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San Jose, CA
Ballard Montessori
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neighborhood: Rose Garden · Telephone: (408) 977-1772
School Philosophy and Mission
Ballard Montessori School provides a challenging, innovative educational program designed to foster self-esteem, independence, creativity and a love of learning in an exceptionally clean, safe and warm environment. Our curriculum is enhanced by the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, a world renowned physician and educator.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Our daycare hours are from 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Classes begin at 9:00 a.m. and go to 11:00.
At 11:00, students take a break and play outside for half an hour.
At 11:30-12:00, all classes do their closing morning circle.
From 12:00-12:30 is the lunch hour, then nap time from 12:30-2:30.
At 2:30, children wake up, put nap items away and go outside to play and have afternoon snack.
At 4:00, children come inside for an afternoon project.
From 4:30-6:00 p.m. is the afternoon daycare, and we close at 6:00.
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