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A Spanish Immersion Montessori Program where children lead the way
Each daycare has its own approach and specialties based on the provider’s expertise. Take the survey to see daycares that match your preferences and work best for you.Each daycare has its own approach & specialties. Take the survey to see 3 good matches for you.
Activities are designed to help children develop social, emotional and cognitive skills as they sing, dance, play, and learn in a small group setting.
Activities are designed to help children develop social, emotional and cognitive skills as they sing, dance, play, and learn in a small group setting.
Each program is led by a licensed child care professional. While they each have their own expertise and approach, they all share a genuine love for educating and helping young children grow & thrive. Being licensed also means they have done a series of state-required trainings and they’ve passed a government background check.
Preschool Teacher @ Battery Park Montessori
4 years experience with toddlers
Preschool Teacher @ One World Project
5 years experience with toddlers, preschoolers and school age
Professional Degree - 2020
Infant-Toddler Montessori Program @ West Side Montessori, New York
Graduate Degree - 2015
Master's of Arts Applied Linguistics to teaching Spanish as a foreign language @ Antonio Nebrija University, Madrid
Bachelor’s Degree - 2008
Bachelor of Arts Hospitality and Tourism Management @ Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid
Each program is led by a licensed child care professional. While they each have their own expertise and approach, they all share a genuine love for educating and helping young children grow & thrive. Being licensed also means they have done a series of state-required trainings and they’ve passed a government background check.
Children grow so much just by interacting with me and with each other! My daycare is a place where children socialize and learn, and it’s an honor to be so many children’s very first teacher! I realized how much I enjoyed caring for kids while spending time with my nieces and nephews, and then while working as a teacher in a Montessori preschool. That job really helped me figure out so much about how I wanted my own daycare to operate, and gave me experience with all different types of children. I love helping kids learn and and take my role as a caretaker very seriously. I’m proud that so many families trust me with such an important job!
Kids are interested in trying all different kinds of activities! In my program, we make the most of that curiosity, with music, play, songs, movement, art, and craft projects. We follow a set routine during the day, and the kids especially look forward to music and movement time. They love being able to use their energy in a positive way while having fun with friends! I use a lot of Montessori methods in my program - and give children the freedom to express themselves in their own way through exploration, music, and play. I encourage them to let their imaginations run wild here! Some special things about my program are the theme days, like pajama day, and cooking lessons. We really squeeze as much fun and learning as possible into every day.
My neighborhood is the perfect spot for a home daycare program! There is an enormous park right in front my home, and we take advantage of it whenever we can - exploring nature and getting into fun science experiments in a wonderful outdoor space. We have plenty of fun inside our ‘classroom’ too! I am gentle and caring with children, and will always do whatever I can to make sure a child is comfortable and thriving. I work as a partner to the parents and caregivers in my program - communicating often, with an open-door policy for families to discuss their child at any time. I have formed special bonds with many families over the years, and these relationships mean the world to me.
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“"All that we ourselves are has been made by the child, by the child we were in the first two years of our lives.” (The Absorbent Mind)”
~ Maria MontessoriDaycare rates depend on how old your child will be and what your schedule looks like. 5 days / week might get a slight discount, and infant rates are usually more than toddlers’. Finding a spot also depends on age and schedule because each daycare has a limited number of openings for each age range.
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There is 1 home daycare in Silver Lake. Most care for 6 to 10 children and take both infants and toddlers. All home daycares are licensed by the Office of Children and Family Services, just like preschool centers.
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