Happy Montessori School of Port Washington
Preschool in Port Washington, NY 11050
The mission of the Happy Montessori School is to provide the essentials of quality education for young children: support predictability warmth and acceptance in the context of intellectually-stimulating enriching activities. We are influenced by the Montessori philosophy which recommends a structured environment for children to develop to their full potential. This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only
- Child Ages:
- 3 years - 6 years
- Rates:
- $$$
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- New York State Office of Children & Family Services - The New York State Education Department
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- 9 am - 3 pm
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At the Happy Montessori School we are influenced by the Montessori philosophy. This says that in order for children to develop to the fullest they must have freedom; a freedom that is best achieved through structure and predictability.
Dr.Maria Montessori developed the notion of the “prepared environment” which possess certain order and disposes the children to develop at their own speed according to their capabilities. As a result children move themselves toward learning. The teacher may prepare the environment design an activity and function as a reference person but it is the children who make choices who are motivated by the joy of discovery and accomplishment to persist in their chosen task. The Montessori children are free to learn because they have acquired an inner discipline from their exposure to structure and predictability in a noncompetitive environment.
More important than any theory however is admiration and respect for each child’s unique equalities. At the most basic level we believe that the essentials of good education for young children are support predictability warmth and acceptance. We are proud to have provided these ingredients to children for thirty years.
