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Mission Statement

At Makarim Ohud Day Care mission is to nurture curious, confident, and creative learners through a holistic, competency-based approach. We empower each child to think critically, communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and act with empathy and responsibility. Through hands-on learning and real-world experiences, we prepare our students to thrive in an ever-changing world as independent, innovative, and compassionate global citizens

Vision Statement

At Makarim Ohud Day Care, our vision is to be a model of 21st-century Montessori education that nurtures innovation, creativity, and global citizenship. We envision every child as a confident, compassionate, and adaptable learner who thrives in a dynamic world. By blending Montessori principles with competency-based learning, we aim to foster critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. Through strong partnerships with parents and the community, we strive to inspire lifelong curiosity and empower each child to make a positive impact on society.

What is Montessori Education:

It is rooted in extensive and patient observation of each individual child’s unique nature.
It has revealed that young children possess a natural inclination for work, willingly engaging in activities that bring them profound joy.
It is based on the inherent need of children to learn through hands-on experiences and active participation.
It enables children to achieve the same, if not higher, level of academic success compared to traditional educational systems.
It fosters a higher level of discipline without relying on external rewards and punishments.
It allows teachers to address the needs of each child individually in every subject, guiding them according to their specific requirements.
It allows children to work at their own pace, honouring their individual learning styles and abilities.
It creates abundant opportunities for mutual assistance among the children, where help is given and received with joy and gratitude.
It allows children to engage in activities of their own free choice, without the presence of competition or coercion.
It nurtures the holistic development of a child, encompassing not only intellectual faculties but also qualities such as critical thinking, initiative, and independent decision-making, alongside their emotional counterparts. By participating as active members of a genuine social community, children are trained in the fundamental qualities essential for good citizenship.

Montessori 3 Year Cycle: The Children’s House program, developed by Maria Montessori, is a comprehensive three-year learning journey. The mixed-age classroom environment accommodates children between the ages of three and six, including the Kindergarten year.