About Us

About Us

Mission

Children’s Manor & Children’s Magnet Montessori Schools, based on the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, is dedicated to preparing children to excel in a global society by providing an academically rigorous, engaging, and supportive learning environment that cultivates curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
About Us Academically Rigorous

Academically Rigorous

  • Implementation of curriculum and methodology based on the Montessori philosophy of education and human development.
  • Teaching across the curriculum, demonstrating the interconnection of all disciplines.
  • Integration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) concepts through enrichment and outreach programs.
About Us Engaging

Engaging

  • Provide an inquiry-based, hands-on environment.
  • Teachers promote students’ individual needs to help them achieve personal academic excellence and become life-long learners who respect themselves, others, and their environment.
  • Foster student-initiated inquiry, research and projects which develop understanding and appreciation of the world beyond the classroom.
About Us Supportive

Supportive

  • Provide individualized instruction based on observation and understanding of a student’s learning styles and abilities, preparing them to embrace challenges with confidence and creativity.
  • Teachers promote students’ individual needs to help them achieve personal academic excellence and become life-long learners who respect themselves, others, and their environment.
  • Inspire children to reach their highest levels of personal and academic achievement.

Why CMMS

Our Philosophy

Develop the Whole Child

Over the last 30 years, Children’s Manor & Children’s Magnet preschools have developed an educational program that prepares students to excel in a global society by providing an academically rigorous, engaging, and supportive learning environment that cultivates curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Based on the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, our innovative and comprehensive curriculum nurtures a child’s natural development while preparing them for a complex and technologically advanced world.

We believe that:

  • Children have a natural urge to explore, discover, and learn about the world around them.
  • Children learn best when they are active participants in the learning process.
  • The inherent flexibility of the Montessori approach allows us to adapt to the needs of the individual child, regardless of the level of ability, learning style, or social maturity.
  • The role of the teacher is to guide the child in developing physical and mental independence while fostering the “joy of learning”.
  • Active parent involvement is critical to their child’s education

The foundation of Dr. Montessori’s educational theory was based on her observation that children possess innate desires to explore, discover, and learn about the world around them. She observed that children learn best within a social environment that supports personal development.

We echo Dr. Montessori’s focus on the development of the whole child and offer a program that balances social/emotional, cognitive, physical and academic development.

Our Teaching Staff

Qualified & Experienced Teaching Staff

High-quality instruction is vital and we only hire the best teachers committed to early childhood education at our schools.

Many of them have been with us for over 10 years. Unlike traditional preschools or daycares, all our lead teachers for ages 3.5 and up have Bachelor’s degrees along with their Montessori certificate and many have advanced degrees.

At Children’s Manor and Children’s Magnet Schools, teachers act as a guide to the children, allowing each child to develop concentration, motivation, persistence, and discipline through their work. Within this framework of order, the child progresses at their own pace and rhythm while discovering the joys of learning, and developing social and intellectual discipline. 

Since instruction is individualized at our schools, your child’s progress is also measured on an individualized basis.

At the beginning of each school year, your child’s teacher will mark your child’s foundation in each of the five Montessori learning areas as well as in Social & Emotional Development. Your child’s progress is then monitored by the teacher throughout the year and evaluated in the Winter and Spring.

All of our schools have a dedicated Instructional Leader whose responsibilities include enhancing curriculum, providing individual coaching to teachers, and partnering with teachers to develop instructional strategies based on student needs. High-quality teaching at all ages is critical; therefore, we provide thoughtful professional development to all our staff during the year.

Our Curriculum

Our comprehensive curriculum leads to superior outcomes, as students receive not only targeted support and academic lessons, but also participate in our ongoing Enrichment Programs.
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Our Programs

We offer a range of programs for children ranging from infant care (6 weeks of age) to elementary school in an academically rigorous yet caring and supportive environment that emphasizes the development of the whole child.
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Parent Engagement

Parent engagement is crucial in our schools as it fosters a collaborative environment that enhances children's learning experiences. Check out the opportunities that await.
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Our Philosophy

Develop the Whole Child

Over the last 30 years, Children’s Manor & Children’s Magnet preschools have developed an educational program that prepares students to excel in a global society by providing an academically rigorous, engaging, and supportive learning environment that cultivates curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Based on the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, our innovative and comprehensive curriculum nurtures a child’s natural development while preparing them for a complex and technologically advanced world.

We believe that:

  • Children have a natural urge to explore, discover, and learn about the world around them.
  • Children learn best when they are active participants in the learning process.
  • The inherent flexibility of the Montessori approach allows us to adapt to the needs of the individual child, regardless of the level of ability, learning style, or social maturity.
  • The role of the teacher is to guide the child in developing physical and mental independence while fostering the “joy of learning”.
  • Active parent involvement is critical to their child’s education

We echo Dr. Montessori’s focus on the development of the whole child and offer a program that balances social/emotional, cognitive, physical and academic development.

Our Teaching Staff

Qualified & Experienced Teaching Staff

High quality instruction is vital and we only hire the best teachers committed to early childhood education at our schools.

Many of them have been with us for over 10 years. Unlike traditional preschools or daycares, all our lead teachers for ages 3.5 and up have Bachelor’s degrees along with their Montessori certificate and many have advanced degrees.

At Children’s Manor and Magnet Schools, teachers act as a guide to the children, allowing each child to develop concentration, motivation, persistence, and discipline through their work. Within this framework of order, the child progresses at their own pace and rhythm while discovering the joys of learning, and developing social and intellectual discipline. 

Since instruction is individualized at our schools, your child’s progress is also measured on an individualized basis.

At the beginning of each school year, your child’s teacher will mark your child’s foundation in each of the five Montessori learning areas as well as in Social & Emotional Development. Your child’s progress is then monitored by the teacher throughout the year and evaluated in the Winter and Spring.

All of our schools have a dedicated Instructional Leader whose responsibilities include enhancing curriculum, providing individual coaching to teachers, and partnering with teachers to develop instructional strategies based on student needs. High-quality teaching at all ages is critical; therefore, we provide thoughtful professional development to all our staff during the year.

Our Curriculum

Our comprehensive curriculum leads to superior outcomes, as students receive not only targeted support and academic lessons, but also participate in our ongoing Enrichment Programs
Explore Our Curriculum

Our Programs

View our innovative and comprehensive programs.
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Parent Resources

Parent engagement is crucial in our schools as it fosters a collaborative environment that enhances children's learning experiences.
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CMMS vs Traditional Daycare

Approach to Developing Your Child Children's Manor / Magnet Traditional Daycare/Childcare
Teachers act as guides to students on a one-on-one basis. They assist each child along his or her own learning path, allowing the child to self-discover. Teacher is center of the classroom as ‘controller’
Flexible, mixed age grouping (after 2 years) determined by the child's developmental range. Same age grouping
Child has freedom of choice in selecting work and the child's own work pace is honored and encouraged in a balance. Teacher chooses work and time
Child reinforces own learning by repetition of work and develops internal self-esteem. Emphasis on external rewards
Balanced emphasis on physical, social, emotional, cognitive and academic development. Emphasis on social development
Practical Life curriculum integrates care of self, others and the environment. Little emphasis on self-care
Multi-sensory materials in a prepared environment that is child-centered. Few sensory materials
Curriculum that integrates the five core Montessori learning area with interdisciplinary learning in Character Development, STEM, Geography, and Literature & Arts.

CMMS vs Traditional Daycare