Empowering Children to Become Curious, Confident, and Conscious Learners
Meet Gisel Zamorano
Gisel is our experienced and caring educator at La Casita Montessori, bringing over 20 years of expertise as a certified kindergarten teacher. She is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children feel loved, safe, and excited to learn. Known for her warmth, patience, and genuine affection for children, Gisel ensures each child enjoys every moment spent at La Casita Montessori, making their days joyful, enriching, and unforgettable.
Meet Lucia Rios
Lucia is the welcoming face of La Casita Montessori, serving as our Head of Admissions. With a certification in Mind-Body Psychology and extensive experience as a kindergarten teacher, Lucia deeply believes in the Montessori philosophy. She’s committed to helping children flourish emotionally and academically, guiding parents step-by-step through the enrollment process, answering questions with warmth, clarity, and patience. Lucia’s passion for supporting families ensures each child finds their perfect place here at La Casita Montessori.
Our Philosophy and Approach: Montessori & Spanish Immersion
At La Casita Montessori, we embrace the Montessori philosophy because we believe every child is naturally curious, creative, and capable of incredible growth. Our approach focuses on nurturing the whole child—emotionally, socially, physically, and intellectually—in a calm, respectful environment.
We combine authentic Montessori practices with immersive Spanish experiences, helping children develop language skills effortlessly through everyday interactions, activities, and play.
How does this translate into the classroom?
Montessori means creating an environment that encourages independence, allowing children to safely interact with their surroundings. This includes furniture, shelves, and materials placed at the child’s eye level, enabling them to easily organize toys, hang clothes, and perform daily tasks on their own. Here's how this looks in our classroom
Child-led Learning: Your child chooses activities that spark their natural curiosity, promoting engagement and joyful learning.
Hands-on Experiences: Our activities are tactile and interactive, ensuring your child actively explores and fully absorbs concepts.
Prepared Environment: Classrooms are thoughtfully designed to be safe, organized, and inviting, fostering independence and confidence.
Practical Life Skills: Children gain everyday skills like dressing, cleaning, and caring for their environment, building self-confidence and responsibility.
Social-Emotional Guidance: We help children navigate their emotions, communicate effectively, and resolve conflicts with patience and compassion.
Spanish Immersion: Your child naturally absorbs Spanish through playful interactions, songs, and daily routines, developing vocabulary and cultural awareness.
These practices create a nurturing space where your child not only learns but also flourishes happily each day.
