Early Childhood
3 months - Preschool
Our Early Childhood program has 3 development groups: Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool. In our Infant center, our philosophy of caregiving is based upon the research of Magda Gerber, the director of Resources for Infant Educators (RIE). Our toddler and preschool programs follow the Montessori philosophy.
How will your child benefit from Montessori early childhood programs?
The Montessori approach for early childhood emphasizes on respect for the child and the understanding that each child is an individual. Our teachers help guide the children in our prepared classrooms and model qualities the children will develop: curiosity, respect, compassion, humor, and honesty.
Mixed aged groups
Children thrive in a dynamic, real-world environment that nurtures academic, social, and emotional growth
Critical thinking & abstract learning
Through manipulation of Montessori materials your child learns to analyze and evaluate. This material work naturally guides your child's critical thinking skills from concrete to abstract.
Individualized pace
Each child progresses at a pace suitable to their needs, stage of development, and level of interest.
Integrated learning
Our prepared Montessori environment is inspirational and offers a structure that allows children to explore areas that interest them within the areas of Practical Life, Math, Sensorial, and Language. Additionally they are introduced to science, art music, gardening, recycling, and composting in preschool.
Our early childhood programs
Nurturing settings for your child to build friendships, explore interests, and embrace challenges - supported by wonderful teachers and Montessori materials designed for each developmental stage.
Your infant (3 - 24 months)
Joins a nurturing and loving environment with peaceful teachers and aides who bring consistency to their needs and guides their path of self-direction
Enjoys the time and attention from our staff from due to our 3:1 ratio for 3 - 12 months
Experiences individual interaction from 12 months including self-feeding, sippy cups, circle time, story time and exploration of the infant yard
Starts the Montessori Method from the age of 18 months, where their day is filled with art, dancing, singing, and playing
Your toddler (24 - 36 months)
Experiences a classroom ratio of 1:6 adults to children specifically designed for 24 - 36 month olds with child sized furniture, sinks with low counters, and small sized toilets to facilitate potty training
Engages in the Montessori curriculum, exploring circle time, work activities, outdoor playtime, shared meals, and nap routines, providing a comforting and consistent schedule that supports their love for routine.
Thrives in a nurturing classroom environment that fosters autonomy and independence, providing opportunities to explore, discover, develop language skills, and express feelings
Your preschooler (3 - 5 years old)
Engages in the Montessori curriculum encompassing all 5 areas of the classroom -exercises for daily living skills (Practical Life), Math and Language, materials that enliven the child’s exploration of touch, texture, sound, color and shape (Sensorial), and subjects including science, art music, gardening, recycling, and composting.
Enjoys ample free playtime in our natural playground settings, fostering unstructured exploration and imaginative play, vital for their learning and development at this age.
Masters their bodies, develops social skills, and hones problem-solving abilities in an environment rich in texture, color, developmentally appropriate materials, and the wonders of nature.
Beyond the classroom
Our preschool class participates in field trips, performances, and on-site extra curricular activities.
Field Trips
Off-site field trips 1-2 times a year to supplement your child's learning
Walking field trips around the school and local environment
Performances
Toddlers and Preschool groups participate in a Holiday program
Fosters teamwork, builds confidence and a sense of pride
Extra curricular
On-site after school extra curricular activities
Activities lead by experienced staff such as Spanish Club, Art lessons, Science Club, Cooking Class, Yoga, and Music
Nurtures individualized interests in a multi-age setting
