Children'S House Montessori School

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Overview

Children's House Montessori School is an independent Montessori school serving children from about age 2 through grade six. The school operates an academic year that generally follows the local public school calendar and also runs separate summer sessions for ages 2–12.

Approach and curriculum

The school follows the Montessori method and uses prepared classroom environments with Montessori materials to support self-directed learning. Curriculum elements cited include practical life, sensorial materials, mathematics, phonics and language work, geography, science and nature studies, art, music, foreign language (Spanish) and computer skills.

Facilities, staffing and activities

The campus was built as a purpose-designed facility and includes multiple classrooms, an extended care room, a central kitchen, a library, an art/music room and outdoor play areas.
Outdoor features described include a large playground, a sensorial garden, a barnyard with chickens and rabbits, play structures, a basketball court and covered patio.
Staff qualifications noted that all teachers either hold Montessori diplomas or are enrolled in Montessori training and meet California state requirements; many staff hold California teaching credentials. A range of specialist instructors (music, art, PE, botany) are listed as part of the program offerings.
The school schedules events for families such as seasonal performances, a culture fair, parent meetings and community fundraisers; field trips and multi-day elementary campouts are also mentioned.

Programs

Elementary (1st–6th)

Elementary classes combine individualized and small-group work with academic studies in language arts, mathematics and geometry, plus in-depth science and cultural studies supported by manipulatives, projects, journals and field trips.

Full-day schedule during the school year (9:00–3:00 described) · 6-12 years

Extended Care

Before- and after-school care options are offered; morning care (8:00–9:00) and after-school care (various after 3:00) are available for applicable age groups.

Before- and after-school options available, with 5 days/week choices noted on enrollment materials

Pre-Primary

A small-group toddler program described for children ages 24–36 months emphasizing a prepared environment, manipulative materials, group activities, outdoor play, naps for full-day children and support for toilet training.

Five days per week (school year); sessions described as half day 9:00–12:00 or full day 9:00–3:00 · 2-3 years

Primary: Preschool & Kindergarten

Primary classrooms for 3–5 year olds use Montessori materials and individualized presentations to develop practical life skills, sensorial refinement, mathematics and language foundations; kindergarten students attend full-day programs allowing time for extended projects.

Five days per week; half day option 9:00–12:00 or full day 9:00–3:00 (school year) · 3-5 years

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