MISSION STATEMENT OF STEPS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

The mission of STEPS Montessori Preschool is to be a leader in preschool education, inspiring

lifelong learning by providing a quality program that benefits the student, the parent, the staff and

the community.

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Our Philosophy

The Montessori Theory is an approach to learning developed by Maria Montessori where the key

principles are Independence, Observation, Following the Child, Correcting the Child,

Prepared Environment and Absorbent Mind. Using Montessori Theory approach, concepts and

foundation principles can be applied across all ages. Children are motivated through the work itself

and that children, like adults, learn best by doing rather than being filled with facts. Concentration,

determination, and purpose established in early childhood leads to confident, successful

learning later in life. STEPS Montessori Preschool strives to provide a quality Early Childhood

Education Program filled with carefully chosen staff members, filled with love and compassion for

children. We believe that children are our most important resource and that their early childhood

experiences are crucial in the development of their future. Each staff member strives to offer an

environment that is high in quality and stimulates the child's senses and where warmth and

friendship are abundant, to meet the needs of the total development of your child. Our staff

members are partners with our parents working together to meet both the needs of the children

and their families.

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Our Goals

STEPS Montessori Preschool strives to provide an educational program to every student enrolled

while offering a network of support to each family as a whole.

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Our teachers work in partnership with each family to identify individual goals and plans for the

students. The curriculum we implement provides a comprehensive program for children ages 33

months-6 years of age. Teachers and parents of children 33 months through 6 years, work toward

development in the areas of communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem-solving, and

personal-social.

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As children 3, 4, and 5 years-old transition into preschool, their goals focus on developing

approaches to learning, social and emotional development, physical development and health,

language, literacy, and communication, mathematics, creative arts, science and technology, and

social studies. Progress occurs when adults scaffold the children's learning. Teachers support

children at their current skill levels as well as provide opportunities for them to advance toward the

next level of development.

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Program success requires a strong partnership with each family. Teachers, administrators, and

parents work together to utilize a variety of resources within the program as well as the community,

to ensure that all members of the family receive the support they need and/or desire.