Maple Tree — Santa Monica, CA

Maple Tree

Maple Tree Academy is an early childhood education provider with a Santa Monica campus that offers infant, toddler, preschool and transitional kindergarten programs. The school follows a combined RIE, Reggio Emilia and Soka (Value Creation) approach that emphasizes listening, observation and project-based learning.

About

Overview

Maple Tree Academy operates a Santa Monica campus serving infants through transitional kindergarten. The program emphasizes relationship-based care, project work and collaborative learning, and presents the environment as an element that supports children’s exploration.

Educational approach

The curriculum draws on RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers), the Reggio Emilia approach, and Soka (Value Creation) education. Practices described include close observation and listening to children, documentation of work, negotiated/project-based learning, and use of an Atelier (studio) to support creative work.

Enrollment and visits

Group tours are used for prospective families to learn about programs, enrollment and tuition; families are asked to sign up for the campus they wish to visit.
Children may attend tours only when accompanied by a parent.

Programs

BIG LEAF MAPLES

Big Leaf Maples are described for ages about 3 to 4 years and engage in project-based learning using a Reggio Emilia–inspired curriculum that includes art, movement, music, gardening and science, supported by an Atelier (studio) space.

M-F · 3-4 years

FIELD MAPLES

Field Maples are described for children about 2 to 3 years old and are introduced to a Reggio Emilia–inspired curriculum with guided exploration, scheduled naps and shared meals; potty learning is initiated as children are ready.

M-F · 2-3 years

SUGAR MAPLES

Described for ages about 3 months to 2 years, Sugar Maples follow an individualized, RIE-inspired routine with activities such as music, reading, gross motor development, language/sound work and indoor/outdoor play.

M-F · 3 months - 2 years

TK

The Transitional Kindergarten program extends the Big Leaf Maple curriculum for children around 4 to 5.5 years, with more focused projects and structured learning to prepare for kindergarten.

M-F · 4 years - 5 years 6 months

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