Welcome to Brush Creek Montessori School!
At Brush Creek Montessori School, we believe in nurturing the individual essence of each child to help them become capable, empathetic world citizens. Our mission is to provide an inviting and prepared environment that supports the holistic development of children aged 2 - 6 years. With our unique bilingual program and experienced teachers, we offer a rich educational experience grounded in the Montessori philosophy. Brush Creek Montessori School is a nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors.
At Brush Creek Montessori School, we believe in nurturing the individual essence of each child to help them become capable, empathetic world citizens. Our mission is to provide an inviting and prepared environment that supports the holistic development of children aged 2 - 6 years. With our unique bilingual program and experienced teachers, we offer a rich educational experience grounded in the Montessori philosophy. Brush Creek Montessori School is a nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors.
BCMS is American Montessori Society Affiliated School
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Brush Creek Montessori School is an American Montessori Society (AMS) member school and adheres to their strict guidelines for Montessori education and ethics. As dictated by AMS, all Head Teachers hold Bachelor degrees as well as Montessori teaching certificates from a school accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).
AMS was founded in 1960 and has grown to be the largest Montessori organization in the world. AMS is a non-profit, non-discriminatory service organization dedicated to encouraging and supporting the use of the Montessori teaching approach in private and public schools. Member-supported, its funding comes mainly from Montessori-credentialed teachers, schools, administrators, teacher education programs, parents of Montessori schoolchildren, and interested friends. 10,000 members strong, they are committed to furthering Montessori philosophy, making it a growing educational alternative, and promoting better education for all children regardless of age, socioeconomic status, or geographical location.
It is important to note that because Dr. Maria Montessori did not obtain a copyright for her name, Montessori in the name of a school does not mean the school adheres consistently to the Montessori philosophy of teaching.
Primary Prep
Ages 2 – 3 (non potty trained)
Our Primary Prep program runs in Acorns classroom and fosters independence, sensory exploration, and early social skills. Children engage in activities that support their physical, cognitive, and emotional development in a nurturing environment.
Our Primary Prep program runs in Acorns classroom and fosters independence, sensory exploration, and early social skills. Children engage in activities that support their physical, cognitive, and emotional development in a nurturing environment.
Primary
Ages 3 – 6 years (potty trained)
The primary program runs in Sequoia and Redwood classrooms and focuses on hands-on learning, language acquisition, and cultural awareness. Through our curriculum, children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The primary program runs in Sequoia and Redwood classrooms and focuses on hands-on learning, language acquisition, and cultural awareness. Through our curriculum, children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Our Programs
Acorns
$1250
$1250 / a month
Sequoia / Redwood
$1250
$1250 / a month
AM and/or PM Care
$100-$300
Flat monthly fee
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Montessori Curriculum
Practical Life
In the Montessori primary classroom, practical life activities help children develop independence, coordination, concentration, and a sense of order. Activities such as pouring, sweeping, buttoning, and food preparation not only foster self-care and care for the environment but also instill an understanding of structure and sequence.
Sensorial
Sensorial activities help children refine their senses and classify the world around them. Using specially designed materials, children explore textures, shapes, colors, sounds, and smells, enhancing their perceptual and cognitive abilities.
Language
The language area fosters communication skills through a phonetic approach to reading and writing. Children engage in activities like sandpaper letters, movable alphabets, and storytelling, developing literacy and a love for language.
Cultural
The cultural area includes geography, science, art, and music, exposing children to diverse cultures and natural phenomena. Activities like map-making, plant studies, and musical exploration broaden their understanding of the world and foster curiosity.
Math
Math activities in the Montessori classroom use concrete materials to introduce abstract concepts. Children work with beads, number rods, and other tools to understand counting, operations, and the decimal system, building a strong mathematical foundation.
Grace and Courtesy
Children learn social skills and polite behaviors through grace and courtesy lessons. These activities teach respect, empathy, and effective communication, laying the foundation for positive interactions within the classroom and beyond.
Peace Education
Peace education in Montessori emphasizes inner calm and conflict resolution. Children engage in activities that promote mindfulness, empathy, and understanding, creating a harmonious classroom environment.
Skills to Learn
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Privacy policy
We do not sell or share your information
We are committed to your privacy and manages your information as outlined in this policy. We collect personal data when you contact us, enroll your child, or join school events. Your data is used to manage admissions, communicate updates and events, and enhance our services. We do not sell or share your information except when legally required or with trusted, confidential service providers. We implement security measures to protect your information and use cookies on our website to improve your experience, which you can disable via your browser. You have the right to access, correct, or delete your information by contacting us at [email address]. This policy may be updated periodically, with changes posted here.
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Frequently asked questions
How to enroll? What is your admission process?
Step 1: Schedule a Tour Reach out to our office to book a tour and we would love to show you around.
Step 2: Child's Classroom Visit Your child may be invited to visit the classroom they’ll be enrolling in.
Step 3: Consultation We’ll discuss with you and the classroom teacher to ensure BCMS is the right fit for your child.
Step 4: Enrollment Complete the enrollment contract and pay the applicable fees.
We strive to balance age and gender in classrooms and maintain teacher continuity. While we can’t guarantee specific classroom or teacher requests, we do our best to accommodate them.
New students without prior Montessori experience are encouraged to join our Summer Program. This helps them get familiar with the Montessori environment, meet some students and staff, and become part of the Brush Creek community.
Non-Discrimination Policy Brush Creek Montessori School welcomes all students and does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, or any other characteristic.
Step 2: Child's Classroom Visit Your child may be invited to visit the classroom they’ll be enrolling in.
Step 3: Consultation We’ll discuss with you and the classroom teacher to ensure BCMS is the right fit for your child.
Step 4: Enrollment Complete the enrollment contract and pay the applicable fees.
We strive to balance age and gender in classrooms and maintain teacher continuity. While we can’t guarantee specific classroom or teacher requests, we do our best to accommodate them.
New students without prior Montessori experience are encouraged to join our Summer Program. This helps them get familiar with the Montessori environment, meet some students and staff, and become part of the Brush Creek community.
Non-Discrimination Policy Brush Creek Montessori School welcomes all students and does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, or any other characteristic.
Do you have a waitlist?
Yes! If classes are full or your child isn’t within our age range yet, you can opt to be placed on our waiting list. When we have an opening, preference given to siblings of current students.
To join the waitlist, just fill out the enrollment application and pay the application fee.
Non-Discrimination Policy Brush Creek Montessori School welcomes all students and does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, or any other characteristic.
To join the waitlist, just fill out the enrollment application and pay the application fee.
Non-Discrimination Policy Brush Creek Montessori School welcomes all students and does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, or any other characteristic.
How many children are in a classroom?
Acorns classroom has maximum capacity of 12 children. Redwood and Sequoia have maximum capacity of 18 children each.
Do you provide meals?
Morning snack and lunch are to be supplied by the parents. We provide afternoon snack for the children that stay for PM care Program.
Can children bring their toys?
Toys from home are not allowed. There are some exceptions that have to be discussed with the classroom teacher
What days the School is closed for holidays?
Please see our calendar below
Our Staff
Susan Morrell
Director and Redwood class teacher
Anna Garcia
Site supervisor and Sequoia class teacher
Office manager
Cassandra Montgomery
Acorns class teacher
Dionicia Nevarez
Assistant teacher
Ingrid Rodriguez
Assistant teacher
Phone: +17074957685
E-mail: admin@bcmontessori.org
E-mail: admin@bcmontessori.org
Address:
4676 Mayette Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
4676 Mayette Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Maps are often WRONGLY placing us in the same building as Spring Lake MS. We are actually right across the street.
Come through an open driveway and go all the way to the back of the building complex
This is our entrance. Please ring the bell on the gate door
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+1 (707)495-7685
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