The Monarch Program is designed for toddlers and young children. The Monarchs will spend the majority of their day outdoors in nature discovering the world around them.
Ages 18 months to 5 years old
Monday through Friday
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Full day 8:30 - 4:30 pm
Morning 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon 12:30 - 4:30
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Child/caregiver ratio 4:1 with 12 children total ​
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We're open all year, and our breaks mostly follow the AISD calendar for holidays. We close for one week at the start and end of summer, plus we have scheduled breaks for parent volunteer and teacher development days.
A day at ABA consists of many activities such as gardening, science investigations, creating various art projects, imaginative free play, inquiry based learning, emotional awareness, social wisdom, expressive movement, cooking/ baking items from our garden, music and songs, and practicing yoga and meditation.
We also have a beautiful indoor work environment that the children will access for sensorial works, practical life, manipulatives, calming peace corner, creative arts, books and circle time. We model our mixed age group upon the Montessori philosophy.
​The Afternoon Program consists of science activities, maintenance and harvesting of our garden, pre-reading, mathematics, nature journaling, movement, and various projects.
Our Space
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Spacious indoor classroom, bathed in beautiful sunlight.
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Dedicated nap room with individual cots, and a quiet library.
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Large playground with a playhouse, swings, and a mud kitchen, all shaded by an oak tree. The playground's layout is regularly updated throughout the school year.
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Children's garden where we grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
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Sand yard, and a back playground equipped with a climbing dome and a tree fort for older children.
DEVELOPMENTAL READINESS FOR ABA
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Self-care: Dressing and undressing independently, self-feeding, and drinking from a cup.
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Independence: Separating from parents with minimal disruption and independently participating in daily activities and routines.
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Mobility & Communication: Being independently mobile and able to verbalize needs.
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Safety: Demonstrating safe behavior that does not harm themselves or others.
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Following Instructions: Understanding and following one-step directions.