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Our School
At Kaban, students are encouraged to explore and discover at their own pace. We provide a nurturing environment where children can develop their self-esteem, independence, and confidence. Through social learning, children can also learn teamwork and problem-solving skills. Our Montessori curriculum provides constructive and consistent learning experiences that allow children to develop socially, academically, and physically. We are grateful for the trust of the hundreds of families who have come through our doors since we first opened in 2002.
Why Kaban?
Kaban is an ancient Mayan word and symbol that means "earth". Kaban is where children, the 'seeds' find the perfect place to grow, having an environment that allows them to absorb whatever they need to meet individual challenges.
Our vision
To inspire children to achieve their full potential in a quality environment that fosters community and family life. We believe that guiding children on this path will bring them closer to becoming individuals who enjoy a fulfilled and productive life.
Our mission
To provide a true Montessori experience through an environment that responds to each child’s individual strengths and needs, as well as inspires them to develop inner discipline, self-assurance and love of learning. We respect the uniqueness of each student by helping each child develop skills during their periods of greatest growth and sensitivity, providing a strong foundation for their intellectual, physical and social development.
“Education is a natural process carried out by the human individual, and is acquired not by listening to words, but by experiences in the environment” (M.Montessori).
The Environment
Following Maria Montessori’s philosophy, Kaban is dedicated to nurturing the child as a whole, beginning with a friendly and warm environment that acts as an extension of their home.
Intangible environment:
- Intangible characteristics of the classroom include harmony, hospitality, safety, an environment conducive to wholesome development and enriched with language similar to that of a home, as well as welcoming and understanding teachers who take full interest in the child's development.
Tangible environment:
- Beautiful but deliberately austere, simple, elegant and very clean. Everything in the classroom is sized for the child and has an educational purpose; materials are not toys. The classroom environment is rich sensorially and visually as a reflection of reality.
Our values
As a part of the Montessori way of life we celebrate all cultures and the knowledge each has discovered throughout time. We encourage love of work within a framework of freedom, this gives the child the opportunity to grow in responsibility and independence. We practice open and clear communication, this facilitates an involvement between staff, parents and the child, which will ensure an excellent learning environment for all.
Kaban Montessori holds the view that all children are competent, capable, curious and rich in potential. Therefore, introducing the child to the natural, social and practical world is the fundamental intention of Kaban's educational programs. Our purpose is to guide and stimulate the child's mind so that they may not only thrive in life, but observe, question, analyze and improve the world we live in.
"We thank you for communicating with us on a regular basis about our child's development. You all demonstrate a genuine love and respect for a child’s developing mind and body. We look forward to many more years at Kaban Montessori."
Sarah Sturnino and Matt Doran
"Kaban was one of the best things we could have done for him. The teachers were there for him every step of the way to transition him into his new environment and teach him a variety of practical life skills which he has carried into our home everyday."
Valerie Franzoi
"My two children have greatly benefited by the care and attention to learning they have received at Kaban. I continue to enjoy seeing my children excel and realize a real zest for education that is nurtured and presented at their individual pace."