Mercy's Garden Richlands Montessori Preschool
ABOUT US
AcademicsOur classroom is a traditional Montessori classroom full of
didactic materials for your child to work with hands on. By manipulating, building, sorting, transferring, connecting, constructing and even deconstructing, they are laying the foundations of Math, Language, Science, Geography, History, Music and Art.
Care of Self
We help your children learn about the world around them and their place in it. They learn that being a part of a community means being responsible and respectful to themselves, their friends and their environment. We take the time to allow them to be responsible for dressing themselves, cleaning after themselves and keeping their lessons tidy for the whole of our community.
We Care about Parents Too!
The responsibility of growing a young life is huge. It is the BIGGEST thing we'll do. We realize it can be overwhelming and isolating at times. We will do whatever it takes to provide a nurturing environment and a supportive community for you too!
Our Philosophy
All children must be treated with respect. All children have a right to a safe, healthful, loving, care environment. All children have the right to opportunities for developmental activities according to their age, special needs, talents and interests. "The duty of the educator, whether he is involved with the new-born infant or the older child, is to recognize the human personality of the young being and respect it."—Maria Montessori
Our Mission:
- To offer a Montessori environment specific for the development of the whole child.
- To take special care to provide a physically and emotionally safe space where children can share an experience that will fuel their love of learning and encourage the growth of their full potential.
- To offer programs that support the family in their decision to parent with respect, kindness and patience.
Our Staff
Mrs. Lee
Ms. Krista Lee has a B.S. degree in Applied Physics, an American Montessori Society (AMS) Lower Elementary from North Carolina Center for Montessori Teacher Education and a M.Ed in Montessori Integrative Learning degree from Endicott College. She is married to James Ryans, a Marine with over 20 years worth of service and they have four children, Marcus (18), Myles (14), Mia (11) and Myla (8). All of their children have benefited from a foundation of Montessori education. Ms. Krista enjoys reading, serving in her church and spending time with her family. Mrs. Lee joins the Mercy's Garden Family, September 2012.
Ms. Stewart
Mercedes Stewart, an avid gardener, has two Montessori children of her own, Clyde (18) and Eden (14). She holds Montessori Certification for the primary classroom (3-6) through Montessori Educational Programs International (MEPI), Lead Teacher Certifications through the state of NC and a degree in Visual Communications from the Art Institute of Atlanta. She has studied Yoga for over 20 years and was certified as teacher by Kaivalyadhama Yoga & Scientific Research Center in Lonavla, India. Also a certified Kindermusik® teacher, Ms Stewart loves to share art, music, dance and yoga with the children and together they build the garden.Ms. Stewart and Mrs. Lee, together, bring to to table over thirty years of experience with Montessori and early childhood development and have a passion that drives their continuing education in this field.
