One of the hardest things for any parent is to entrust their child’s care to someone else. Top Hat Montessori, a Montessori preschool and daycare in Gaithersburg, Maryland, understands that all too well. It’s normal to have reservations particularly when the concept of day care is new to you. We’ve put together a short guide … Continue reading
The world is a better place when diverse people come together and learn from each other. We are patient with each other’s different points of view, and seek to understand first, before
Every person has a light inside themselves, and we respect the value of that light inside ourselves and others. We never demean or criticize a child, another staff member, or a parent.
Close contact with others can naturally lead to conflict. We seek to turn that conflict to creativity and open minded problem solving. We speak to each other often, sharing ideas and getting help with issues.
A passion for learning keeps us all feeling young and excited about life. We share our excitement for learning with the children, encouraging their curiosity and teach them how to find answers to their questions.
In a community, each person must take care of themselves, and shares a responsibility for the care of their environment. We all check for tasks that need to be done, lending a hand whenever possible.
We strive to maintain a sense of peace inside ourselves, and to create a sense of peace around us. We do not call out across a room; we do not hurry or rush; as adults, we restrain our emotional responses to the children so that we may calmly guide them.
