Curriculum
Ages 2–5
Our curriculum is based on a multi-age group which allows children to work independently and cooperatively.
Maximum class size: 8
1:6 Educator/ student ratio
Am/ Pm Snack are provided
Monthly Themes
Our program consists of monthly themes, which allow children ample time to study our subjects in depth. We utilize arts and crafts, math, language, and fine motor activities to make each theme fun and engaging.
Montessori Weekly Lesson
Every week we choose a different material to focus on from the Montessori areas of study. The material gets presented within the circle and the children are invited to then work with the material independently.
Weekly Spanish Lesson
We provided weekly lessons that help children learn the basics of Spanish. Children have fun learning the language through music, vocabulary-building activities, and exposure to cultural holiday traditions and customs.
Weekly Fieldtrips
Our students go on weekly field trips to our local library, for their reading circle, located on Ocean Ave. We also include neighborhood walks and trips to our local park (Aptos Park).
Monthly Cooking Class
Our students participate in a monthly cooking activity. Through cooking, children can develop valuable life skills; counting, measuring, following a sequence, following directions, and cause and effect.
Daily Schedule
Arrival 08:30-09:00
Am Snack 09:00-09:30
Morning Circle 09:00-10:00
Outdoor Exploration 10:00-11:00
Montessori Circle 11:00-11:30
Montessori Exploration 11:30-12:00
Lunch 12:30-01:00
Nap 01:00-03:00
Outdoor Exploration 03:00-04:00
Pm Snack 04:00-04:30
Spanish Circle 04:30-04:50
Departure 04:50-05:00
2023- 2024 Calendar
Sep. 4 Labor Day
Sep. 5 First Day of Fall Inst.
Oct. 9 Indigenous People’s Day
Nov. 10 Veterans Day
Nov. 22-24 Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 1 Parent Teacher Conf.
Dec. 18-29 Winter Break
Jan. 1 New Year’s Day
Jan. 15 Martin L. King Day
Feb. 9 Lunar New Year
Feb. 19 Presidents Day
Apr. 1 Caesar Chavez Day
Apr. 8-12 Spring Break
Apr. 15 Teacher in Service Day
May 27 Memorial Day
May 31 Parent Teacher Conf.
Jun. 3 Summer Inst. Begins
Jun. 19 Juneteenth
Jul. 4 Independence Day
Aug. 26-30 Summer Break