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Montessori School in Altadena, CA
Meher Montessori School:
Meher Montessori School in Altadena (approximately 14 miles from downtown Los Angeles) in Southern CA, is an AMI accredited Montessori school serving children from two and a half through six years of age. Young children who attend our AMI accredited school can learn many academic subjects with ease and joy. The Montessori materials offer the children experiences with phonics, geography, the decimal system, addition, subtraction, geometry, botany, reading, writing, art and other subjects. Because of these excellent academic opportunities, children are usually at traditional first or second grade level when they leave our Primary classrooms and enter our Elementary program.
Accreditation:
Meher Montessori School is an AMI accredited school. The AMI accreditation is of special significance because of the estimated 3,800 schools in the United States that call themselves "Montessori" only about 190 or a slim 5% are formally recognized by AMI.
What is AMI?
AMI, which stands for The Association Montessori Internationale, is the organization founded in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori, to train teachers in the Montessori Method and accredit schools. Dr. Montessori founded AMI to preserve the authenticity and integrity of her Method. All of our teachers hold the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) diploma in addition to their undergraduate degrees.
Education Programs:
Our education programs include the following:
- Phonics
- Geography
- The Decimal System
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Geometry
- Botany
- Reading
- Writing
- Art
- Computer Instruction
& more ...
The Classrooms:
Children of mixed ages (2 1/2 - 6+) are in each classroom. Each child is free to learn at his own level, pace and degree of interest. Younger and older children learn from each other. Each one is both a student and a teacher.The Montessori materials themselves are actually the teachers in the classroom. Each has a specific skill to develop, quality to demonstrate or fact to reveal. The children are very active learners in such a strong and exciting learning atmosphere.
Location:
Meher Montessori School is located in Altadena in Los Angeles County, Southern California, approximately 14 miles from downtown L.A., and directly north of the city of Pasadena, California.
Address:
943 East Altadena Dr., Altadena, California , USA
Delphi Academy of Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley
Courses / Programs
Are you searching for a quality private school in the San Fernando Valley area? Located in Lake View Terrace, in the foothills of the beautiful Angeles National Forest, Delphi Academy of Los Angeles is a coeducational day school providing a preschool through 12th grade program.
We admit students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin.
Delphi Academy of Los Angeles is one of several schools in the Delphi Schools Network, a group of independent schools sharing uniquely developed curriculum and teaching methods.
All of our teachers have been thoroughly trained in the study and teaching methods practiced at Delphi Academy.
Academics focus on providing students with a solid grounding in the basics, a rich and challenging hands-on curriculum, and the ability to study purposefully and independently.
In addition to rounding out academic studies in literature, mathematics, writing, science, history, and government, our students gain practical understanding and experience in the subjects of leadership, integrity and logic, as well as management and organizational skills.
Student Testimonial:
"The thing I really like about Delphi is that they let you feel important. You don’t have to be afraid to be who you are! The teachers are great! Delphi makes learning fun.”
- Middle School Student
Academic Programs for Preschool-Grade 12 Students:
• Preschool
• Lower School
• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School
• Summer Programs
• English Immersion Program for International Students (Academic Year)
• English Immersion Camps (Spring, Summer & Winter - 4 weeks to 3 months)
• Preschool
• Lower School
• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School
• Summer Programs
• English Immersion Program for International Students (Academic Year)
• English Immersion Camps (Spring, Summer & Winter - 4 weeks to 3 months)
Friends' Preschool
Courses / Programs
Friends' Preschool in Rocklin, 20 miles north-east of Sacramento in Placer County, is a California state licensed preschool / early childhood education center offering half-day, five hour educational programs for children 2.5 years to 6 years old. Friends Preschool is dedicated to giving each child the very best preschool experience. Our mission is to support and enhance social / emotional functions including respect for oneself and for others, cognitive / academic functions including skill building and critical thinking, and the child's innate curiosity and creativity. There is excitement and enthusiasm for the dynamic social, emotional and educational growth that occurs in the early years.
Friends Preschool is a happy place where children are appreciated for who they are today, as young serious learners, and for who they will one day become, as responsible citizens of the world. Research stresses the importance of early childhood education, as birth to five years is a vitally significant time. Our developmental, anti-bias and multicultural curriculum is child centered, hands-on, experiential, project based and fun.
Preschool Programs for children aged 2.5 to 6 years old include:
- Art
- Math
- Blocks
- Science
- Reading
- Dramatic Play
- Computer Time
- Music & Movement
- Pre-K & Preschool Academics
- Story Time
& more...
Our developmental curriculum is designed to support and stimulate the child's natural curiosity, interests and abilities.
- Art
- Math
- Blocks
- Science
- Reading
- Dramatic Play
- Computer Time
- Music & Movement
- Pre-K & Preschool Academics
- Story Time
& more...
Our developmental curriculum is designed to support and stimulate the child's natural curiosity, interests and abilities.
Holy Family Day Home, San Francisco
Courses / Programs
For more than 100 years, Holy Family Day Home has been a pioneer in providing educational development for young children while nurturing positive interaction with their families. We offer first class Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten Programs in San Francisco. As the oldest child care center in San Francisco, Holy Family Day Home continues to pioneer quality early childhood education and development for 171 children. We are proud to serve families in the Castro, Central East, Mission, Buena Vista and neighbouring Bay Area communities.We partner with parents and guardians to encourage healthier families, build a foundation for lifelong achievement and open doors to a rewarding future. As the Day Home embarks on another century of service, we remain committed to fostering an environment of limitless possibilities for the children of the San Francisco Bay Area. We were named the highest quality childcare center in San Francisco by the California Department of Education in 2002 and in 2004 we were accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. We serve Bay Area families from a diverse socio-economic background.
- Infant Program
- Toddler Program
- Preschool Program
- Kindergarten Program
Additionally:
- We also provide a Health Program and a Family Support Center.
- Toddler Program
- Preschool Program
- Kindergarten Program
Additionally:
- We also provide a Health Program and a Family Support Center.
Playmates Cooperative Nursery School
Courses / Programs
Playmates Co-operative Nursery School is located at 2340 42nd Avenue in the Sunset District in the west-central part of San Francisco. We are a non-profit, nonsectarian, interracial co-operative organization formed and operated by parents and experienced staff. We provide an excellent child-centered nursery program for children 2 1/2 to 6 years of age, as well as a transitional kindergarden program. Scholarships are also available. An adult-to-child ratio of one-to-five provides individualized attention, a safe environment and many opportunities for creative expression. Children with special needs are welcome.Playmates Co-operative has offered families a supportive and creative learning environment for over 50 years. Children at Playmates build trust and confidence in a warm, nurturing environment. They learn the joy of friendship with other children and adults in a setting that encourages cooperation and problem solving, gain high self-esteem and develop independence through successful age-appropriate "hands-on" learning experiences. Children also develop a positive attitude towards learning; a love of school.
- Nursery program for children 2 1/2 to 6 years of age
- Transitional kindergarten program
- Young 5 program for ages: 2 1/2 - 6 years
- Extended care available from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Summer programs
* A.M. session: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
* P.M. session: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
* Young 5 program: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
* Part-time attendance (3, 4 or 5 days / week)
* Non-teaching / teaching slots available
* Lunch Bunch: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Transitional kindergarten program
- Young 5 program for ages: 2 1/2 - 6 years
- Extended care available from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Summer programs
* A.M. session: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
* P.M. session: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
* Young 5 program: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
* Part-time attendance (3, 4 or 5 days / week)
* Non-teaching / teaching slots available
* Lunch Bunch: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hope Technology School, California
Courses / Programs
Located in Palo Alto in Santa Clara County in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hope Technology School (HTS) is a not-for-profit school, established in 2001, with the mission of providing an exceptional learning experience for typical and special needs children from preschool through to 8th grade in a fully inclusive, technology rich environment. We also have the Prep Center, a "Private School Satellite Program" for high school aged students. The special needs of our students may include Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, learning differences, speech disorders and emotional challenges.Our school serves families throughout the Redwood, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Sunnyvale and other Francisco Bay communities. Our inclusive ratio is 60% neurotypical students and 40% students with developmental differences. Maintaining small class size (average 12 students per class) with at least one teacher and one para-educator per class affords each student the support to reach his or her full potential.
Assistive Technology Programs for children from preschool through to 8th Grade (Educating both typical and special needs students):
- Preschool program
- Elementary School program
- Junior School program
- Middle School program
Also available:
- High School program ("Private School Satellite Program" for high school aged students)
- Preschool program
- Elementary School program
- Junior School program
- Middle School program
Also available:
- High School program ("Private School Satellite Program" for high school aged students)
LePort School, Huntington Harbor
Courses / Programs
Located at 16081 Waikiki Lane, just minutes from Huntington Harbor, Orange County CA, LePort School is Huntington Beach’s premier Montessori, preschool & elementary school. Our Huntington Harbor campus offers a wide range of Montessori child care, preschool and elementary school programs to toddlers, preschoolers, and lower elementary students, aged 3 months to 8 years. Our programs are designed for very young toddlers through 3rd Grade.At our Montessori school, it is our goal to provide students with an outstanding education, one in which they develop strong basic skills, master challenging content, and learn to think independently. In the Montessori classroom, children progress individually, allowing each child to experience the joys of learning. The Montessori learning materials are designed to spark the imagination, engage the intellect, and invite each child to explore, discover, and understand.
By choosing LePort, you enable your child to make the most of his precious childhood. Our unique program, which combines rigorous academics with a strong focus on personal development, will prepare your child for the adventure of life. At LePort, your child can have it all.
Montessori, Pre-school & Elementary Education Programs:
- For ages 3 months to 8 years
- Mommy & Me toddler classes (18 - 36 Months)
- Pre-Kindergarten program
- Lower Elementary program (1st - 3rd Grade)
- Full / Half-day programs
- Spanish language immersion classes
- Summer Camps
- For ages 3 months to 8 years
- Mommy & Me toddler classes (18 - 36 Months)
- Pre-Kindergarten program
- Lower Elementary program (1st - 3rd Grade)
- Full / Half-day programs
- Spanish language immersion classes
- Summer Camps