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The proposed 2.57 acre site will be utilized to construct one single story school building, playground
and parking lot. The physical phmt will consist of a 12,000 square foot school building and a 26,000 square foot
playground area, including a 3,800 square foot covered veranda. The building will be comprised of three offices,
a conference room, a staff lounge, a staff restroom, a staff prep room, n ne classrooms (two toddler classrooms,
six pre-school classrooms, and one kindergarten classroom), 9 studE nt restrooms, and a 910 square foot
multipurpose room. A major component of the Montessori Philosophy is the appreciation and harmonious
coexistence with nature. As a result, the site design will promote the preservation of natural areas. Our Walnut
Creek Campus has won three design awards:
• California State AssE mbly - Design Recognition Award
• California State Senate - 2006 Design Recognition Award
• City of Walnut Creek - Design Recognition Award for "a distinguished contribution to beauty of
environment"
The proposed Dublin campus will follow the same design guidelines as tl e Walnut Creek campus.
Springfield is licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services, and adheres to all the
requirements under Title 22. Springfield provides a Montessori curriculum for students between the ages of 2
and 6.
The School will be licensed for 180 students, consisting of toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. The
School will employ a total of 15 teachers. Utilizing the Walnut Creel; Campus as the model, because of the
flexibility in enrollment options (3 day, 4 day & 5 day enrollment is possible) the average daily attendance is
approximately 150 students. Tl: e teachers needed to support these stl dents arrive and depart on a staggered
basis according to the following schedule:
7 a.m. to 8 a.m. - 3 teachers arrive
8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - 7 teachers arrive
8:30 a.m. _o 9 a.m. - 5 teachers arrive
9 a.m. to 12 noon - a total of 15 teachers are on campus
12:30 p.m. - 2 teachers depart (fewer teachers are needed because childr m enrolled in the morning session leave
at 12 noon)
12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. - 13 teacher:; are on campus
3:30 p.m. - 8 teachers depart (fe-v,,er teachers are needed because childre t enrolled in the afternoon session leave
at 3 p.m.)
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. - 5 teachers a-e on campus
5 p.m. - 2 teachers depart
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. - 3 teachers are on campus
6 p.m. - the remaining 3 teachers depart
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The Recess schedule is fixed. Each classroom has access to the playgrour d area for a 30 minute period. Utilizing
the Walnut Creek campus as the model, teachers adhere to the below schedule. The number of students per
classroom that will utilize the playground area is based on an average c aily attendance of 150 students. These
numbers -will obviously increase as daily attendance increases, however at most, 24 children will occupy the
playground area. Keeping in mi id the size of the playground, 26,000 square feet, elevation difference between
the School and the adjacent neighborhood, and the 29,000 square feet ol'sloping hillside buffer, noise impact on
the adjacent neighborhood will be insignificant.
8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Classroom # 1. Eighteen students will occupy the playground area.
8:30 to 9:00 a.m. - Toddler Classrooms #'s 5 & 9. Twenty students will occupy the playground area
9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. - Classroom # 2. Eighteen students will occupy the playground area.
9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. - Classroom #3. Eighteen students will occupy the playground area.
10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Classroorr, #4. Eighteen students will occupy the playground area
10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Classroom. #6. Eighteen students will occupy the playground area
11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Classroom, #7. Twenty students will occupy the Playground area.
11:30 a.m. to 12 noon - Classroom #8. Twenty students will occupy the playground area
Springfield Montessori School subscribes to the Montessori Teaching Philosophy. Briefly, this
philosophy, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952), ensures an environment that is conducive to
learning, an environment rich in life giving activities suited to the needs of the developing child. The program's
goals for the child are to provide an environment that promotes a love of learning, to help the child develop
physical and mental order and 'Inner Discipline", to provide an envirc nment and materials within it that will
meet the child's emotional, cognitive, spiritual, social, and physical deg elopmental needs, and to help the child
to help himself through the processes of independence, responsibility, socialization, grace and courtesy.
Springfield is a member of PACE, the Professional Association for Childhood Education. The members of this
institution are required to maintain the highest standards in Early Childhood Education. The following
requirements and standards are set forth by PACE and are implemented at Springfield:
Commitment to the student
Commitment to the public
Commitment to the profession
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Springfield offers a wide variety of educational programs and sc aedules. This enables most any student,
including those with special needs, to find a niche where he / she can flourish.
The Toddler Program is designed for children between the ages of 2 ind 3 years. The primary focus of the
program is to prepare the young child to understand his/her environment through "Practical Life" and "Sensorial
Materials."
• Hours: Morning session: 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Full Dz.y session: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Extended Care: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. & 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Days: 5 days, 4 days, 3 days
The Pre-school Program is designed for children between the ages of 3 and 5 years. The program creates an
environment in which the child will experience both the educational and social aspects of learning. The
curriculum is based on Math, Language, and Sciences. There are two sessions in this program - Morning Session
and the Afternoon Session, which when combined comprise the full academic day of 6 hours
• Hours: Morning session: 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Afternoon session: 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Full Day session: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Extended Care: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. & 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Days: 5 days, 4 days, 3 days
The Kindergarten Program is for children between the ages of 5 and 6 y ears. It is designed as a preparatory class
for First Grade and is structured to enhance academic skills in Math, L£ nguage, Reading, and Sciences. In order
to provide a balance of all skills. emphasis is placed on problem solving, social skills, etiquette, and gross motor
skills.
• Hours: Half Day session: 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Full Day session: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Extenc'.ed Care: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. & 3 p.m. to 6 F.m.
Days: 5 days - Monday through Friday
The Foreign Language Program is an integral part of the curriculum, as learning a foreign language in the early
years has been proven to have far reaching benefits for the young child. French is offered once a week in the
morning and Spanish is offered once a week in the afternoon to a 1 Pre-K and Kindergarten classes. The
curriculum is based on learning through interaction, repetition, visual aids, and vocabulary. Games, activities,
poems, drama, and songs are used to bring these two languages alive. This program is included in the tuition fee.
The Music Program is offered once a week in the mornings to all Pre-K and Kindergarten classes. The class is
conducted by Ms. Nicole Hammer who has a M.A. in Music Theory and an M.A. in Music History. She is a
certified Orff Schulwerk teacaer. The program emphasizes creati-ie energy, movement, and individual
expression. The music lessons consist of song, speech, musical gatres, dance, and the playing of musical
instruments. This program is included in the tuition fee.
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The Summer School Program is offered from the beginning of July to the end of August every year. The program
is open to children between the ages of 2 and 9 years. Summer School information and curriculum details are
mailed to parents in April. The Springfield Summer Program incl-ides a drama component and an art
appreciation component. In Drama, staff members inspire the children to perform and bring forth their
individual creativity. In Art Apfreciation, the children experience the work of some of history's most admired
artists.
All children enrolled at Springfield Montessori School are eligible for the Before and After School Program. The
program is available from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p. n. throughout the year. The curriculum
consists of recreation, gardening, arts and crafts, cooking projects, gatr es, reading, and free play time. Special
programs such as music, dance, Spanish, and French are also available at an additional cost.
The number of programs offered, variety of session start and end times, and flexible enrollment options all
influence traffic flow into and olt of the site, as evidenced by the staggered child pick up and drop of schedule
typical of the Walnut Creek Campus. A staggered pick up and drop off helps minimize vehicular traffic into and
out of the School site, as well as noise and circulation issues.
Springfield will cater to a diverse, upper-middle class clientele, the majority of which are working
professionals in business/management, financial operations, law services, healthcare, and the technology
industry.
As varied as the customers are, their expectations are similar. These customers place a high priority on a sound
education. They are seeking an institution that provides a strong academic foundation with an emphasis on
problem solving skills. It should also have a sense of community, a place where the students can develop their
social skills. Needless to say, Springfield's parents are extremely demanding and have high expectations. It is
with pride that Springfield can say that it meets or exceeds the expectations of all its patrons.
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