Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Montessori Early Childhood Education
Founded by Lydia Saadeh, a Montessori-trained educator with a Masters in educational administration and over a decade of experience, Arbor View Montessori has been nurturing young minds since its inception. Our school integrates the Montessori philosophy, emphasizing independence, sensory learning, and holistic development. We provide a home-like environment where children explore mathematics, language, science, and creative arts through hands-on materials and structured yet flexible routines. Our team of accredited professionals prioritizes individual growth, fostering critical thinking, coordination, and social-emotional skills.With a focus on practical life experiences and parental collaboration, we prepare children for academic and personal success. Recognized for our clean, spacious facilities and dedicated staff, we serve families seeking a trusted, child-centered educational foundation. Our testimonials highlight our commitment to creating a safe, loving space where children thrive.
Services
Mathematics Curriculum
Practical Life Skills
Language Development
Sensory Education
Creative Arts
Science Exploration
Piano Lessons
Kindergarten Preparation
Parent Workshops
Highlights and features
- Our founder holds a Masters in educational administration and AMI accreditation
- Over 10 years of specialized Montessori teaching experience
- Proven success in kindergarten readiness through critical thinking development
- Home-like environment with structured, child-directed learning activities
- Dedicated staff trained in Montessori's sensory-based educational methodology
Associations and certifications
- Associate Montessori International
What people say
Loving environment
Excellent staff
Clean and spacious
Child development focus
Positive self image
Services
Mathematics Curriculum
Our Montessori math program uses concrete materials to teach number concepts and decimal systems. Children develop logical thinking through tactile exercises that build foundational mathematical understanding. This approach creates strong numeracy skills through repetitive, self-correcting activities.
Practical Life Skills
Children learn essential life skills through care of self, environment, and social interactions. Activities like food preparation and cleaning develop coordination, concentration, and independence. These exercises build confidence through purposeful, real-world tasks.
Sensory Education
Our sensory curriculum builds cognitive skills through tactile exploration of shapes, textures, and patterns. Children refine visual, auditory, and tactile discrimination through structured materials that develop observational and classification abilities.
Creative Arts
Daily creative activities include storytelling, music, dance, and crafts. Children express themselves through imaginative play and artistic projects that develop fine motor skills and creative thinking in a supportive environment.
Science Exploration
Hands-on science activities include gardening, nature walks, and animal care. Children develop scientific thinking through observation and environmental stewardship. Our outdoor programs cultivate curiosity about natural systems and life cycles.
People
Lydia Saadeh
Founder & Director
Lydia Saadeh studied at Maria Montessori Training Center in San Francisco under a direct disciple of Maria Montessori. With a Masters in educational administration and over a decade of Montessori experience, she leads our school's educational philosophy.
Questions
What makes Arbor View Montessori different from other preschools?
We combine authentic Montessori training with personalized attention, emphasizing independence and sensory-based learning in a home-like setting.
How do you prepare children for kindergarten?
Our curriculum develops critical thinking, focus, and self-direction through hands-on materials and structured routines that build academic and social skills.
Are your teachers Montessori-certified?
Our founder holds AMI accreditation, and all staff receive specialized training in Montessori methodology and child development.
What daily activities do you offer?
Children engage in practical life exercises, sensory exploration, language development, creative arts, science activities, and music instruction.
How do you involve parents in the learning process?
We provide regular updates, parent workshops, and home activity suggestions to reinforce Montessori principles beyond the classroom.
