Our mission
To provide a child-led, individualized approach to early childhood education by following the Montessori Method of pedagogy and philosophy. We do everything we can to support children, their families, and the community we are all a part of. It is our goal to provide and initiate learning in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared environment. It is an approach that values the human spirit and the development of the whole child—physical, social, emotional, cognitive.
Our Philosophy
We focus on the individual child and how they live within a group, and believe in strong connections with each child’s family. We seek to create a partnership with you. While we strive to provide a place for children where they can explore their interests and maximize their potential, these goals differ for each child at different times in their development. We strongly believe that each day in the child’s life is important. Not just for the here and now, but for the future.
We believe that everything children touch can be a learning experience. We create a setting in which children find warmth, comfort, and gentleness as well as an abundance of opportunities for movement, exploration, and self-discovery. We nurture the imagination, as well as promote the physical and intellectual development of children through play.
We value collaboration with everyone and lead by example. Los Niños Montessori aspires to create an atmosphere where school is an extension of the family: a school environment where teacher, parent, and student interactions involve strong connections, enriching experiences, and responsibility on the part of all participants. Working in partnership with families, combined with highly qualified teachers, will provide children with experiences that will help them grow and develop as individuals and prepare them for future success.
It is our belief that learning in a center that focuses on healthy living can only further enhance and improve the lives of our children, their families, and our teachers; creating an experience that is unique and vital for a successful program. Throughout our program, Los Niños Montessori will instill healthy choices and character building.
Our Curriculum
The curriculum is a dynamic, interactive experience that builds and impacts on the interests of young children in developmentally appropriate ways. We address the development of the whole child. Our curriculum addresses the physical, socio-emotional, cognitive, language/communication and independent skills of children.
Teachers follow the children’s lead in planning and implementing a varied program of exploratory activities. The repetition and perfecting of skills is important and respected. When children have thoroughly completed what they need to do in each stage of their development, they will be prepared to move on to new experiences and learn new skills. Each stage is an essential building block in the growth of the child.
Preschoolers learn best when they have interaction with the people and materials in their world. Through these kinds of experiences, preschoolers learn that they have an impact on the world. We endeavor to create an atmosphere which nurtures self-esteem through positive relationships with others, along with respect and acknowledgment of each child’s individuality and competence.
