Which Category is Our School In?
The previous post detailed the three general options for early years childcare: Nannies, home-based care, and childcare centres.
We are a little bit different, and hopefully this information will help you to further refine your choice when evaluating all the options. Future emails will focus in on particular aspects of Montessori education. This one is more general about how we are designed as something much different from the other options.
We have truly combined and expanded on the best aspects of each option to provide a unique solution for parents.
Things to Consider:
- Community: Parents often comment on how much our school “feels good”. We interpret that as them feeling comfortable and trusting of us to provide the best care for their child. We work purposefully to build connections with our families and to promote a sense of community at The Clover School. You will get to know the teachers and the other children with whom your child spends the day, in addition to their families. We become your partners in supporting the growth of your awesome kid.
- Professionalism: Our full-time administrative staff means that phone calls and emails will always be responded to and that we are there to help you when needed. This administrative support also ensures that our teachers can focus 100% of their attention on your child. Our Head of Schools and Vice Principals are experienced educators who provide support and professional development to their teaching teams and ensure the authenticity and fidelity of our Montessori program.
- Education: We make no apologies – we are a school that follows a specific curriculum that is individualized to meet the developmental stage of your child throughout their early years and through elementary. As a student at our school, they can spend all of their formative years with fewer transitions – they remain in the same class for 3-year cycles, strengthening bonds with teachers and peers. Our programs provide a rigorous education in all subject areas right from the beginning, building curiosity, problem solving, empathy, and executive functions. We are just designed that way.
- Safety: We meet and exceed all the legislated requirements under the Child Care and Early Years Act. From full background checks for all employees to a comprehensive emergency plan, we work hard to ensure you feel like your child is in the safest place possible.
- Our GREATEST asset: Amazing, amazing, amazing staff. Our staff has been hand-selected for experience, education and, most importantly, their personality and nature. They are the lifeblood of our organization. Our head teachers hold university degrees and additional specialty training in Montessori education. Our assistants are ECE or Montessori trained. We support continuing education, career advancement, and strong salary and benefits. We acknowledge and centre our staff at the heart of our schools because second to your children, they are the most important people at school.
We understand there is so much information out there and are hopeful we can support you on your research journey.
Click below for more on the differences between three major approaches to early childhood education.