St. Columba Montessori
LITTLE WAY PRESCHOOL
WELCOME TO ST. COLUMBA MONTESSORI LITTLE WAY PRESCHOOL
Located in beautiful Durango, Colorado in the San Juan Mountains, St. Columba Catholic Montessori Preschool is committed to providing an authentic Montessori experience rooted in the Catholic tradition and inspired by the needs of the young child. At the core of our program is a deep reverence for the child and his own unique journey of "becoming." We believe as Maria Montessori did, that sparking interest and enthusiasm in a child are the key to unlocking a life long love of learning.
TEACHING GOSPEL TRUTH & MORAL VALUE
IN A GRACE FILLED ENVIRONMENT OF GROWTH AND LEARNING
ACCORDING TO CATHOLIC TRADITION.
JOYFULLY CATHOLIC
With a vibrant community and caring atmosphere we place Christ in the center of our days. We are committed to providing a quality Catholic Christian education to Durango and beyond. Prayer and the Sacraments are the center of our lives, and we seek to touch those around us with the tender love and compassion of Jesus.
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AUTHENTICALLY MONTESSORI
With the opportunity to work for extended periods of time in peace and full concentration, children become calm and joyful. They learn with ease through their interaction with the environment, while the teacher serves as an observant guide, understanding each student's growth and providing the materials for deeper understanding at just the right time. The fruits of a successful Montessori program are children who love learning and are fully engaged in their own self-development.
THE LITTLE WAY
St. Therese de Lisieux, a Carmelite nun, boldly desired to become a saint from a very young age, and discovered the little way
to God through her great humility. She recognized that holiness can be attained in daily and ordinary activities –– to do “little things with great love.” In the spirit of St. Therese, we too believe that small tasks accomplished with love and gratitude are transformative.
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Cathechesis of the Good Shepherd
"What does the child need to grow spiritually?" Starting with the child's needs could shift the focus from rigid structures to nurturing their relationship with God. Sofia Cavalletti and Gianna Gobbi explored this idea over fifty years ago. Inspired by Maria Montessori's methods, they created the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a program that respects a child's natural spirituality. By offering a calm, reflective environment, children as young as three can experience God's love through Scripture and liturgy, without being overwhelmed by adult expectations.
Classes
Our classes are carefully crafted to meet the developmental needs of the each & every child.
We offer two multi-age group classes from ages 3-5 years old.
Our educators and support staff are devoted and passionate about the important work of early childhood education.
