We believe that each child has diverse needs, interests and abilities that should be nurtured in an environment where his/her cognitive, social, emotional and physical needs are met; and unique potentialities maximized. Our main Montessori principles are to: ? Respect the child in his personality and integrity as an individual. ? Support the child in developing his own will, giving him the opportunity to work independently and to make his own choices. ? Help him overcome difficulties. According to Montessori philosophy, the optimum time for developing and honing core life skills is birth to age six. The knowledge and skills learned in the Montessori environment help children become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and lifelong learners.