Where little learnersbecome confident leaders

Maria Montessori said, 'Education begins at birth and never ends. If the children's developmental needs are met, children will be able to maximize their potentials, whatever they may be.' This philosophy shapes every moment of our kindergarten program.

The primary kindergarten casa class brings forth a new array of challenges. A different social dynamic encourages each child to reason, cooperate, collaborate, negotiate, and understand. It is a dynamic, interactive learning environment, a place of thoughtful planning and an intricate blend of order and purpose. Among its features is a beautiful, harmonious classroom with an ordered display of sequential learning materials, arranged to keep the environment accessible, inviting, and in proper order. This system of preparation is constantly perfected to rouse and sustain the children's curiosity.

Our Montessori program cultivates a highly motivated child with a genuine love of learning. During the first two years of preschool, your child is presented with endless opportunities to develop all senses, fine and gross motor skills, as well as social and emotional growth. In this specially prepared environment, the child joyfully finds work and activities that help focus, concentrate, build skills, and blossom. In the third year, as your child becomes a more abstract thinker, he or she works with these materials in greater depth, gaining deeper insights that form a foundation for later academic years. It is exciting to see your preschooler progress from novice to apprentice and, in the final kindergarten year, become a leader. As kindergarten approaches, your child has established critical learning habits such as concentration, self-discipline, a sense of order, organization, perseverance, staying on task, creative self-expression, and a love for learning. These invaluable skills are reinforced in a supportive, exciting environment during the kindergarten year and beyond, preparing your child for later academic work and social-emotional development. Montessori teaching today stands for first-class education worldwide. The approach evolved from Maria Montessori's research and careful observation, and much of her insight into child discovery is now supported by modern research—including the work of Piaget, Gardner, Coleman, and others who substantiated her principles.

The Montessori kindergarten curriculum is carefully structured and integrated to demonstrate connections among thematic subject areas. The kindergarten year highlights critical thinking, composition, and research-based projects in science, geography, and history. Our curriculum is aligned with local elementary programs and exceeds state standard core subject matter for kindergarten and first grade. We use the best educational research tools and time-tested methods to prepare children effectively, with the advantages of small class sizes and individualized attention. In our program, your child continues to set the pace for his or her own education and developmental growth.