December 2021 In Review

Blog Layout

December 2021 In Review

Dina Scarcelli

Deck the classroom!

Oh me oh my! Can you believe that we ended the calendar year already? We will soon be ringing in the new year and boy, things are getting exciting in the DMS Montessori Preschool and Daycare Community!

Programming was wonderful this past month as the children thoroughly enjoyed the holiday cheer with all music and movement activities in December focusing on performing in their holiday concert! The children performed virtually for their parents and the 45 minute concert was a hit! Parents enjoyed watching them perform songs and dance to holiday music while showcasing their talent and some of what they've learned so far this school year! We baked cookies together (Montessori practical life), we went caroling in the neighborhood, and Santa visited our school!

From fun practical life holiday themed activities and crafts, to lots of fun in the snow, we always enjoy our time together at DMS Montessori!

On the expansion front, we were able to complete a lot of work at the new location in December! The holidays certainly impacted our opening target of January 3 and caused further delays. BUT, things always go as they are supposed to in life - Mrs. Dina believes that! And so we continue to think positively about the trades coming back from vacation rested and that their delayed orders come in sooner than later! The impact from COVID is felt across the board from the soaring cost of supplies to trades getting sick with COVID, to the incredible delays in receiving ordered and special ordered childcare related and trades related materials. It has been a learning process to say the least! I am a patient person, but I am facing a fully enrolled opening so the last thing I want is to disappoint my families and staff with yet another delay.

Happy holidays and warm wishes from my family to yours!

Mrs. Dina :)

Button
Button
Button
Button

< Older Post Newer Post >

April 2022

By Dina Scarcelli • 22 Jul, 2022

GRAND OPENING! April 11, 2022

March 2022

By Dina Scarcelli • 22 Jul, 2022

Choosing A Montessori School

February 2022

By Dina Scarcelli • 22 Jul, 2022

Montessori Practical Life Activities You Can Do From Home!

January 2022

By Dina Scarcelli • 22 Jul, 2022

Fostering Independence

November in Review

By Dina Scarcelli • 18 Jan, 2022

November Progress at Our New Location!

October 2021 in Review

By Dina Scarcelli • 01 Nov, 2021

A heart full of love and appreciation for you this October!

September 2021 In Review

By Dina Scarcelli • 20 Oct, 2021

I signed the lease! I am so excited to announce our new location for January 2022 will be at 101 Simcoe Street North in Oshawa! I have some exciting plans to execute and I cannot wait to keep you posted along the way! Now enrolling for January 2022! Let the extra BUSY begin! We had a lot of fun in September! We went to the apple orchard to apple pick and support our apple theme. We noticed many different types of apples and analyzed the parts of the apple as we enjoyed eating them in class. We were able to learn in real life how the apple grows and where. We learned about the parts of the apple, apple life cycle, did apple crafts and art. We learned a song about the parts of the apple which the children love to sing every day! Of course, phonics is heavily emphasized every day as usual. The letter A was a big focus this month. My family and I would like to thank you all for your follows, your support and your community connection. Without you, growth would not be possible. Your recognition of our unique and heart-full program is not going unnoticed. We will always lead with a pure heart and soul in providing the BEST early learning experience for your child. Regards, Dina

August in Review

By Dina Scarcelli • 15 Sep, 2021

WE ARE EXPANDING AND MOVING LOCATIONS IN JANUARY 2022! I signed a lease for a charming and unique property in central Oshawa! I am very excited and so is our DMS Montessori Preschool and Daycare Inc. community! This endeavor has been a dream of mine to achieve for most of my adult life. I always knew teaching was in my blood, but this just fulfills my ultimate goals of opening my own Montessori preschool and making a difference in our community and in the lives of many beautiful children! I want the children who’s lives I / we touch to go on and lead the most fulfilling lives possible because I provide them with the most optimal preschool experience possible to expand their horizons and open them up to the wonders of the World. The capacity for growth in all areas of development is massive at the early childhood level. All these children need is the experiences and opportunities to reach their maximum potential at this level. I know that I have made a difference in these tiny human’s lives over the last five years, both through who I am as a person, my values and genuine passion for children and their development, and through my relationship and undying desire to provide only the best to parents and children, but now I want to give that same top-quality care to more children whose parents are waiting for this new step of growth. With over 30 families on my current waiting list, the time for me to make this expansion happen is NOW! I take possession on September 1, 2021. Grand opening is slated for January 3, 2022, if all renovations and licensing preparations go according to plan over the next few months. I shall surely keep you posted on all developments so stay tuned! Contact me through my website for information about enrollment and career opportunities! Voting round is almost over but there’s still time to vote for us! Durham Reader’s Choice Awards Whitby/Oshawa, DMS Montessori Preschool and Daycare Inc. for best daycare, nursery school and private school. Help us win this again! Thank you for you support! Dina Scarcelli

July 2021 in Review

By Dina Scarcelli • 03 Aug, 2021

July 2021 in Review July was full of outdoor learning and fun! We went on many field trips, enjoyed a lot of water activities and play, and had a beautiful picture day. We had a Hawaiian day, beach theme, farm theme, teddy bear picnic and a fun tea party theme! Butterfly release also happened last month. The fun never ends at DMS Montessori Preschool and Daycare Inc. We always aim to enhance the child’s level of interest and through fun activities and themes we ensure that the children remain engaged and enjoy their early childhood experience. Field trips last month to support the themes above included the following location: *Darlington Park Beach *Our Tiny Farmstead *Watson Farm *Cedar Park Interest in joining our DMS Montessori family? Waiting list forms available. Contact us through our website today! Check out our website and social media pages to stay in touch and see what we do! We promise your child a wonderful preschool experience that will prepare them for more than just school ahead – but for life. Thank you for your ongoing support! Dina Scarcelli

June 2021 in Review

By Dina Scarcelli • 06 Jul, 2021

I cannot believe that another school year has come to an end! June was a busy month but an incredibly good one, as usual! Our highlights included receiving our live larvae to support our life cycle of a butterfly theme, CASA graduation and year end report cards! Just like the butterfly changing over the course of their cycle before ready for emergence, so are our three of our beautiful children ready to move forward after graduating from DMS Montessori Preschool and Daycare Inc! What a fantastic time we have had together over the last few years! April-Jane moves onto SK in September after three and a half years, Matteo moves onto SK after two and a half years, and Alice moves onto JK after two years. I am so proud of each of them and the children they are today. We had an intimate ceremony for them at the end of June. I am excited to see these children grow into their future which looks promising! These children, like all in our care, have received a solid foundation to prepare them for all areas of life, not just academically. I am personally so grateful to their parents for choosing me, trusting me, supporting my program and for the relationship we have had since day one. Thank you to all parents for the same. We studied each step of the butterfly life cycle and look forward to releasing our butterflies early July! We watched them change before our eyes, starting from the larvae stage all the way through the chrysalis stage to the emergence of beautiful Painted Lady butterflies! Children are always excited and amazed throughout their experience working with real life nature in their own classroom! It provides concrete learning experiences which aids in retention and deep understanding of what they learn. Check out the adorable photos of our grads and our butterfly life cycle! Have a safe and healthy summer! Dina Scarcelli

Your Privacy Matters!

DMS Montessori Preschool and Daycare Inc. is committed to respecting the privacy of individuals and recognizes a need for the appropriate management and protection of any personal information that you agree to provide to us. We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization, other than as necessary to fulfill your request.