Serendipity Preschool

At Serendipity Preschool, we believe that learning should be a joyful and exciting experience. Our philosophy is centered on providing a nurturing environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and a love for discovery. We strive to offer a high-quality program that develops good reading and math readiness skills, while incorporating music, art, science, and history in a way that is engaging and meaningful to our young students.

Our History

Founded in 1981 by a mother-daughter team with a deep understanding of the importance of early childhood education, Serendipity has a rich history of providing a stimulating and supportive learning environment. With a family history in Monterey dating back to 1801, our school is built on a foundation of strong values, community, and a commitment to excellence.

Our Approach

At Serendipity, we believe that every child is unique and deserves to be treated as an individual. We focus on fostering children's physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development, while encouraging their natural curiosity and creativity. Our experienced teachers are dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment that inspires children to explore, learn, and grow.

Our Program

Our program is designed to be engaging, interactive, and fun, with a focus on thematic units that incorporate music, art, science, and history. Our daily schedule is carefully planned to provide a variety of activities, from music and art to cooking and baking, that promote learning and development.

Our Services

Some of the services we offer include:

• Music: Music is an integral part of our program, with daily music sessions that reinforce our monthly themes and teaching important developmental skills such as singing, clapping, and moving to different rhythms.

• Art: Art is an essential part of our program, with daily art sessions that provide an opportunity for children to express their creativity and imagination.

• Computers: Our computer program provides individualized instruction, allowing children to work on educational software that covers all areas of the curriculum, including math, language, and social studies.

• Cooking & Baking: Periodically throughout each month, our children participate in cooking and baking activities that promote learning and development while having fun.

• Journals: Our journal program encourages children to reflect on their experiences and express themselves through writing and drawing.

• Assessments: We conduct regular assessments to monitor learning and development, providing parents with a clear understanding of their child's progress and needs.

Our Daily Schedule

Our daily schedule is carefully designed to provide a variety of engaging activities that promote learning and development. Some of the activities we offer include:

• Music and Movement: Daily music sessions that reinforce our monthly themes and promote learning and development.

• Art and Craft: Daily art sessions that provide an opportunity for children to express their creativity and imagination.

• Cooking and Baking: Periodic sessions that promote learning and development while having fun.

• Science and History: Thematic units that incorporate music, art, science, and history to provide a rich and engaging learning environment.

Our Philosophy

At Serendipity, we believe that learning should be a joy and full of excitement. We strive to create a stimulating and supportive environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and a love for discovery. Our philosophy is centered on providing a nurturing environment that helps young children develop good reading and math readiness skills, while incorporating music, art, science, and history in a way that is engaging and meaningful.