What We Do

The roots of the Montessori Homeschool Learning Center can be traced back to 2010 when it first emerged as a large in-home family childcare. The Calip Family made the decision to open their home with the aim of introducing the Montessori philosophy to the local community and providing education for their three-year-old daughter.

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As their third and fourth children were born with special needs, Mrs. Calip began to shape the program with a focus on inclusion, specifically targeting the implementation of successful universal design practices. Pursuing a Masters in Special Education, Mrs. Calip worked diligently to establish a safe and inclusive learning community based on the principles of Montessori.

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Driven by her profound faith in God and a calling to serve others, Mrs. Calip's unwavering dedication has led to the creation of the first Montessori Homeschool Learning Center in the Central Valley. She firmly believes in providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all children can learn, grow, and thrive.

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Continuing their tradition, Mr. and Mrs. Calip, along with their five children, are now fostering the Montessori philosophy within the local community once again through the Montessori Homeschool Learning Center. Their primary focus is to provide education for their three youngest children while extending the benefits of Montessori education to others in the area.

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Our Philosophy

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Montessori Homeschool uses the Montessori philosophy as a platform for our nature-based center. The Montessori philosophy supports a differentiated, self-directed program for each child, embracing his or her natural curiosity and love of learning. MHLC utilizing the Montessori Educational Method where all learners will have the freedom to explore evidence-based instructional practices in a well-prepared learning environment supporting individual learning goals across multiple disciplines.

 

The Montessori Method differs from that of a traditional education, as it goes far beyond the acquisition of academic knowledge and basic skills, to encompass the development of the whole person. Not only are cognitive and physical needs addressed but social, emotional and Moral / Ethical Development areas as well.

 

Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 20th century, the Montessori Method is a child-centered educational approach designed to foster critical thinking in a collaborative and hands-on learning environment. 

Montessori affords a deep respect for children as unique individuals, with particular focus on children's social and emotional development. Encouraging children to become independent thinkers - is a core component of Montessori philosophy.

Montessori education is based on these concepts:

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• The aim of Montessori education is to foster autonomous, competent, responsible and adaptive citizens who are lifelong learners and problem-solvers.

• Learning occurs in an inquisitive, cooperative and nurturing atmosphere. Students build their own knowledge through self- and teacher-initiated experiences.

• Learning is experiential, taking place using all of the senses. Particularly during the early years of a Montessori education, students learn through manipulating materials and interacting with others. These meaningful experiences serve as precursors for developing an understanding of more abstract concepts.

• The individual is considered as a whole. Physical, emotional, social, aesthetic and cognitive needs and interests are inseparable and equally important.

• Respect for oneself, others, the environment and life is necessary to develop a caring attitude toward all people.

• Montessori teachers follow the child, not the curriculum, tailoring lessons and experiences to meet a child's individual needs.

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To learn more about Montessori Education, the American Montessori Society provides a great resource for information.