Montessori Schools

"A Positive Environment for Growth And Learning"

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Now enrolling for the 2010 - 2011 school year.

Mission Statement

Carmel Valley Montessori School provide a nurturing, child-centered environment where individual needs are met at each stage of development. The Montessori manipulable materials are specifically designed to enhance the child's natural love of learning along with a program led by well trained, devoted teachers facilitating growth on every level. A balanced curriculum of academics as well as music, art, gymnastics, cultural studies and character development help promote a well-rounded individual who has the highest potential to excel in every area of life.

Our Philosophy

Carmel Valley Montessori School is based upon the philosophy of Maria Montessori providing a positive environment for growth and learning; offering experiences that enrich and enhance each child's cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical, creative and moral development. In a spirit of love and respect our teachers are responsive to each child's individual needs. Children have opportunities to create, explore the environment, learn problem solving and personal interaction skills, and learn concepts through hands-on experiences at their own pace and interest level. This fosters independence, positive self-concept and enhances the child's natural love of learning.

Overview

The Carmel Valley Montessori School is a community dedicated to the education of children guided by the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori. CVMS has provided unparalleled educational opportunities for the north coastal San Diego County's youngest citizens since 2000. CVMS extends its tradition of "learning by doing" to the young children with a model preschool designed in every detail for their needs.

Composition

Day student population, ages 2 1/2-5, from throughout the Carmel Valley and Del Mar area representing the races, cultures, religions, and languages of a multi-national population.

Philosophy

That students are active participants, problem solvers, and learners who learn best "by doing", guided by accomplished teachers who are gifted facilitators.

Curriculum

A core curriculum of math, language, science, geography, reading, arts and crafts, music, gymnastics, cultural studies, and character development.

• Governance: 40+ member unpaid Board of Trustees
• Leadership: Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito
• Education at the Carmel Valley Montessori School

Education at CVMS is based on the principles developed by Maria Montessori and extended and refined by Montessori teachers in America and around the world. At the heart of this approach is the belief that children will best reach their potential by having the freedom to learn in a classroom especially prepared for exploring under the careful guidance of a trained teacher.

The benefits of a Montessori education include the following:

• Provides individual instruction: Each child is allowed supervised free choice of classroom activities and freedom of movement based on his or her interests, so long as these activities do not disrupt the well-being of the class.
• Promotes initiative and self-confidence: Materials are structured and presented to enable self-teaching and independent activity, which develops self-reliance.
• Emphasizes learning through the use of tangible sensory objects, which reinforces memory and understanding.
• Provides a supportive, carefully prepared environment scaled to the needs of the child and designed to teach a sense of responsibility and self-discipline.

The Carmel Valley Montessori School is part of the Boys & Girls Clubs Montessori School family, which includes the new Positive Place Montessori School, Encinitas. Visit the PPMS page!

Contact:

Carmel Valley Montessori School
Bus: 858.720.2181

3800-A Mykonos Lane
San Diego, CA 92130
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Email: CV Montessori

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito
Bus: 858.755.9371