Toddler Program (18mo - 3yr)
Available Schedules
The Toddler classroom offers a wide range of attendance options. Our morning session begins at 9am through noon and the Extended day/Lunch & nap session takes place from 12pm to 3:30pm.
Before School Care is available beginning at 7am and After School Care is from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
Curriculum
The Toddler program provides the child all the tools necessary to become independent and develop an "I can do it myself" attitude.
Our curriculum's main focus is developing proper social interactions, practical life skills, and language acquisition.
A Typical Day...
The program begins each day with outdoor recess, in order to serve a toddler's high-energy needs.
Recess is followed by a short circle time, snack and a one hour work cycle.
A toddler's afternoon consists of lunch and nap time.
Primary Program (3yr - 6yr, inc Kindergarten)
Available Schedules
The primary classroom offers a variety of programs.
Both, half day and full day options are available, from two to five days per week.
The half day program operates from 9am to 12pm.
Extended day includes lunch, from 12pm to 3:30pm.
Kindergartners attend a full day program in order to better prepare them for the years ahead.
Before School Care is available beginning at 7am and After School Care is from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
Curriculum
The Montessori curriculum is highly individualized. Most lessons are given one-on-one, taking into account each child's current level of development, and learning style.
Lessons are given in each of the following five areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, and Science and Culture.
Small group lessons are also given when appropriate.
The child's Kindergarten or third year is a culmination of the lessons introduced during the first two years in the classroom. Upon completion of the Primary program, children will leave having become proficient readers and writers, with an extraordinary ability to problem solve, and think critically.
A Typical Day..
The Montessori classroom prides itself on providing a highly structured and consistent environment. Upon entering the classroom, each child is greeted with a smile, a handshake and "good morning".
The class will have a small meeting, or circle time, immediately followed by morning work cycle.
At mid day the children spend time outside playing, running, and tending to the school's garden and fruit trees.
The afternoon session consists of the children's favorite social time, lunch, followed by nap or a second work cycle.
A kindergartner's day consists of two work cycles
Infant Program (6 wk- 18mo)
Available Schedule
The Infant program is designed with working parents in mind, so we offer care Monday through Friday at 7:00am until 5:30pm. Pick up and drop off times can be adjusted to fit your specific needs. You are also welcome to choose a part time schedule with 2, 3,or 4 days of care, if you wish.
Curriculum
The Montessori program at the infant level is about creating an individualized plan tailored to their specific developmental needs. We offer a sensory rich environment to meet their sensorial and tactile needs, and we begin to introduce language cards, various materials, and practical life items. We pride ourselves on offering a loving warm environment that truly feels like a home away from home.
A Typical Day...
Infants need change rapidly, and we excel at communicating with mom and dad to find the best schedule for baby. Babies require both flexibility and consistency from their caregivers, and we are happy to offer that, plus warmth and affection to tend to their emotional needs as well as their physical ones.