Faculty

With a history of service to the community since 1982, OAK KNOLL MONTESSORI has a long-standing reputation for providing an excellent educational experience for children in a warm, nurturing environment. Executive Director Candy Young is a lifetime member of NCME (National Center for Montessori Education). She Has a Master's degree in psychology, with an emphasis in child development. Her State of California teaching credentials Include Multiple Subjects (preschool through adult), Specialist Instruction in Early Childhood Education, Community College Counselor, and Community College Instructor. She is also a certified instructor for the American Red Cross. Faculty are college-educated with a career commitment to Montessori education of young children. Teachers reflect the multicultural composition of families at the School, and have either lived or traveled extensively in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. With team-teaching, a small-group ratio of 8:1 is maintained. On going professional development for faculty includes regular staff meetings, periodic in-service training with a professional Montessori Consultant, and participation in the annual NCME Conference held in San Diego. OAK KNOLL MONTESSORI has a policy of open communication with parents, who are welcome to observe their children working within the classroom environment. Families of children not currently enrolled at the School are invited to call for an appointment or to make further inquiry regarding the program.

OAK KNOLL MONTESSORI, INC.
License #372005471
(858) 486-0346 FAX: (858) 486-6377

Ages: 2 ½-- 6 years old & toilet-trained
Preschool through Kindergarten

Hours: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
September through August, except for
Designated school holidays

Ratio of students: teachers-8:1
Program Schedules: half-day or full-day 3, 4, or 5 days per week

Tuition: monthly; call for rates, depending on schedule