School and Staff

The staff of any preschool program is the foundation of the school. We are proud of our staff and their dedication to the Montessori philosophy and the field of Early Childhood Education. In addition to their college education, all of our lead teachers at Laguna Niguel Montessori are Certified Montessori Teachers hold Montessori credentials from a MACTE approved training institution

The Teacher as “Guide”

The Montessori teacher, child, and environment may be seen as a learning traingle, with each element inextricably linked, and a vital part of the whole. The teacher thoughtfully prepares a classroom environment with materials and activities that entice her students to learn. She may guide her students to new lessons and challenges, but it is child’s interaction with waht the environment has to offer that enables learning to occur.

Because the teacher isn’t meant as the focus of attention, she can often be difficult to spot. Typically you’ll find her sitting on the floor or at a table, observing her students as they work and making notations about their progress, or consulting with an individual or a small group.