Tierra Montessori School
Preschool in Tarzana, CA 91356
Maria Montessori had a unique understanding of young children. Born in Italy in 1870, she was the first female doctor in her country’s history. Her early work was with mentally challenged and very poor children. By close observation and experimentation, she devised a system of education that helped handicapped and deprived children learn just as well as normal and average children.
The Montessori way offers a sensible, structured system that allows a child to develop at their own pace, using their own abilities, with the guidance of a trained Montessori teacher and using specially designed materials.
The method is based on a balance between freedom and structure specifically designed for the young child. It provides a pleasant environment with carefully designed materials that meet the child’s needs.
Children long to do “real” work. They want to participate in family life and help care for themselves and their environment. Montessori helps meet these needs to give your child a strong basis in their most formative years for developing into a well rounded, responsible, happy adult.
Although the Montessori method has very definite structures, it is also flexible and open to individual interpretation.
It is wise for the parents to meet with the teacher and also observe a class in action to discover the particular style of Montessori.
- Child Ages:
- 2 years - 6 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- California Department of Social Services: Community Care Licensing Division
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- 7:00am to 6:30pm
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As the owner and teacher at the Tierra Montessori school for more than 30 years, Susan Flahavan and the staff have hands – on input for using Maria Montessori’s teachings in the classroom to nurture your children in a safe loving environment.
Patient and caring teachers offer a sensible and structured environment that allows children to develop at their own pace, using their own abilities all the while, teaching them to become independent, practical and thinking young people.
