Welcome for Parents
A warm Montessori community for your child and your family
Welcome to our Preschool and Kindergarten community. At Sweet & Smart Montessori, we believe the relationship between parents and school is essential. We want your child to feel that the school is an extension of your home — a place where they feel safe, relaxed, and happy. When a child feels comfortable, learning becomes natural, joyful, and meaningful.
Our goal is for your child to grow, learn, and develop with confidence — but also to enjoy their day just as they would at home. We encourage you to support this sense of comfort and belonging by allowing your child small choices that help them feel at home in the classroom, such as sending a favorite pair of slippers for them to wear during the day.
My Child: Development & Sensitive Periods
At Sweet & Smart Montessori School, we honor the natural stages of childhood development identified by Dr. Maria Montessori. During these years, children experience “sensitive periods,” moments when learning certain skills becomes natural, effortless, and joyful.
Sensitive Periods for Learning
Birth to 3 years – The Absorbent Mind
Children absorb information effortlessly through all five senses. Every experience shapes understanding.
1½ to 4 years – Fine & Gross Motor Development
Children refine grasp, release, coordination, and mobility. Small objects become fascinating as hand control develops.
2½ to 6 years – Learning Through All Senses
This is the period when hands, eyes, ears, and movement work together for deep learning.
4 to 5 years – Manual Skills in Peak Development
Writing, cutting, art, and tactile refinement flourish during this stage.
1½ to 3 years – Language Explosion
Vocabulary grows rapidly, and children develop the foundation for expressive and receptive language.
2 to 4 years – Increased Mobility & Spatial Awareness
They explore movement, communication, matching, sequencing, and order with curiosity.
3 to 6 years – Admiration of the Adult World
Children want to imitate, copy, and participate in adult tasks. They enjoy responsibility and meaningful work.
4½ to 6 years – Reading & Math Readiness
Most children naturally begin forming the foundations for literacy and mathematical thinking.
⭐ Open-Door Policy
At Sweet & Smart Montessori, we value the connection between home and school. Parents are always welcome to visit and observe their child’s work, as long as the visit is coordinated ahead of time with the teacher. This ensures the experience is meaningful, calm, and aligned with the Montessori environment.
Key Points:
- Parents may join their child for a lesson or activity.
- Visits should be planned with the teacher to avoid interrupting work cycles.
- The purpose is to strengthen the child’s sense of community and belonging.
⭐ Communication & Support
Our doors — and inbox — are always open. We encourage parents to reach out anytime with questions, concerns, or suggestions. Whether it’s academic, behavioral, or simply sharing a moment of pride, we are here to support your family.
Ways to contact us:
Email:
info@snsmontessori.com
Phone:
(954) 340-7377
In-person:
Schedule a conversation with your child's teacher or the administration.
Open-Door Policy & Communication
Our doors are always open for you to visit, join your child for a lesson, or experience part of their day — just coordinate with the teacher so the moment can be even more meaningful. We believe that parents and teachers are partners, and your presence helps strengthen your child’s experience and confidence.
My office doors are always open as well — whether you have questions, concerns, suggestions, or simply want to chat about children, development, or your child’s progress.
Creating a Home-Like Environment
We want every child to feel that the school is an extension of their home. That’s why we encourage comfort, connection, and a relaxed environment where children can learn joyfully and peacefully.
Feel free to send a pair of your child’s favorite slippers — taking off their shoes in the classroom helps them feel that the school belongs to them too.