Oakhaven Montessori

Oakhaven Montessori School is located in an artistic, cozy home, with attractive child furnishings and beautiful Montessori Materials. We have several acres of animals, gardens, structures and healthy, fun activities. We are a parent participation school. Parents sign up for a Family of the Month, attend a Mindful Parenting Class and a Back to School Night. For more information see Family Responsibilities. There is a possibility to work for part tuition. These spots are limited, please ask for information. We offer a variety of workshops and classes in parenting and personal growth, enjoy regular parent and family socials and go off on family adventures. We truly live the Montessori Approach, respecting and aiding the natural development of life. We see our community of families as an integral part to create a better future for all of us.

Programs:

We have three programs:

School Year: August 16, 2010 - June 10, 2011

Kid's Camp: June 14, 2010 - June 10, 2011

Summer Camp:  June 14 - August 13, 2010 

We encourage children to come for visits with Mom or Dad as early as two years.  We welcome independent children to come on their own starting at age 2 1/2. Potty training is not necessary.  All ages are encouraged to work up to attending 5 days per week for repetition with the materials, the continuity of the curriculum and the cohesion of the community. Younger children may start out attending 2 or 3 days per week until they are ready for more days. Openings are filled with preference given to continuing year round students and their siblings. The remainder are filled on a first come, first served basis with the understanding that children best benefit from our program when enrolled for 2 or more years.

Now Enrolling! Come visit and hear about our great Spring Specials!

School Year: August 16, 2010 - June 10, 2011

Half Days are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or 12:30 - 5:30 pm

Full Days are from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Extended care is available from 8:00 till 5:30. Want something you don't see? Just ask.

Tuition is paid in equal prorated monthly installments, August 15, 2010 - May 15, 2011.

Download School Enrollment Form

Oakhaven Montessori School is closed for the following breaks: legal holidays, and one week each in winter, spring and summer. We are also closed for parent teacher conferences.

Kid's Camp: Year Round June 14, 2010 - June 10, 2011

Half Days are from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or 12:30 - 5:30 pm

Full Days are from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Extended care is available from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Want something you don't see? Just ask

Tuition is paid in 12 prorated installments from July 1, 2010 through June 1, 2011.

Download Kid's Camp Enrollment Form

Oakhaven Montessori School is closed for legal holidays, parent teacher conferences and 1 week each in winter, spring and summer.

Summer Camp: June 14, 2010 - August 13, 2010

From June through August we offer day camps for our graduates and camp leaders.  We welcome returning students and children new to us.

Monday through Friday 8:00 am till 5:30 pm  Come and leave when you want! 

Learn All About: Dinosaurs, Reptiles & Space
Farm Life, Gardening, Plants & Flowers & Animal Care,
Arts, Crafts & Cooking

Giant Sand Box, Play house, Climbing Structure, lots of grass & shade trees

Fun on the Stage : Impromptu dance & talent shows

Fantastic Indoor Environment & Activities

Be a Kid all summer Long!

Camp Leader Program for 6 - 12 year olds

Camp Leaders help prepare activities and work with the younger children, giving lessons and providing guidance. Not to mention having loads of fun themselves, including a camp over!

Camp Daily Schedule: October

8:00 garden & animal care, set up for the day

9:00 Indoor fun with our wonderful Montessori Materials

10:00 Snack & Outside Fun: Art, garden, Sand, Climb, Play

11:00 Grateful's, News Period, Solutions & Silence Game

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Quiet Time: rest, books, quiet activities

1:30 Enjoy the school house & garden room

2:30 - 5:30 outside, tea party, yoga, movement

Weekly Camp Fees:

Ask us about our specials for early enrollment and returning campers.

Payments are made weekly. A $50 fee reserves your spot and is applied to your first payment.

Down load the Summer Camp Enrollment Form

Our schedule:

Our schedule varies depending on the individual children’s needs, the group’s energy level and the season.

School year daily schedule:

8:00 work time/lessons
10:00 self serve snack
10:15 outside/chores/play
11:00 class meeting
11:15 work alone time
12:00 lunch
12:30 dismissal/rest time
1:00 group lessons
1:30 snack
2:30 school dismissal/ outdoor play

        3:00 snack: finish lunch

        3:30 yoga/movement

        4:00 tea party

        4:30 outside or games indoors in weather

        5:00 story time

Meals and Snack:
Children bring their own lunches. Families provide snack 1 day per month. Your child’s snack day is also her/his share day and special day to be the helper, feed the animals, serve meals, choose the story, etc.

Registration Fee:
For the School and Kid's Camp programs there is a $50 registration fee due upon enrollment and payable each March. In addition, there is a $50 registration fee due September 1 for all school year students. Both fees are non-refundable. There are no registration and enrollment fees for Summer Camp.

Sibling Discount:
10% on second sibling when enrolled at the same time.

Payment obligation is based on reserving a space for your child at Oakhaven Montessori School, not on actual days of attendance. Payment is due whether or not your child actually attends during your scheduled days, including school breaks, vacations and sick days. Oakhaven Montessori School is closed for the following breaks: 1 week each in winter, spring and summer, legal holidays, and parent teacher conferences. You pay an annualized tuition that is broken into equal installments. Children may attend summer camp only.

Financial Assistance is available for qualifying families through Sierra Nevada Children's Services and through working here at Oakhaven for tuition trade. Trade positions are limited. Ask for more info.

Field Trips: We do 1 - 2 long field trips yearly, the school is closed on those days that we leave town. Families are encouraged, not required to attend the long field trips. We also do several short (day) field trips throughout the year.