Curriculum
At Sai's Seedlings, our learning environment is set up to facilitate student discussion and stimulate collaborative learning.
This focus on the “whole child” has led us to develop a very different sort of school from the traditional adult-centered classroom. The classroom is not the domain of the adults in charge, but rather a carefully prepared environment designed to facilitate the development of the child’s independence and sense of personal empowerment.
This is a true community of young children. They move freely within the room and between areas of interest, selecting work that captures their interest, rather than passively participating in lessons and projects selected by the teacher.
The teachers closely monitor the childrens progress, making sure the child is achieving their full potential. They come to know the children so well, our teachers can use special materials for individual needs to enrich the curriculum and provide alternate avenues for accomplishment and success.
Our curriculum exceeds the standards set by the CA Department of Education, in the California Preschool Program Guidelines and California Preschool Learning Foundations.
Influences
THE MONTESSORI METHOD
Montessori emphasizes independent learning, letting children grow into lifelong learners and responsible citizens of the world. In Montessori education, children usually are grouped into multiage classrooms spanning three years, promoting adult-child continuity and close peer relationships. Montessori classrooms provide carefully prepared, orderly, pleasing environments and materials where children are free to respond to their natural tendency to work individually or in small groups. The children progress at their own pace and rhythm, according to their individual capabilities.
The school community as a whole, including the parents, work together to open the children to the integration of body, mind, emotions, and spirit that is the basis of holistic peace education. The Montessori teacher plays the role of unobtrusive director in the classroom as children individually or in small groups engage in self-directed activity. The teacher's goal is to help and encourage the children, allowing them to develop confidence and inner discipline so that there is less and less need to intervene as the child develops.
Montessori developed a set of manipulative objects designed to support children’s learning of sensory concepts such as dimension, color, shape and texture, and academic concepts of mathematics, literacy, science, geography and history. They are given the freedom to choose what they work on, where they work, with whom they work, and for how long they work on any particular activity, all within the limits of the class rules. No competition is set up between children, and there is no system of extrinsic rewards or punishments. These two aspects—the learning materials themselves, and the nature of the learning—make Montessori classrooms look strikingly different to conventional classrooms.
Quality Care
Flexible Scheduling
Flexible Scheduling
At Sai's Seedlings, we provide high-quality child care services with a focus on safety, education, and fun. Our experienced staff are dedicated to ensuring your child's well-being and happiness.
Flexible Scheduling
Flexible Scheduling
Flexible Scheduling
We understand that every family has different needs, which is why we offer care Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 5:00 pm.
Healthy Meals
Flexible Scheduling
Engaging Activities
We believe that a healthy diet is essential for a child's development, which is why we provide nutritious meals and snacks that are both delicious and balanced. Our daily snack menu is designed to meet the dietary needs of children of all ages (we are a nut free facility). On every Wednesday our staff provides freshly cooked meals for our little friends.
Engaging Activities
Engaging Activities
Engaging Activities
We offer a wide variety of engaging activities that help children learn and grow, including arts and crafts, music, outdoor play, and more. Our curriculum is designed to be fun and educational, so your child can thrive in a stimulating environment.
Affordable Prices
Engaging Activities
Affordable Prices
We believe that high-quality child care should be accessible to everyone, which is why we offer full-time 7:30am- 5pm (8.5 hrs 5 days a week) at $1,750 and part time 7:30am- 5pm (8.5hrs 3 days a week) at 1,450, prices that fit your budget.
We also accept 4c's and offer discounts for siblings.
Safe Environment
Engaging Activities
Affordable Prices
At Sai's Seedlings, we take the safety of your child very seriously. Our facilities are equipped with security systems, and our staff are trained in emergency procedures to ensure that your child is always in good hands.