The selection of an early childhood educational program for your child/ren is an important one. We hope the following information provides answers to some of your questions and helps narrow down your child care options.
If you wish to visit the school or receive additional information, simply call us. Thank you for your interest and consideration in our early childhood programs. We look forward to sharing our school with you.
-Erin and Lisa
AN OVERVIEW OF VILLAGE MONTESSORI
Village Montessori School was the first Montessori school in the Sacramento area and has been in continuous operation since 1969. The school is owned and directed by Erin Auernig and Lisa Willis, who oversee all aspects of the center’s operation. Together, with an outstanding staff, Village Montessori offers you and your child a warm, caring Montessori environment.
Village Montessori is located on one- and one-half acres in Carmichael. The school has a toddler classroom, an early-childhood room, two pre-school classrooms and a transitional kindergarten. There is also a spacious outdoor playground, a business office, and kitchen facilities. All the buildings are air-conditioned, and we have a swimming pool.
OUR STAFF
Our staff is what makes Village Montessori a unique place. Many of our teachers have been with our school from 8 to 25 years. All the teachers have been Montessori certified through the National Center for Montessori Education which is affiliated with the American Montessori Society. In addition, several of the teachers have completed early childhood education units as well as degrees from a variety of local colleges. Each classroom has an assistant that comes qualified with a minimum of 12 early childhood education units. The staff participates in many in-service training programs and workshops throughout the year.
The emphasis is on learning rather than teaching, the teacher plays an enabling role. As such, the teacher prepares and maintains the classroom to ensure that everything needed is within the children’s reach. They are consistently available to respond to the needs of the learners and serves as a positive and inspiring role model who guides them towards self-study, independence, and self-confidence.