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AS A PARENT, YOU ARE YOUR CHILD'S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHER. Along with the love and nurturing that you give your child, you work hard to offer an example and role model of the qualities you hope to shape and encourage.

Montessori observed that the young child has an ABSORBENT MIND which literally takes in every sight, sound, smell, touch and experience in the environment. It is because of this sponge-like way of learning that we seek, in the Montessori environment, to surround the child with beauty and order. When good music, art and well-spoken language are the norm, this is what the child assimilates.

Our teachers work diligently to PREPARE every detail of the school ENVIROMENT, to provide rich opportunities for exploration and discovery and strive to serve as models of caring behavior for your child, just as you do yourself.

We base our approach upon a sincere respect for the child as a developing Person. The child's natural curiosity and inner impulse to grow and master skills is carefully nurtured and encouraged. lndependence is fostered. Activity and discovery are our watch words.

Our staff of teachers are here to support you in nurturing and educating your child. The lead teacher in each classroom has been thoroughly trained and is certified as an instructor (directress) in the Montessori Method. We employ both lnternational and American trained teachers. Normally, the teacher training is a one-year program following a B.A. degree and is comparable to the fifth year in public school credential programs. In addition, our teachers are actively involved in Eontinuing professionaI development workshops and seminars.

Our support and extended-day teachers are not merely aides, they are fully qualified preschool or recreation teachers and receive In-service training in teaching techniques, health and safety.

Your child is special to us. When you entrust us with the care and education of that developing person, we offer our commitment to do our best to serve you and your child and to meet Maria Montessori's goal to "EDUCATE THE HUMAN POTENTIAL."