Using Montessori methodology, we foster the development of fine and gross motor skills and begin to establish daily routines. Babies enjoy our innovative early-years stimulation projects, such as The Box of Surprises, Infant Massage, Treasure Baskets, Discovery Play, Experimentation Trays, and the Relaxation Corner. Activities in music, dance, movement, and storytime support the maturation of their abilities. The environment is designed to be comfortable and safe, ensuring the well-being of every child. From the very beginning, babies learn the classroom rules, helping them form good habits. We take special care to use non-toxic, engaging materials that promote motor, sensory, and cognitive development appropriate for their age.

Using Montessori methodology, our 2-year-olds continue developing good habits and routines while participating in activities that enhance their fine and gross motor skills. We begin introducing basic concepts such as shapes and colors. Although activities are structured, children are free to play and explore at their own pace. The children build on experiences from home in a warm and nurturing environment that encourages growth and learning. Through a variety of sensory, motor, and emotional activities, they develop their skills while interacting and sharing with peers of the same age. At this stage, children are more independent than infants and enjoy their playtime in the main patio, while classroom rules continue to be reinforced daily. Teachers also guide children through potty training, helping them gain control over their sphincters, although the timing varies for each child and some may achieve this earlier in the infant class.

At 3 years old, children are transitioning from the infant stage and begin working with the national curriculum, while also participating in our workshops such as languages, music, yoga, and more. From this age, classrooms include play corners for free exploration. The routines for 3-year-olds help consolidate the achievements from the first cycle and provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Children at this stage are more autonomous and skilled, which is why the school provides them with tools to enhance their motor, sensory, and cognitive abilities. At this age, imagination and fantasy are ever-present, so our teachers use engaging activities, games, songs, and stimulating materials to create meaningful learning experiences. This is a crucial stage for acquiring basic knowledge that prepares children to navigate daily life, which is why we focus on providing a strong and concrete foundation.

By 4 years old, children have well-established routines. We continue to work with the national curriculum using our Peruvian-European methodology, and children show greater focus during workshops. At this age, children are highly capable and enjoy being at the nursery with their peers. We take an integral approach, covering all areas: language, mathematics, sciences, as well as fine and gross motor skills, through experiential activities that allow the immediate acquisition of new knowledge. This is the stage where children become more independent and begin to ask questions about the world around them. Our teachers provide clear and thoughtful guidance, helping them develop critical thinking and build the foundation for their worldview. Under our motto “We Learn by Playing”, we implement a variety of dynamic, physical, and role-playing activities that at this age help to expand and enhance their cognitive, linguistic, motor, and social skills, promoting well-rounded development.

Culminating the national curriculum and beyond: In Language, we advance with vowels, letters, and syllables, providing children with the necessary tools for reading and writing before promotion. We focus on phonological awareness as a foundation for literacy and use innovative methods to develop vocal praxis, supporting accurate pronunciation of different sounds. In Mathematics, our approach is experiential and hands-on, using manipulative and recycled materials to create meaningful learning experiences that build a foundation for acquiring new knowledge. In Sciences, children demonstrate their potential as young investigators, drawing conclusions and solving age-appropriate problems using a scientific approach, including trial and error, until they fully construct their understanding. An integral education is essential for us, which is why we provide complementary activities to support cognitive, emotional, and motor development. Our oldest students learn responsibility, reinforce self-esteem, and gain confidence, as they have been encouraged from the start to express themselves through presentations and have developed good habits that will benefit them throughout life. By the end of their 5-year-old language workshops, children acquire a vocabulary of approximately 100 words in English and Quechua, consolidating their bilingual skills in a practical and meaningful way.