Montessori of Ladera Ranch is a brand new
facility within a secured environment. Our school offers children from
the ages of 2 through 6 a challenging and enriched Montessori curriculum
in a warm and nurturing environment. Our goal at Montessori of
Ladera Ranch is to allow a child the freedom to explore and develop
a true love of learning which they will keep with them long after leaving
our school.
Our
facility at Montessori of Ladera Ranch, offers parents and children
alike, a sense of warmth and security in truly pleasant surroundings.
The classrooms are large and well arranged to stimulate children's interests,
while still being cozy and comfortable. Our playground area is
a child's dream. It includes playground
equipment to develop large motor skills, grass and sand areas.
One
important point is that at Montessori of Ladera Ranch"hot lunches"
are available for purchase daily.
School hours are from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday
thru Friday, with the exception of noted holidays.
Academic hours are 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. We also offer extended care between
7:00 - 9:00 AM and 3:00 - 6:00 PM.
There
is no need to wonder what to do with your child during the summer session.
We offer a "funtastic" summer program which includes various
theme weeks, lots of water play and interesting field trips.
The staff of any preschool program is the
foundation of the school. We are proud of our staff and their
dedication to the Montessori philosophy and the field of early childhood
education. In addition to their college education, all of our
teachers at Montessori of Ladera Ranch are Certified Montessori Teachers.
Through continued education and in-service training, our staff
stays abreast of current developments in the field and brings these
fresh and innovative ideas to the classroom. Montessori of Ladera Ranch
maintains a low student to staff ratio and is affiliated with the following
organizations:
- American
Montessori Society, Member
- National
Center for Montessori Education, Member
- National
Association for the Education of Young Children, Member
- Orange
County Association for the Education of Young Children, Member
Extra curricular activities include computer classes, gymnastics, ceramics,
dance, and music theater.
