Sunshine Montessori Preschool

Sunshine Montessori is a preschool, kindergarten, and child care center conveniently located in the heart of Beaverton, Oregon. Since its establishment in 1995, our institution has been dedicated to providing a structured educational program that closely follows the well-established Montessori method. This approach has allowed us to excel in preparing children for 1st grade and beyond.

Our facility is open Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm year-round, making it an ideal choice for working parents. We are situated near Nike, Tektronix, Intel, and many other companies on the west side of Portland, providing easy access for families living and working in the area.

The Montessori Method

We believe that each child has a natural desire to learn, to explore, and to take part in the world around them. We nurture this desire following the principles and practices established by Dr. Maria Montessori. Our classrooms contain a prepared environment and special materials designed to develop and reinforce the child's independence and encourage their intellectual, social, and behavioral development. Each child is treated as an individual and allowed to learn at his/her own pace. Through this approach, the child develops self-confidence, responsibility, and a love for learning.

Curriculum

Our comprehensive curriculum includes the following:

• Practical Life: Developing daily living skills and independence.
• Sensory Perception: Exploring the world through sensory experiences.
• Language: Building communication skills and reading readiness.
• Mathematics: Understanding numbers, quantities, and basic math concepts.
• Science and Nature: Exploring the natural world and scientific principles.
• Art: Encouraging creativity and self-expression.
• Music: Developing musical awareness and appreciation.
• Geography: Introducing basic concepts of geography and cultural diversity.

Programs Offered

We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of children at different ages and stages of development:

• Pre-Primary (Toddler): For children aged 2 to 3 years old, with a child-to-teacher ratio of 5-to-1.
• Primary (Preschool / Kindergarten): For children aged 3 to 6 years old, with a child-to-teacher ratio of 10-to-1.

Facility

Our facility is well-equipped to meet the needs of our students. Recognizing the importance of a child's physical/large motor skills development, we have created a well-equipped play area, including a tennis/basketball court. When weather permits, children are encouraged to play outside during their play times. We also have covered play areas so the children can play outside when the weather isn't optimal. The outside play areas are fenced, and the toddler/infant play areas are separated from the areas where the older children play.

We provide separate quiet nap areas for children (including preschoolers) who are still taking naps. Cots/mats are provided, and bedding materials are washed at school each week.

Our school has a well-equipped kitchen and a trained staff to prepare lunch and snacks. The balanced menus (posted weekly in the school office) are based on USDA and state regulations and guidelines. Special food needs (whether because of allergy or religious reasons) can be met on an individual basis - please let us know.

Our Staff

Our staff is comprised of dedicated and experienced individuals who are passionate about providing a nurturing and educational environment for our students. All of our qualified teachers have diplomas in the Montessori Method of Education from either the Association Montessori Internationale or the American Montessori Society. Our teachers work closely with the rest of our staff to foster a caring, nurturing environment where kids thrive. Our owners are also very involved in teaching and with the management of the school.