SCOTTS VALLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER PROGRAMS
Special Offer! Get 50% off 2 months of tuition when you enroll by May 30, 2012.
Offer Details: New children 3 to 5 years old who enroll by May 30, 2012 and begin attending between June 15 and September 9, 2012 or new children 6 to 30 months old who enroll AND begin attending by May 30, 2012 will recieve a 50% discount off 2 months tuition with a 6 month contract, minimum schedule of 3 half days per week. Total discount is applied evenly over the 6 month contract. To be considered a "new child" a child may not have been enrolled at Scotts Valley Children's Center or Quail Hollow Montessori at any time from June 15, through December 30, 2011. Siblings of currently enrolled children are eligible for this offer but the Sibling discount will not apply until the end of the initial 6 month contract. This offer does not apply for employees of Scotts Valley Children's Center.
Scotts Valley Children's Center offers learning environments for children 6 months through 6 years old based on the philosophy and methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Scotts Valley Children's Center's programs support the whole child's development; academic, social and emotional. We encourage independence, self-confidence and peaceful conflict resolution. We encourage the child's natural drive to learn through an assortment of interesting learning activities carefully presented in a structured manner.
Children are introduced to the wonder and variety in the world around them; countries, people, animals, plants, textures, colors, foods; so that they may become interested and accepting of diversity and respectful of all around them. The classroom curriculum includes practical life activities, language, foundation and advanced math experiences, phonics, science, geography, art, music, children's literature, and fine motor skills. We carefully observe each child and tailor projects as much as possible to challenge each child at their own level.
Interspersed throughout the day we have free play outdoors in a large yard, and the children grow flowers and vegetables in the garden.
Children take great pride in independence and we encourage that wherever possible. They take out and put away projects and materials. They help to keep their classroom clean and orderly and are encouraged to dress and undress themselves as needed.
We offer a variety of schedules including half days, partial weeks and extended day care. Our center is open from 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. We have a morning half day program with a pick-up time of 12:30 for children 3 to 6 years old and 12:15 for children under 3. Our full day program offers up to 9 hours of care. We require a minimum schedule of two half days per week, and can develop a schedule that includes a combination of full and half days if needed.
Scotts Valley Children's Center is conveniently located at 255B Mt. Hermon Rd., Scotts Valley, California, between Long's and Safeway. We have a 7000 square foot playground with a park quality structure, large sand box and garden.
We have a sister school, Quail Hollow Montessori, located in Felton for families seeking care in the San Lorenzo Valley.
Infants - Sea Horse Class
We welcome the newest members of our community, 6 months to 24 months, in a warm, intimate, and safe environment. The emphasis is on building the infant's sense of belonging and early sensorial and motor development. We provide lots of cuddling and one-on-one attention, as well as circle time and singing. We do not use high chairs, swings or play pens. We provide only activities which require the child to be actively exploring and experiencing. We do not have any electronic entertainment toys. The children are free to move about at all times.
Our teachers have received specialized Montessori training for infants and toddlers. We have a one to four teacher child ratio.
Toddlers - Sea Star Class
Two year olds are developing fine motor skills. They are beginning to experiment with independence - what two your old doesn't say "I want to do it myself!" - and are very interested in practical life activities. They are working on dressing and undressing themselves, potty training, pouring, drawing, and speaking. They are working on social skills such as managing transitions and respecting classroom guidelines.
Our teachers have received specialized Montessori training for infants and toddlers. We have a one to six teacher child ratio.
Preschool and Kindergarten - Sea Turtle Class
Children between 3 and 6 years old are in a rapid cycle of development. They absorb knowledge at a incredible rate and find great pleasure in learning. We provide a variety of materials, activities and field trips to engage and excite them. In the Montessori classroom great care is taken in creating an organized environment, with specially designed learning activities presented in a pleasing manner. A wide variety of academic learning experiences are provided, including math, expressive and receptive language, natural sciences, geography and culture. In addition, we provide art, sensorial and practical life activities which build independence, self-confidence, fine motor skills and observational skills. Children move freely about the classroom, choosing what to work with and teachers provide individual lessons and guidance as needed.
Our director and teachers have completed a Montessori Primary Teacher Training Program. We have a one to eight teacher child ratio.
Enrollment Process
Scotts Valley Children's Center welcomes and encourages you to come and observe our classrooms in action. If you have never experienced a Montessori classroom environment, you will be amazed at the peaceful atmosphere, and the focus and high level of work demonstrated by the children.
We offer tour appointments Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30am. Call 831-461-9330 or email mindy@scottsvalleychildrenscenter.com to schedule your tour. Your tour will be guided by our founder, Mindy Gillen, who will explain the teaching philosophy and methods and answer your questions. We encourage you to bring your child to visit when you come to observe. We will not accept a child until the child has had a classroom visit.
We are a year-round program and can accept new enrollments at any time, space permitting. There is a $60 non-refundable application fee due when the application is submitted. If we are not able to enroll your child immediately, we will let you know when we will be able to enroll your child and you may put down an $85 non-refundable registration deposit to hold your space. We do not maintain an open wait list.
Students are accepted based on their ability to learn and develop in the Montessori environment and on their ability to respond to direction. We attempt to keep a balance of age and gender in the classroom. We give priority enrollment placement to siblings of currently enrolled families and children transferring from other Montessori schools.