Summary
Contact Info
Aurora CDC
995 Apricot Avenue
Campbell
, CA
95008
www.auroracdc-montessori.com
Tel:
(408) 371-2605
Fax:
(408) 371-0685
Director:
Ms. Gladys
General Approach to Learning
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| Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Montessori |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.) |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years |
| School year |
Year round program |
Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
1
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"The purpose of our school is to enable children to develop and learn naturally through spontaneous, effortless and self-directed activity.
The school strives to:
-- create an environment for children and teachers committed to the effective application of Montessori principles
-- demonstrate a public commitment to the effective application of Montessori principles
-- support communication with and education of the parents to further the application of Montessori principles in the home and society
Aurora Child Development Center - Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten can offer your family:
-- A small, safe, warm and comfortable environment for your child to learn and grow
-- Experienced teachers
-- Ideal student/teacher ratios
-- Nutritious, tasty snacks
-- Beautifully crafted Montessori materials to stimulate and challenge your child
-- Multicultural classroom environment."
Extracted from www.auroracdc-montessori.com
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
7:30-9:30 AM: Work Time
Children choose activities that interest them. They may work alone, with a teacher or in small groups.
9:30-9:45 AM: Group Time
Greeting, Montessori group lesson, calendar, and discussion of day's planned activities.
9:45-10:30 AM: Morning Snack
Snack is set out and the children individually help themselves. Children pour own juice and eat nutritious snack items, then clean their own place.
10:15-10:30 AM: Group Time
Theme presentations, sharing home experiences.
10:30-11:10 AM: Individual Work Time
Children choose materials, then work alone or with a teacher. Arts and crafts are set out or completed at this time. Small groups may be taken to the computer room.
11:10-12:00PM: Outdoor Play
Children choose own activities-swings, sand, tricycles and wheeled toys, water play, dramatic play, chalk, bubbles, etc.
12:00 PM: Morning Students Depart
12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch and Clean Up
Children eat their lunches, then prepare for nap/rest.
1:00-1:30 PM: Nap/Rest Period
All Children must rest on mats. A wide variety of soothing music or story selections is played for the children to listen to while resting.
11:30-2:45 PM: Quiet Work /Computers Older Children/non napper get up to quietly look at books or play in library. Small groups are taken to computer room. Nappers get up as they wake and may then participate in library activities or the computer room.
2:00-2:30 PM: Afternoon Students Arrive
2:45-3:00 PM: Wake Up/Clean Up
Sleepers are gently wakened. Children put sheets and mats away in baskets and cubbies
3:00-4:00 PM: Afternoon Work Time
Children choose materials according to individual interest.
4:00-4:15 PM: Afternoon Snack
4:15-4:30 PM: Group Time
Songs, finger plays, review of days and activities. Theme discussions.
4:30-5:30 PM: Outdoor Play
5:30-6:00 PM: Story Time
Library books are read to the children
Extracted from www.auroracdc-montessori.com
Quality of Teaching
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
Home School Connection
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Discipline, Health and Safety
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Kindergarten Placement & Tips
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