Preschool in Poway, CA 92064
With a history of service to the community since 1982 OAK KNOLL MONTESSORI has a long-standing reputation for providing an excellent educational experience for children in a warm nurturing environment. Executive Director Candy Young is a lifetime member of NCME (National Center for Montessori Education). She Has a Master’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in child development. Her State of California teaching credentials Include Multiple Subjects (preschool through adult) Specialist Instruction in Early Childhood Education Community College Counselor and Community College Instructor. She is also a certified instructor for the American Red Cross. Faculty are college-educated with a career commitment to Montessori education of young children. Teachers reflect the multicultural composition of families at the School and have either lived or traveled extensively in Asia Europe the Middle East Africa and the Americas. With team-teaching a small-group ratio of 8:1 is maintained. On going professional development for faculty includes regular staff meetings periodic in-service training with a professional Montessori Consultant and participation in the annual NCME Conference held in San Diego. OAK KNOLL MONTESSORI has a policy of open communication with parents who are welcome to observe their children working within the classroom environment. Families of children not currently enrolled at the School are invited to call for an appointment or to make further inquiry regarding the program.
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“Education is acquired not by listening to words but by experience in which the child acts on her environment.” The foundation for the Montessori program is education for Character. Dr. Maria Montessori believed and demonstrated that “Children learn best in an environment of love trust understanding patience and consistency.”
At OAK KNOLL MONTESSORI our fundamental purpose is to guide children in learning to develop independence respect cooperation self-discipline self-confidence and self-esteem. These values are brought to life by the children as they experience the joy of learning and participating with friends in a variety of educational activities. Within the framework of Montessori principles each child progresses at his/her own pace in discovering individual talents interests and skills to develop his/her unique intellectual emotional physical and spiritual capacities.