Special Needs Care near Villa Park, CA

Toddlers

This is the time when children use their bodies, senses, and emerging problem-solving skills to learn about and make sense of their world in the ways most meaningful and effective for them. Our toddler educators give your toddler responsive, individualized attention to help build their skills. Activities range from the simple to the complex, with work areas arranged by subject. Montessori materials not typically found at other schools are used, as children choose activities based on their own interests. We focus on sensory and perception; self-help; language; physical and motor skills; social and emotional growth. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Primary

Learning revolves around tangible experiences. Practical life exercises like sorting, pouring, or washing dishes are introduced. Children also use concrete materials such as movable alphabets, cubes, cylinders, and other objects to learn. They learn to work together, with each others’ best interests in mind. This broad-based program allows children to explore a range of subjects and ideas: science and nature, music and movement, sensorial experiences, cooking and nutrition, cultural awareness, history; geography, language arts, and mathematics.

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Daycare Program

Infant Care

A warm, licensed infant care program for ages 6 weeks to 18 months. We provide gentle routines, individualized attention, a clean and calm environment, and nurturing care to support each baby’s early development.

Toddler Care

Our toddler program offers age‑appropriate learning through crafts, story time, outdoor play, and hands‑on activities. Children enjoy a fun, structured routine with plenty of exploration, social play, and healthy homemade meals each day.

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Shining Gems Family Childcare

With over eight years of experience and a California Teacher Permit, our owner and director has expertise in nurturing infants and toddlers. We aim to create an enriching environment that supports your child's growth and well-being.

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Toddler Care Program

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Silly Little Genius-Infants

Our warm, experienced team—many of whom are mothers—specializes in infant care and development. We nurture each baby through every milestone with love, skill, and close attention, helping them grow confidently in a safe, secure, and enriching environment.

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Michelle Spoor

I provide infant and toddler care full and part time: 2-5 full days (7:30am to 5:30pm) or 3-5 half days (7:30am to 12:30pm)

Michelle Spoor

I provide infant and toddler care full and part time: 2-5 full days (7:30am to 5:30pm) or 3-5 half days (7:30am to 12:30pm)

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Before and After Care Program

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Toddler Care Program

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Primary Program

The Primary program is Preschool through Kindergarten age children and consists of five main areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language Arts, Math and the exploration of Physical, Cultural & Natural Worlds.

Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

Primary

A primary-age Montessori education offers a unique learning experience that helps to prepare children for their future. It encourages independent exploration, allowing students to develop at their own pace while giving them the freedom to select activities and focus on topics of interest.

Pre-Primary

In our Pre-Primary community, we greatly emphasize preparing an environment in which each child has the ability to move and explore, which supports the development of their self-knowledge.

Waddlers

Throughout the day, the infants are constantly stimulated through song, art , music and movement, tummy time, etc. Our Waddler program provides a safe, nurturing environment in which our little ones can grow, feel safe and at home. We create a very family style environment.

Toddler Component

The toddlers are learning that objects have different textures, colors, shapes and sizes.This age group loves to learn through using their five senses, as well as through their large and fine motor experiences. With our large playgrounds, we love to explore the outdoors and have fun experiences.

Daycare Program

Drop-In Care Program

Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

Toddler Program

Toddlers are curious and their curiosity should be fed. This is how they learn. Our program allows them to discover the world in which they live.

Primary Program

Our primary classroom is a mixed age environment with an expanded academic curriculum. The young child learns from the older child and from imitation. For the older child, learning is reinforced by providing an example to the younger ones.

Infant Program

Infants in their truest form have a natural quest for knowledge. Given the chance, they want to learn and thrive. Spectrum Montessori at Woodbury provides just that opportunity to explore life in a peaceful, unpressured environment.

Toddler Program

Toddlers are curious and their curiosity should be fed. This is how they learn. Our program allows them to discover the world in which they live.

Daycare Program

A warm, Montessori-inspired toddler program where little ones learn through play, sensory bins, building activities, music, art, and practical life experiences. We encourage independence, language, and social skills while partnering with families to support potty training when each child is ready.

Preschool Program

Montessori-inspired preschool for ages 3-5 blending hands-on learning, Reggio-inspired creativity, and classical academics. Children explore math, literacy, science, art, music, and practical life through engaging materials that build independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.