Santa Clara Montessori Afterschool Program
1041 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050
About
Santa Clara Montessori Afterschool Program includes activities such as art, music, storytelling, practical life tasks, yoga, gardening, cooking, and dynamic movement activities. Children also take part in music and sign language sessions, musical exploration, and yoga and movement sessions that focus on flexibility, balance, and mindfulness. Classrooms use Montessori materials, and indoor areas are set up for creativity and collaboration, with outdoor spaces used for learning about the environment.
• Ages: 4–6 years old
• Schedule: Running from 1:45 pm to 5:30 pm
Santa Clara Montessori Afterschool Program is part of Santa Clara Montessori, which was established in 2014. The program follows an educational philosophy rooted in the Montessori Method, emphasizing child-centered learning, independence, and respect for each child's individual development. The curriculum is described as combining academic rigor with practical life skills and integrating life skills and emotional intelligence with academics.
The program provides a healthy, nutritious snack daily, along with nutritious, organic, home-made meals that include a vegetable option. It maintains a low teacher-to-student ratio and states that safety is a priority, with staff extensively trained in safety procedures, health standards, and emergency preparedness. Safety protocols are in place, and there is an emphasis on physical activity and nutritious, balanced meals.
The leadership team includes founder Katie Gu, who has over 25 years of experience in Montessori education in both South Korea and the United States. The team is described as experienced educators who provide attentive care. The program notes that subsidies are offered through external programs.
Santa Clara Montessori describes its core values as respect, independence, and community engagement, and states that these values are embedded in its curriculum and daily interactions. Parent testimonials mention flexible scheduling, a lunch program, a focus on Montessori learning and wholesome development, individual attention to each child’s development, and parent meet-ups and activities.
Last updated May 23, 2026.
• Ages: 4–6 years old
• Schedule: Running from 1:45 pm to 5:30 pm
Santa Clara Montessori Afterschool Program is part of Santa Clara Montessori, which was established in 2014. The program follows an educational philosophy rooted in the Montessori Method, emphasizing child-centered learning, independence, and respect for each child's individual development. The curriculum is described as combining academic rigor with practical life skills and integrating life skills and emotional intelligence with academics.
The program provides a healthy, nutritious snack daily, along with nutritious, organic, home-made meals that include a vegetable option. It maintains a low teacher-to-student ratio and states that safety is a priority, with staff extensively trained in safety procedures, health standards, and emergency preparedness. Safety protocols are in place, and there is an emphasis on physical activity and nutritious, balanced meals.
The leadership team includes founder Katie Gu, who has over 25 years of experience in Montessori education in both South Korea and the United States. The team is described as experienced educators who provide attentive care. The program notes that subsidies are offered through external programs.
Santa Clara Montessori describes its core values as respect, independence, and community engagement, and states that these values are embedded in its curriculum and daily interactions. Parent testimonials mention flexible scheduling, a lunch program, a focus on Montessori learning and wholesome development, individual attention to each child’s development, and parent meet-ups and activities.
Last updated May 23, 2026.
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