Shadowridge Montessori School won BRONZE for BEST Childcare and Pre-School in North County San Diego
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VISTA, Calif. - Californer -- Shadowridge Montessori School has won two Bronze medals in the 2025 Best of North County contest, being voted as Best Preschool and Best Childcare in North County for their educational preschool through Kindergarten program for children 18 months through six years old. The annual contest drew over 133,000 votes from community members.

"We are incredibly proud and honored to receive these two awards," said Sandrine Buntin, Director of Shadowridge Montessori School.  "It is a testament to the dedication of our entire team and the trust our families place in us. To be recognized by our community in this way is an enormous accomplishment and validates our commitment to providing an exceptional learning environment for every child."

Following the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, the school focuses on treating children with respect and providing individualized instruction based on each child's unique skills and interests. Its comprehensive approach to child development focuses on the whole child—cognitive, social, emotional, and physical—by nurturing their natural curiosity. There, teachers act as Montessori Guides, observing and supporting each child's individual needs to encourage independent discovery and a lifelong love of learning.

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An essential element of the Montessori early childhood classroom is multi-age grouping, called the Three-Year Cycle which encourages mentorship among students, allowing older children to guide their younger peers, fostering a strong sense of community and leadership. In this structure, the oldest children who are in their third year (around age 5-6) take on leadership roles, which helps develop their learning and social skills. This third year, a critical one, effectively serves a purpose similar to today's Kindergarten with an enhanced educational environment.

One of many factors that sets Shadowridge Montessori school apart from other preschools located in North County, San Diego, is its English and Spanish bilingual program. This educational immersion program transitions seamlessly to the primary environment. Children begin learning the basics of both languages as Shadowridge Montessori Guides speak both languages throughout the day, promoting cultural understanding and linguistic versatility. This bilingual component adds a rich dimension to their learning journey, preparing children to succeed in a globalized world with a strong foundation in language, a competitive advantage in the workforce and a deep appreciation for diversity.

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The school's classrooms are thoughtfully designed to create a clutter-free space with child-sized furniture and materials to encourage independence and discovery, while the outdoor learning environment provides the space children need to engage with nature and explore the world around them.

Shadowridge Montessori School is located at 1940 Shadowridge Drive, Vista, California 92081. To visit the school, book your 1:1 Tour today: https://shadowridgemontessorischool.com/