Learning with Montessori core principles
The core principle Montessori Explorer follows is the most central to the Montessori philosophy. That is allowing each child to develop at his or her individual pace. The ‘miracle’ stories of Montessori children far ahead of traditional expectations for their age level reflect not artificial acceleration, but the possibilities open when children are allowed to learn at their pace in a scientifically prepared environment.
Montessori Explorer prides itself for having some of the finest and experienced Montessori Credentialed teachers and small class sizes. Our student-teacher ratios are so low you will not find another school to match Montessori Explorer. Our student-teacher ratios do not take into account the interns we mentor each year. The academics are far beyond any other school in the South Bay area. Visit the school to watch the skills of children.
Cultural
Cultural Activities are a specific extension of the language curriculum where children begin to acquire a sense of historical fact, classification of physical geography and an appreciation of cultural differences.
Practical Life
Practical Life is the study of self-help skills and focuses on the four major areas, Care of Self, Care of Environment, Grace and Courtesy, and Movement.
Sensorial
Sensorial uses a multi-sensory approach to education. Children are encouraged to learn by processing information gathered through the sen.
Math
Math continues the cognitive math development that began in the Practical Life Skills and Sensorial curriculum, taking an acute focus and more abstract thinking process with concrete materials.
Experience why our children are HAPPY to learn!
What Makes Us Special?
Our students have the opportunity to find out just who they are, on their own timetable, in a child-centered environment where their individuality is cherished.
Experienced Faculty
A warm and nurturing environment with a professional and well-trained, experienced faculty.
Innovative Learning
An innovative learning environment that fosters deeper thought and stimulates questioning and student-led research.
Parent Involvement
Opportunities for parent involvement in the school’s culture.
Natural Play Areas
Natural play areas and gardens that the children assist in caring for, promoting responsibility and independence.
Love & Care
Home-like learning environments that the children assist in caring for, promoting responsibility and independence.
The Essentials
A focus on specific areas of learning
Through the past 18 years, Montessori Explorer has produced young, competent learner whose abilities have far surpassed the conventional public school education. Children are given the tools to excel themselves in a carefully prepared environment in areas such as Math, Language, Sensorial, Practical Life, Geography, History, Zoology and Botany. The knowledge of each subject exceeds what young adults know in some of the upper elementary levels.
How we differ from a traditional daycare and kindergarten
Parents of our students will tell you that the biggest difference between our school and a traditional daycare or kindergarten can be found in the light they see in their child’s eyes each day. This light is their child’s drive to learn and develop; it represents the key contrast between Montessori schools and traditional schools.
Both Montessori and traditional preschools have the same goal: to provide learning experiences for the child. The differences lie in the types of learning experiences each school provides and the methods they use to accomplish this goal. We believe these differences are crucial because they help shape how a child learns, whether they enjoy learning, and their future attitude towards themselves and the world around them.
Admissions
The process begins with your phone call or email to come and visit our school. Following your tour and meeting at our school we send you the appliation form to be completed.
Parent Testimonials
“Montessori Explorer is a fantastic school; Ms. Dinusha, Ms. Jennifer, and all teachers are caring and create a great environment for the children’s development. I highly recommend this school. ”
“Montessori Explorer is an amazing environment for children. They are welcoming, warm, and caring, all while providing a great educational experience. My son absolutely loved it there ❤️”
“Thank you for everything! Especially thank you for having such an amazing learning environment for our kids. Sebastian has truly enjoyed his time at Montessori Explorer and this school was the best decision I made 2 years ago when we enrolled him at 4years old. I’m a little terrified of going into this uncharted territory but I’m trying to maintain optimistic of the future. I will try my best. I am relieved Eli has Montessori Explorer and we’ll be seeing you for another 2 years. Thanks again”
Montessori Explorer is a wonderful, welcoming, collaborative environment. It’s a fun, creative environment with karate, yoga, lessons in Spanish, and they even have some adorable animals as well. I would recommend this school to any parent seeking a program for in which their child will flourish.
“This is a great school overall, highly recommended, great attention to detail. Montessori Explore instills values into the children which is rare to find nowadays. Ms. Dinusha is a great leader with a fresh and kind approach to teaching. The teachers overall are upbeat, supportive, patient, kind, understanding, and knowledgeable. This is our second child currently attending Montessori Explore and our relationship with the school now goes back to more than 8 years. I encourage you to visit the school and take a tour, you will not be disappointed. very high marks overall!!!”
“My daughter learned so much in one year here! She was excited to go to school every day, sometimes complaining that I picked her up too early. Our only regret is not finding Montessori Explorer sooner.”