The Garden is a “one-room schoolhouse” type half-day school for children between the ages of 2 and 6 years old that utilizes a Montessori approach to early education. Fundamental to our progressive Montessori application is a deep respect for a child’s ability to learn through experience.
Our developmentally appropriate approach to learning is designed to fit each child by nurturing their natural instincts and desires to learn. instead of making each child fit into a preset program. Our students, who are at various stages of development can learn from and with each other. Learning takes place in a non-competitive, collaborative atmosphere where each child can develop at his/her own pace. Young children learn best through active, hands-on experiences. The classroom environment is carefully designed to meet the needs of its unique students and contains a wide variety of materials that foster cognitive and socio-emotional learning. The purpose of the materials is not just to impart knowledge to children, but rather to provide them with stimuli that capture their attention and develop skills that will serve them in all facets of life.
Mission Statement
Our school mission is to provide a fun and nurturing environment that allows students the opportunity to explore and discover their own unique and creative talents and to generate a community of learners that has a deep love and respect for others, for their environment and for themselves.