"A POSITIVE Environment for Growth And Learning"

CONTACT US:

We are always happy to answer your questions about Montessori education and our school. We encourage observations and ask that you contact the school to schedule a time to visit our classrooms. You can reach us by phone or at the e-mail address listed below. The best time to call us is on school days between 9 a m. - 2 p.m., Pacific Time.

Carmel Valley Montessori School - Phone: 858-720-2181, E-Mail: cvms@bgcsdto.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito - Phone: 858-755-9371

Please send all inquiries to: Carmel Valley Montessori School, 3800-A Mykonos Lane, San Diego, CA 92130


2006-07 CVMS Brochure

OUR PHILOSOPHY:

Carmel Valley Montessori School is based upon the philosophy of Maria Montessori providing a positive environment for growth and learning; offering experiences that enrich and enhance each child's cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical, creative and moral development. In a spirit of love and respect our teachers are responsive to each child's individual needs. Children have opportunities to create, explore the environment, learn problem solving and personal interaction skills, and learn concepts through
hands-on experiences at their own pace and interest level. This fosters independence, positive self-concept and enhances the child's natural love of learning.

OVERVIEW:

The Carmel Valley Montessori School is a community dedicated to the education of children guided by the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori. CVMS has provided unparalleled educational opportunities for the north coastal San Diego County's youngest citizens since 2000. CVMS extends its tradition of "learning by doing" to the young children with a model preschool designed in every detail for their needs.

Composition: Day student population, ages 2 1/2-5, from throughout the Carmel Valley and Del Mar area representing the races, cultures, religions, and languages of a multi-national population.

Philosophy: That students are active participants, problem solvers, and learners who learn best "by doing", guided by accomplished teachers who are gifted facilitators.

Curriculum: A core curriculum ofmath, language, science, geography, reading, arts and crafts, music, gymnastics, cultural studies, and character development.

Governance: 40+ member unpaid Board of Trustees

Leadership: Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito

Location: Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Building, 3800-A Mykonos Lane, San Diego, CA 92130 (directions)

Education at the Carmel Valley Montessori School

Education at CVMS is based on the principles developed by Maria Montessori and extended and refined by Montessori teachers in America and around the world. At the heart of this approach is the belief that children will best reach their potential by having the freedom to learn in a classroom especially prepared for exploring under the careful guidance of a trained teacher.

The benefits of a Montessori education include the following.

  • Provides individual instruction: Each child is allowed supervised free choice of classroom activities and freedom of movement based on his or her interests, so long as these activities do not disrupt the well-being of the class.
  • Promotes initiative and self-confidence: Materials are structured and presented to enable self-teaching and independent activity, which develops self-reliance.
  • Emphasizes learning through the use of tangible sensory objects, which reinforces memory and understanding.
  • Provides a supportive, carefully prepared environment scaled to the needs of the child and designed to teach a sense of responsibility and self-discipline.

About the BGCSDTO - The POSITIVE Place For Kids in North County

OUR MISSION STATEMENT-
The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito is an organization dedicated to providing POSITIVE activities to develop the education, health, self-esteem and character of youth.

Serving more than 19,000 youth at 14 facilities and outreach sites in north coastal San Diego County, the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito is dedicated to providing positive activities to develop the education, health, self-esteem and character of youth. We're so much more than just a "swim and gym." Our branches offer youth ages 5-18 everything from sports and technology to music and art programs. Our efforts are possible through the generous contributions of individuals, groups and corporations who share a commitment to develop tomorrow's leaders.