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The Montessori School of Ojai (MSO) Infant Program is designed
to nurture young children, while providing the physical, emotional,
and intellectual stimulus to help them optimize their potential
for learning and growth. The Infant Program is designed to
enhance each child development as they change and require
new challenges throughout the year.
The focus of the infant environment is fostering basic trust
in the child. The teachers' response to the infants' needs,
both physical and psychological, conveys the message of safety
and acceptance. As the child develops, enormous changes in
the child's ability, as well as an intense need to develop
independence, demands an environment that encourages the transition
from the dependent state of infancy in a safe atmosphere.
The role of the parent remains paramount. Emphasis is placed
on creating a trusting, collaborative relationship between
the parents, extended family and the MSO community.
Based upon the Montessori philosophy, the program incorporates
practical life activities, manipulative, math, language, art
and music. Innovative materials utilized in the classroom
were designed by Maria Montessori and other Montessori teachers
to give babies and toddlers greater opportunities to explore
the world safely and sensorially and to learn through their
experiences.
The Infant classroom will include curriculum developed specifically
for the infants. In line with the Montessori emphasis on sensorial
education for younger children, students have access to beautiful
manipulative materials as an integral part of their curriculum.
To develop self discipline the classroom is orderly, and allows
children freedom of movement and decision-making opportunities.
Teachers encourage communication skills to assist the children
in verbal expression.
Lic #561702317
Before and after school child care available. See Child
Care section.
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