Right here in the city of Palo Alto, just a stone’s throw from Stanford University, we’re planting the seeds for future scholars, creators, and innovators. At Learn And Play® Montessori, we believe a strong start isn’t just about ABCs and 123s. A strong start in one’s education is about curiosity. Our method? To nurture curious minds that love to learn.
That’s where the Montessori method shines. Maria Montessori believed that children naturally want to learn. Kids like learning. Her method was to “let the child learn.” By this, she meant not getting in the way of kids’ natural proclivity to be curious.
Montessori isn’t just a way to teach. It’s a way to teach children how to think. Children in our program don’t just sit still and follow meaningless rules. Children have power. Instead, we encourage children to explore the world around them, ask questions, and discover new things at their own pace. That’s how a real love of learning begins. Children feel seen, supported, and excited about “being in school.”
And that love of learning? It lasts. It can last a lifetime if nurtured by schools, parents, and the community.
Here in Palo Alto, surrounded by one of the most educated and innovative communities in the world, families recognize that early learning is crucial. Just down the road from our new Palo Alto preschool is Stanford University. Stanford is one of the top universities in the United States. Stanford students didn’t suddenly become tomorrow’s leaders overnight. Most of them were “nurtured” by parents and teachers to love to learn.
That’s what we do every day at our Palo Alto Montessori campus. We lay the groundwork for a bright future. Mark Twain said, “The man who does not read books has no advantage over the man that can not read them.” We set the foundation for how to read. And the foundation for a passion to read. (As well as do math, or science, or anything that involves learning).
We blend Montessori’s child-led learning with hands-on STEM education, which is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. STEM is the key to tomorrow’s technology. We create our curriculum to be both fun and age-appropriate for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Kids build with blocks and shapes (hello, engineering!). They explore nature (that’s science!). They solve problems through trial and error (critical thinking in action!).
And they’re smiling. Because they are having fun.
At Learn And Play, your child isn’t memorizing for the sake of tests. They’re learning how to think. How to wonder. How to persevere even when something feels challenging. That kind of mindset leads to confidence. And confidence leads to success.
What will the future bring your child? Will he or she be the next Bill Gates? The next Zuckerberg? Or maybe just happy with an “average” career but an amazing family? Who knows? You can’t predict the future. But you can set a foundation. Our campus in Palo Alto is designed to make learning an enjoyable experience. It’s bright, safe, clean, and filled with happy, engaged children. Our teachers know how to blend Montessori and science principles effectively. We offer childcare, preschool, and kindergarten with flexible hours to help busy Bay Area parents stay on track. In summary, if you’re a local parent looking for a program that does more than babysit, a program that sparks curiosity and builds the skills your child will carry into life.
Stanford is just down the street. But the journey to success? It starts right here. Schedule a campus tour, today.
