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Montessori & Me Preschool: Cultivating Curiosity and Compassion
Montessori & Me Preschool is a nurturing educational community dedicated to fostering holistic child development through Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and RIE philosophies. Our approach prioritizes natural materials, hands-on learning, and cultural enrichment to cultivate curiosity, empathy, and lifelong learning skills. With a focus on individualized attention, we create a safe, joyful environment where children aged 18 months to 6 years explore art, music, gardening, and mindfulness practices.Our experienced educators emphasize respect for self, others, and the environment while supporting families through transparent communication and shared values. By integrating nature-based activities and emotional intelligence training, we help children develop social responsibility, creativity, and academic readiness in a warm, inclusive setting.
Services
Montessori Preschool
After School Program
Parent & Me Classes
Gardening Education
Yoga Instruction
Foreign Language Introduction
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer nature-based Montessori education with Reggio Emilia and RIE philosophies
- Our curriculum includes gardening, yoga, and cultural enrichment activities
- We provide individualized attention in a small-class environment
- Our teachers have extensive experience in early childhood development
- We emphasize emotional intelligence and conflict resolution through Peace Rug practices
What people say
Nurturing experience
Love of learning
Positive environment
Thriving development
Peaceful atmosphere
Services
Montessori Preschool
Our Montessori preschool program nurtures children aged 18 months to 6 years through self-directed learning and hands-on materials. We cultivate independence, concentration, and academic readiness while respecting each child's unique developmental pace. Our certified educators create a prepared environment that fosters social-emotional growth and intellectual curiosity through practical life activities, sensorial exploration, and cultural studies.
After School Program
Our after-school program provides a peaceful continuation of learning from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Children engage in creative play, gardening, and mindfulness activities while receiving individualized attention. This extension of our Montessori environment supports working families while maintaining our commitment to holistic child development and respectful care routines.
Gardening Education
Gardening education teaches children about plant life cycles, sustainability, and nutrition through hands-on experiences. Kids plant, nurture, and harvest organic produce while learning scientific concepts and developing fine motor skills. Our garden serves as a living laboratory for interdisciplinary learning and community service, with 10% of harvests donated to children with cancer.
Parent & Me Classes
Parent & Me classes offer collaborative learning experiences for caregivers and children. These sessions include Montessori guidance, healthy cooking workshops, and emotional intelligence training that strengthen family bonds while teaching developmentally appropriate practices. Participants gain practical tools to create nurturing home environments that support child development.
Yoga Instruction
Daily yoga instruction develops children's physical coordination, body awareness, and self-regulation skills. Our gentle practice cultivates focus, confidence, and emotional resilience through age-appropriate postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques. This mindfulness foundation supports classroom learning and social interactions while promoting overall well-being.
People
Rokina
Owner/Educator
Rokina is a dedicated Montessori educator with extensive experience in early childhood development. She creates nurturing learning environments that honor each child's unique potential. Her compassionate approach combines Montessori principles with innovative teaching methods to foster joyful, lifelong learners.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We accept children from 18 months to 6 years old in our Montessori preschool program.
What makes your curriculum unique?
Our curriculum combines Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and RIE philosophies with nature-based learning, gardening, yoga, and cultural enrichment activities.
What are your operating hours?
Our regular class hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm with an after-school program available until 6:00pm.
Are your teachers certified?
Our lead educator has extensive Montessori training and experience working with young children in nurturing environments.
What distinguishes your preschool from others?
We uniquely combine Montessori principles with nature-based learning, emotional intelligence training, and individualized attention in a small-class setting.
Reviews (2)
Pasadena Parent
Dec 01, 2018
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We really wanted to like this place since it's one of the few schools around that has some green space for toddlers. But, it's basically day care. Kids running freely around with no structure. The Montessori "toys" are used infrequently. Virtually no academics are taught. Art projects are not Montessori or nature based. The teachers just throw paper down and kids scribble. I couldn't figure out why our child was always in a terrible mood after school. Now I realize she was bored. We recently moved her to a legitimate school and she's thriving in a fulfilling environment. She's back to her old self
Jacqueline Potter
Nov 06, 2018
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This preschool is AMAZING!
Ms. Rokina is the most loving, patient and kind teacher. The way she connects to each child and knows their strengths and how to help them flourish is amazing. My son loves going there! Hes growing in so many ways!!! The other families and children are very loving, respectful people. Im not sure how anyone could possibly say anything negative about this school in a review. Its simply not true. If you are thinking about a Montessori school please go and tour this wonderful school. I cannot day enough positive things about it.
Ms. Rokina is the most loving, patient and kind teacher. The way she connects to each child and knows their strengths and how to help them flourish is amazing. My son loves going there! Hes growing in so many ways!!! The other families and children are very loving, respectful people. Im not sure how anyone could possibly say anything negative about this school in a review. Its simply not true. If you are thinking about a Montessori school please go and tour this wonderful school. I cannot day enough positive things about it.
