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My daycare is
designed for
those parents
who demand and
expect the best
in Montessori
education for
their children.
Thank you for
your interest in
my Family Day
Care Home. I
cater for
children from 3
months to 4
years of age.
There are
numerous
benefits to such
a setting as
described below:
With Children
ranging from
infants to 4
years old and
older, are there
any bonuses to
combining these
age groups?
Yes, and they
are numerous.
1. Children can
stay with the
same caregiver
for several
years. This
allows for a
trusting
relationship to
grow. The
caregiver will
have a deep
understanding of
the child’s
needs and
strengths
putting them in
a better
position to
support the
child in all
areas of
development.
2. Siblings can
be together thus
strengthening
their family
bond.
3. Children
develop a sense
of family with
the other
children in
care. Typically,
families are
comprised of
children varied
in age. Through
observation of
the others in
the group,
children are
exposed to a
wide range of
competencies
that they may
learn themselves
in a natural
way.
4. Caregivers do
not expect all
children to be
in the same
place at the
same time
developmentally.
5. Children are
not labeled
according to
their ability.
There is no fear
of not moving
forward to the
next class.
Children are
given the time
needed master
skills and are
encouraged to
try new things
in an
environment set
up for learning.
6. Older
children have
the opportunity
to take on
leadership roles
within the
group,
initiating a
game, song or
activity. They
are also
wonderful
helpers and
mentors to the
younger
children.
7. Because of
the various ages
there is
generally less
competition and
more cooperation
within the
group. A
mixed-age group
can help teach
children to
understand
behaviors they
themselves
recently had. It
can also help
older children
appreciate their
own progress.
8. Younger
children can
participate in
activities that
are set up by
the older
children even if
they are unable
to initiate the
activity
themselves.
9. Young
children, who
are nurtured,
comforted, and
encouraged by
older children
will learn from
them and be able
to emulate them
when they become
older children
in the group.
10. Self-esteem,
independence and
confidence
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