DD1 was in Montessori, but she started at 3 years so it was the next age group. I actually love the Montessori way of doing things, but I do think you may need to check out the centre you are going to in order to decide. Different "teachers" or carers may handle the care differently.
One of my best friends works in a Montessori in Brissy with the toddlers and her room was much different to the room where my DD was.
So where as I love the Montessori methods... I do understand that it all has to do with the interpretation of the methods in practice
I'm a senior school teacher so I know about older students but I believe it is a bit different when they are younger... but
I believe at this age, the main difference with montessori is that children choose their own activities and pace of learning compared to the 'traditional' teacher/caregiver led activities. Really good for motivated learners but can be a bit hard on the shy kids...Its just a way of kids being 'in charge' of their learning rather than being told what to do.
I know what I have written is a bit vauge, I have baby brain quite badly at the moment, but I hope it helps
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