Daycroft’s Toddler Classroom is designed to provide nurturance, security, and challenge in an orderly environment. Our Toddler Program is a fun, loving, and respectful place for our youngest students to become independent and self-confident individuals. Classes are 2, 3, or 5 days a week with full- and half-day options and before/after-school care. 1:4 teacher to student ratio

Daycroft preschool classrooms provide a prepared environment in Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Science, Geography and Culture areas. The direct and indirect aims of these curriculum areas are to develop order, concentration, coordination and independence in the children. Grace and courtesy are also integral parts of the preschool classrooms and are modeled consistently. Preschool is a five day/week program with flexible scheduling including full- and half-day sessions. Before- and after-school care is available as well as enrichment programs.

Applying the Montessori method, children learn math, language, science, culture and special programs such as art, geography, and environmental education.

In the 1-2 classroom, math is taught using traditional Montessori materials. Over the two-year period, our goal is to move students from using hands-on manipulative materials in first grade, to incorporating a more abstract approach to learning in second grade. Math is taught mostly through one-on-one lessons. This allows the teacher to cater to each child’s needs. Students also learn science, culture, engineering, speaking and listening, peace education and more.

In the 3-4 classrooms, we strive to move students from the concrete or material driven model to the abstract or mental math concept. Students begin in third grade with the Montessori materials or other educational resources to supplement the program. Math is taught through small group instruction and individual attention is given when needed. In fourth grade, math is taught using the Math in Focus: Singapore Math program. Students also learn science and culture and participate in various educational field trips.

Math is taught using the Math In Focus program. We strive to move students from concrete to abstract, teaching through small group lessons and individual attention when needed. Students also learn science and culture as well as additional curriculum strands and special programs.