Montessori
Melodies
School & Daycare
44 Church St. East,
Brampton
(905) 459 - 9498
Philosophy:
It is the goal of Montessori Melodies School &
Daycare Inc. to provide your child with the opportunity to experience high
quality, educational care. We seek to provide a positive learning experience as
we combine the best of both worlds, Montessori and Early Childhood Education
techniques. Our program is based on the theory that each child is an individual.
Children develop to their optimum if their uniqueness is respected. We meet each
child where they are and respect their individuality. Children who feel good
about themselves are happy children. To help create self-acceptance in a child,
the child's feelings, whatever they may be, are recognized and accepted without
blaming. We acknowledge that they have the right to feel as they do.
Learning takes place spontaneously, through exposure
to a variety of media. As children experiences these things, they adapt to them
in a way relevant to their own developmental stage.
No child is forced into new experiences. Rather, they
are introduced to things gradually and always have the opportunity to decline participation.
Through the encouragement of both teachers and peers, the child is always in situations
where they can learn as far as their curiosity takes them.
At Montessori Melodies your child will have the opportunity
to gain practice in cognitive, language, fine motor, large motor, social,
emotional and self help skills through developmentally appropriate practice
techniques. These skills will help your child build his/her self-esteem and prepare
him/her for future life skills. Each child is treated with respect and love and
is offered a positive learning environment.
Our Christian education component enriches each child's
life with wonderful Bible stories, songs and Bible verse memorization.
Snack and meal times are experiences that help your child learn to be thankful
for what God has given them. We believe that a Christian environment
enables your child to grow morally, intellectually and physically.
If we, as teachers, can facilitate creativeness,
curiosity, communication, independence, reasoning and daily positive experiences
in a healthy, safe and productive, yet least restricting environment, then we
are fostering the ability in which to learn. In giving the child the opportunity
for accomplishment and to develop a positive self-concept about themselves and
their world, they can feel accomplishment.
We believe that Montessori Melodies is an extension of
the parent's care and goals for their child. A positive relationship between
parents, staff and children will achieve the best results in each child's
development. We are dedicated in helping each child reach his / her full
potential. Your child's comforts and needs are always a priority. Your
questions, comments, and input are important to ensure team work and to achieve
the very best experiences for your child.
Program:
The daily program includes a free play time with a choice
of table toys (puzzles, small blocks, etc.); floor toys (large blocks, farm
centres, etc.); creative activities (gluing, painting, sewing, etc.); special
centres (housekeeping, water table, etc.); and special creative activities.
There is also a circle time which might include a story, music, games, finger
plays, discussion of our theme, number or letter of the week, etc. Weather
permitting, there are outdoor times each day in the playground or on walks. The
Montessori enriched curriculum focuses on practical life exercises (care of
self, care of the environment, pouring, spooning, cleaning, food preparation,
etc.); language (covering oral and written language, phonics, letter
recognition, pre-reading and pre-writing, parts of speech, grammar and composition:
storytelling is very important at this age); mathematics (qualitative and
quantitative concepts, numeral recognition, decimal system, mathematical
operations and fractions); cultural subjects (introducing children to
continents, elements of nature, current events and history, living and
non-living things, plants and animals, parts of living things, life cycle,
experiments and time measurement, health issues such as nutrition, food groups
and exercise) and art and music (color theory, exposure to various media,
design, appreciation, singing, instrument recognition, notation and control of
movement).
What makes our program so special? We think it's the
uniqueness of having both trained Montessori staff and Early Childhood Educators
working together to bring your child a learning experience that can't be
beat! In addition to our gym program we also offer a music program similar
to ones offered by Kindermusik, free of charge to all children enrolled. This
program features singing, vocal development, expressive and creative movement,
focused listening, exploring musical instruments, creativity, exploring musical
concepts and the reinforcement of traditional preschool concepts such as number,
shapes and colors. What a great gift to give your child!
Neighborhoods Served: Peel
Licensed? Yes
License Capacity:
Maximum 39 children
Ages of Children: 18 months - 5 years
Years In Business:
8 Years
Facility Type: Group Childcare / Preschool / Kindergarten Program /
Montessori / Toddler Program
Curriculum Type: Academic / Developmental / Montessori
Languages Spoken by Staff: English, Portuguese
Integrated Special Needs: No
Availability: Full Time and Part Time offered
Teacher to Child Ratio: Toddler 1:5, Preschool 1:8, Kindergarten 1:10
Staff Qualifications: Early Childhood Education (E.C.E.), E.C.E.C. and
Montessori trained
Staff have current CPR?
Yes
Hours of Operation: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fee Schedule:
Full Time $185 / week
** Please call for Part Time fees
Subsidized Spaces Available? No
Toilet Training Required?
No- we assist parents in training
Immunization Required?
Yes
Meals & Snacks Provided?
Breakfast and lunch provided as well as a morning and afternoon snack
Accommodation for Special Diet? Yes
Transportation Available?
No
Church / Religious Affiliation? Yes - Christian Education
Professional Association Affiliations? AECEO, ADCO
Please contact
Montessori Melodies
at (905) 459 - 9498
to discuss
your family's childcare needs
Let them know that you found them on the Canada Child Care
Directory!
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