Bright Beginnings
Montessori Preschool
Philosophy
Our philosophy is based on love and respect for each child. We understand and
accept that each child is a special and unique individual and a beautiful gift
entrusted to our care.
Our warm and loving home environment provides each child with the love and joy
of learning and allows and encourages each child to
realize their fullest
potential in all areas of life.
Mission Statement
We are professional people working together to provide a warm, loving, and
nurturing environment for children. We share a vision of peace, both inner and
in our world. We work to achieve that peace through our own daily experiences
and through the skills we are developing ourselves. We strive to meet the needs
of the children.
Children need to feel loved and cared for with respect. By providing this and an
environment conducive for learning, children will become loving, compassionate,
respectful human beings
with a desire and love for learning and towards one another.
Code of Ethics
Bright Beginning endorses and is committed to the Code of Ethics of the American
Montessori Society.
Preschool Goals
The purpose of Bright Beginnings Preschool Program is to introduce children ages
2 1/2 years old to 5 years old to experiences which:
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Provide a warm and loving environment in which each child feels secure,
respected and loved.
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Support and encourage the growth and development of the
whole child.
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Develop social skills, emotional growth, physical
coordination, as well as cognitive preparation.
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Help build self-confidence, self-esteem and motivation.
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Foster the natural desire to learn.
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Develop freedom within limits.
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Develop and refine each child's sensory motor skills.
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Lengthen each child's attention span.
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Enable each child to move smoothly and purposefully.
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Encourage the development and creativity in each child.
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Provide a framework of discipline through which each child
can develop self-discipline and personal strength.
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Provide an environment with safe limits in which each child
can become an active explorer and learner.
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Provide opportunities for each child to develop social grace
and courtesy.
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Develop skills in observation, questioning, and listening.
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Prompt order, coordination, concentration and independence.
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Refine and develop each child's physical and mental
capabilities and interests as they expand.
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Help develop respect for themselves, for others, and for
their environment.
Bright Beginnings
30 Hobart Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94402
T: (650) 571-0343
F: (650) 574-1458
email:
joanne_brightbeginning@msn.com