Over the last 28 years, Children’s Manor/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.
In fact, 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, while developing social and intellectual discipline.
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 in then monitored by your 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 and we provide thoughtful professional development to all our staff during the year.
We aren’t a traditional daycare. On the contrary, our core curriculum consists of the five Montessori learning areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language Arts, Mathematics and Cultural (History, Geography, Science & Arts) Studies. Our proprietary M+ Curriculum differentiates us from other Montessori schools, preschools and daycares by integrating these five core Montessori learning areas with interdisciplinary learning experiences in Character Development, STEM, Geography, and Literature. A unique aspect of our academic curriculum is the incorporation of Enrichment Programs into the daily schedule including Spanish, Computer Science, Music and Yoga.
At our preschools, classes are organized as a miniature society in which children work and learn together in harmony while still maintaining their individuality. The role of the teacher is to assist the child in developing independence while fostering a joy of learning. In addition to the traditional “three R’s” (reading, writing, and arithmetic), children are taught the “R’s of Respect,” namely Responsibility, Reasoning, Resilience, and Resourcefulness.
Each child learns the importance of self-respect, respect for others, and respect of the environment, and respect for their work.
Unlike a traditional preschool or daycare, 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. Our programs are led by qualified teachers and administrators, based on research-based pedagogy and child development best practices with continuity and consistency across the age groups.
One of the key tenets of our philosophy is parent engagement. Research shows a direct link between a child’s success and the parent/guardian’s involvement with the school. We encourage active parent and family involvement through conferences, parent evenings/events, chaperone opportunities and participation in Parent Advisory Committee (PAC).
Magnet Connection is utilized by teachers to develop individualized learning plans for each child and monitor student learning outcomes, thereby engaging families in the education and development of their child.
Magnet Connection integrates and connects several aspects of the school program including Parent Sign/Out, Record Keeping & Lesson Planning, Daily Child Reports and a Communication portal.
With a 28 year old track record, our daycare programs have consistently produced high academic and social success for our children. Results of testing show our Kindergarten students to be one to three years ahead in reading and mathematics as compared to their public school counterparts. This sets us apart from a traditional daycare. Parent satisfaction scores are high as evidenced by the number of siblings and referrals we receive in our community of schools. We currently operate nine schools across Maryland, educating over 1000 students annually.
FUN FACT: Montessori education has been linked to some of the greatest entrepreneurs of our time, including Google founders Larry Page and Sergei Brin, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales. In fact, in 2018 Jeff Bezos committed to expanding Montessori education by creating a national network of schools.
Since 1993, Children’s Manor/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.
In fact, 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, while developing social and intellectual discipline.
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 in then monitored by your 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 and we provide thoughtful professional development to all our staff during the year.
We aren’t a traditional daycare. On the contrary, our core curriculum consists of the five Montessori learning areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language Arts, Mathematics and Cultural (History, Geography, Science & Arts) Studies. Our proprietary M+ Curriculum differentiates us from other Montessori schools, preschools and daycares by integrating these five core Montessori learning areas with interdisciplinary learning experiences in Character Development, STEM, Geography, and Literature. A unique aspect of our academic curriculum is the incorporation of Enrichment Programs into the daily schedule including Spanish, Computer Science, Music and Yoga.
At our preschools, classes are organized as a miniature society in which children work and learn together in harmony while still maintaining their individuality. The role of the teacher is to assist the child in developing independence while fostering a joy of learning. In addition to the traditional “three R’s” (reading, writing, and arithmetic), children are taught the “R’s of Respect,” namely Responsibility, Reasoning, Resilience, and Resourcefulness.
Each child learns the importance of self-respect, respect for others, and respect of the environment, and respect for their work.
Unlike a traditional preschool or daycare, 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. Our programs are led by qualified teachers and administrators, based on research-based pedagogy and child development best practices with continuity and consistency across the age groups.
One of the key tenets of our philosophy is parent engagement. Research shows a direct link between a child’s success and the parent/guardian’s involvement with the school. We encourage active parent and family involvement through conferences, parent evenings/events, chaperone opportunities and participation in Parent Advisory Committee (PAC).
Magnet Connection is utilized by teachers to develop individualized learning plans for each child and monitor student learning outcomes, thereby engaging families in the education and development of their child.
Magnet Connection integrates and connects several aspects of the school program including Parent Sign/Out, Record Keeping & Lesson Planning, Daily Child Reports and a Communication portal.
With a 28 year old track record, our daycare programs have consistently produced high academic and social success for our children. Results of testing show our Kindergarten students to be one to three years ahead in reading and mathematics as compared to their public school counterparts. This sets us apart from a traditional daycare. Parent satisfaction scores are high as evidenced by the number of siblings and referrals we receive in our community of schools. We currently operate nine schools across Maryland, educating over 1000 students annually.
FUN FACT: Montessori education has been linked to some of the greatest entrepreneurs of our time, including Google founders Larry Page and Sergei Brin, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales. In fact, in 2018 Jeff Bezos committed to expanding Montessori education by creating a national network of schools.