Empowering Sprouts
Empowering Sprouts is a blended preschool and childcare program at Empowering Kids. This program is a relationship-based, Montessori-influenced approach to development in an environment where children can grow.
Registration Now Open
We currently offer one multi-age classroom for ages 3-6. Ten of these spots are reserved for neurotypical children, and five spots are reserved for children with autism who are currently enrolled in our EIDBI program.
Details:
- Montessori Day runs from 8am-3:30pm
- After School Care available until 5pm
- Doors open at 7:45am
- Program runs 12 months out of the year
- Snacks are provided
- A hot lunch is available for an additional cost
Cost:
- Montessori Only (8am-3:30pm) – $650/month
- Montessori and After School Care (8am-5:30pm) – $825/month
- Childcare assistance accepted
Complete and return the registration form below (or pick one up at Empowering Kids). Caregivers will be notified of confirmed registration or waitlist, then will proceed to the next phase of registration for the program.
Preschool Programming
Inclusive Montessori Preschool
Through our inclusive preschool, we will cultivate each child’s intellectual and creative potential, appreciation of relationships in nature and society, and a sense of individual responsibility with a love of work and respect for all. To ensure diversity and inclusion, we offer an intentional neuro-diverse classroom that has spots dedicated to typically developing children and to children that are currently enrolled in our Empowering Kids EIDBI program.
What is Montessori?
“It is not true,” says Dr. Maria Montessori, “that I invented what is called the Montessori Method. I have studied the child, I have taken what the child has given me and expressed it, and that is what is called the Montessori Method.”
The Child’s Role
“Children acquire knowledge through experience in the environment.”
The Teacher’s Role
“The teacher’s task is not to talk, but to prepare and arrange a series of motives for cultural activity in a special environment made for the child.”
Core Components
of a Quality Montessori Program
Properly Trained Montessori Teachers
Have an understanding of Montessori philosophy, curriculum, classroom management, and child development at the level they teach.
Specially Designed Montessori Materials
Hands-on, interactive, and engaging. They enable students to learn through discovery.
Uninterrupted Work Periods
Students develop concentration, time-management skills, and a love for learning.
Multi-Age Classrooms
Students benefit from differentiated learning based on abilities, not age. Self-esteem is built on personal accomplishments rather than comparison.
Student-Directed Work
Students are intrinsically motivated, work at their own pace and learn about their personal strengths and ability to improve.
Parent Testimonial
We couldn’t wish for anything more!
Since starting at the Montessori preschool, our daughter has begun engaging with peers and has found her teachers to be her “safe people.” This is something that rarely happens outside of immediate family and few others. She warmed up to Chelsey and Hattie very quickly because of their calm demeanor and engagement with the kids. The staff have met her where she is at and help facilitate interactions and peer relationships so that she can be apart of the group. They create space for her to be herself, and as a parent of a neurodivergent kiddo, we couldn’t wish for anything more!
Curriculum
A breakdown of what topics are covered in Montessori.
Practical Life
Learn to do tasks independently that can replicate at home or in the environment: creates accomplishment and pride.
Language Arts
Children, ages (3-6) are in a sensitive period for language. Developing auditory and verbal skills-building vocabulary and practicing speech patterns. Children develop writing first and then reading.
Mathematics
Helps develop higher-level thinking. Whole-brain learning explores new concepts through the manipulation of concrete materials.
Sensorial
Process the world through hands-on exploration which leads to a higher level of intelligence.
Cultural and Science
History, science, geography, art, and music. Culture and science activities build upon the children’s connections to the earth, to nature, and to others.
Cosmic Education
Helping students develop an awareness that everything in the universe is connected, interdependent, and forms a harmonious whole. They are part of and contribute to that whole. This is done through questions such as, “Why would it be important for us to help keep our environment clean?”
Example of a Daily Schedule
7:45am
Doors open
8:00-8:20am
Morning time, getting ready for the day
8:20-8:40am
Morning Meeting
8:40-11:15am
Morning work cycle with a self-serve snack
11:15-12:00pm
Sensory gym and snoezelen
12:00-12:30pm
Lunch
12:30-1:30pm
Nap / quiet time
1:30-2:15pm
Outside time
2:15-3:00pm
Afternoon work cycle with self-serve snack
3:00-3:15pm
End of the day meeting and Jobs
Non-discrimination Policy:
Empowering Kids Perham does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to students, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Additional Resources
Learn more about what Montessori is.