Empowering Children Through Inquiry, Independence, and Wonder

At our school, we blend the timeless principles of the Montessori method with the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. The result is a child-centered environment that nurtures curiosity, cultivates independence, and honors each child as a capable, competent, and creative individual.

Children are natural learners. We believe that when given the right environment and tools, they can guide their own learning with joy and confidence. Our curriculum supports this belief by offering:

• Hands-on Montessori materials that foster focus, problem-solving, and self-correction.

• Emergent Reggio projects that evolve based on student interests and questions, encouraging collaboration and creative exploration.

• Flexible learning environments where children choose activities that match their developmental stage, not their age.

Whether a child is building with math materials or co-creating a group art installation, every activity is an opportunity for deep learning, expression, and connection.

We treat the learning space as an active part of education. Our classrooms are intentionally designed to be:

• Beautiful, organized, and accessible

• Rich in natural light, textures, and materials

• Filled with provocations that spark curiosity and dialogue

Children move freely between individual work, small group projects, and communal spaces that invite reflection and collaboration.

Learning Areas

Our integrated curriculum spans key domains of early childhood learning:

• Practical Life: Care for self, others, and the environment, fostering independence and coordination.

• Sensorial Exploration: Engaging all five senses to refine observation and classification skills.

• Mathematics: Abstract concepts are made tangible through concrete Montessori tools and real-world applications.

• Language & Literacy: Phonetic awareness, storytelling, and documentation—spoken, written, and visual.

• Science & Nature: Guided discovery of the natural world through experiments, nature walks, and long-term investigations.

• Art & Expression: Open-ended materials and creative mediums to explore identity, emotion, and communication.

• Community & Culture: Social learning, empathy, and awareness of the interconnected world around us.

Observation, Documentation & Reflection

Inspired by Reggio Emilia, we place strong emphasis on observing and listening to children. Teachers document learning through photos, transcripts, and portfolios—making thinking visible and giving children a chance to revisit and deepen their experiences.

This approach helps us:

• Understand each child’s unique learning journey

• Invite parents into the process

• Evolve the curriculum responsively and respectfully

RIE Babies: Nurture Through Nature

Our RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) environment for infants is deeply rooted in respect, sustainability, and mindful interaction with the world around them. We believe even the youngest children benefit from immersive, intentional exposure to nature and care practices.

Sustainability in Action:

• Our worm farms produce natural fertilizer for our organic gardens
• Children care for animals like bunnies and chickens, learning empathy and responsibility
• We harvest fruits and vegetables from our gardens for healthy snacks and practical life activities
• Leftover food is composted to complete the cycle of renewal
• Rainwater is harvested and reused to irrigate our plants
• Our landscape is designed with drought-tolerant California native plants
• We recycle and repurpose materials for creative projects in the Reggio Room

This gentle, hands-on approach introduces babies to the rhythms of the natural world, encourages calm observation, and fosters early environmental stewardship.

Our educators act as guides, collaborators, and researchers. They prepare the environment, offer provocations, and follow the child’s lead with keen observation and intentional support. We value relationships as foundational to learning—between children, teachers, families, and the world around us.

By integrating Montessori’s deep respect for individual growth with Reggio’s celebration of wonder and community, we offer an experience that supports the whole child—mind, body, and spirit.

If you’re seeking a nurturing, enriching environment where your child’s voice is valued and their potential honored, we invite you to explore our classrooms and curriculum.