“
Like seeds nourish children and they shall grow and bloom
”~ Tanya Bunnah
“
Like seeds nourish children and they shall grow and bloom
”
~ Tanya Bunnah
Phone
250-808-GROW (4769)
Address
10300 Sherman Drive
Lake Country, BC V4V 1Y8
blossom_montessori@hotmail.com
Blossom Progressive Montessori
Mission Statement
As professionals we are committed to the complete development of the child’s character emotionally, intellectually, physically, socially and morally. Within a stable and caring Montessori environment, our responsibility is to nurture, guide, educate, and prepare the child to become a happy, independent contributing member of a global community. We are equally dedicated to developing and maintaining a mutually respectful partnership with parent/guardians, families and caregivers in the best interest of the child.
In our capacity as early childhood educators, we strive to respond to the needs of the community. Our goal is to provide access to resources which will strengthen and nurture family and community relationships.
As childcare professionals, we strongly believe that we make a valuable and unique contribution to the overall growth of the child through our continued commitment to personal and professional development.
Show me, and I’ll remember today,
Teach me, and I’ll remember tomorrow,
Allow me to discover, and I’ll remember
FOREVER!
~ Dr. Maria Montessori
Preschool and Jr K Schedule
- 8:30-9:15 Outdoor play
- 9:15-9:45 Circle Time
Presentations/Theme/Phonics - 9:45-10:00 HWOT Books
- 10:00-10:30 Group Snack
- 10:30-12:00 Montessori Work
Free Play
Art/Math Books/Cooking - 12:00-12:30 Circle Time
Story/Songs/Music/Language
Group Childcare Schedule
- 12:30-1:00 Lunch
- 1:00-1:30 Quiet Time
books, puzzles, colouring, nap - 1:30 - 2:00 Free Play
- 2:00 - 3:00 Outside Play
PROGRAM OPTIONS
30 Months to School Age
PRESCHOOL AND JR K MONTHLY TUITION FEES
| Before Reduction | After Reduction | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 DAYS Tues/Thurs | $250.00 | $212.00 |
| 3 DAYS Mon/Wed/Fri | $350.00 | $293.00 |
| 5 DAYS Mon-Fri | $600.00 | $505.00 |
GROUP CHILDCARE MONTHLY TUITION FEES
| Before Reduction | After Reduction | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 DAYS Tues/Thurs | $110.00 | $90.00 |
| 3 DAYS Mon/Wed/Fri | $180.00 | $150.00 |
| 5 DAYS Mon-Fri | $280.00 | $230.00 |
WEEKLY SUMMER CAMPS
Available in July & August
Please contact us for more information
Blossom is a part of the government Fee Reduction Initiative and accepts the Affordable Childcare Benefit. Blossom sponsorships available.
Click here to apply for the "Affordable Childcare Benefit".
Curriculum
Outdoor Play
Arts and Crafts
Culture
Language
Math
Sensorial
Science
Practical Life
Grace and Courtesy
Our Goals
Our primary goal is to cultivate a child's desire to learn. Children are driven by a natural curiosity and love for knowledge. Rather than seeing a child as an empty vessel to fill, we see them as eager beings, always craving to develop new skills and understanding. Knowing this, we see ourselves as guides directing this natural urge to learn.
Through interaction with each child, we encourage and direct their energies. Each child has his/her own unique pace. Some children enjoy working quickly, and yet others like to take their time. Recognizing this, we encourage children to strive for their personal best academically, socially, and artistically.
Not only do we consciously guide the individual child in their self growth, but we also set social standards of behavior within the classroom. These standards govern behavior in any social setting. As a result, the child is offered an opportunity to develop an understanding of what behavior is socially accepted, and which ones are not. Courtesy and respect towards fellow classmates is an important part of our classroom atmosphere.
The curriculum and environment form a framework from which children can develop their social skills and acquire knowledge at their own pace. The habits and skills a child adopts at Blossom Progressive Montessori are life long. The most important of these are the thirst for knowledge, developing social skills, and striving for one's personal best.
“ The Secret of Good Teaching…
…is to regard the child's intelligence as a fertile field in which seeds many be sown, to grow under the heat of flaming imagination. Our aim therefore is not merely to make the child understand, and still less to force him to memorize, but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his inner most core. We do not want complacent pupils, but eager ones: we seek to sow life in the child rather than theories, to help him in his growth, mental and emotional as well as physical, and for that we must offer grand and lofty ideas to the human mind, which we find ever ready to receive them, demanding more and more. ”
~ Dr. Maria Montessori - To Educate the Human Potential
Tanya has been in the childcare field since 1995. She has studied in the Bachelor of Social Work program as well as the Child and Youth Care Counselling program. Tanya graduated with an Honorable Mention from the Early Childhood Education Program and was voted class Historian in 2001. She completed her Montessori 3-6 yrs Diploma in 1999. Tanya has taught both locally and internationally. She enjoys traveling and brings the world to her classroom.
Shannon began her journey in Montessori Preschool education in 2005 with the guidance of her esteemed mentor, colleague, and friend Miss Tanya. In 2010, life and circumstances led Shannon along her own path, as she focused on growing her young family. Nevertheless, Shannon has continued to be a strong advocate for quality child care and education through her work as a family daycare provider for the past 13 years. Shannon is delighted to return to Blossom for the 2023/2024 school year and honoured to have the opportunity to once again collaborate with Miss Tanya.