Toddler Program
Age 18 months to 3 years old
Ratio of 1 teacher to 6 students
Why Choose AppleSeed Montessori for Your Toddler?
At AppleSeed Montessori School, we believe every child is a “spiritual seed” — full of potential, curiosity, and individuality. Our Toddler Program provides a loving, structured environment that supports the early years of development with purpose and care.
🌞 A Day in the Life
- Warm Welcome – Drop-off begins at 8:00 AM with personalized greetings and a smooth transition to the day.
- Circle Time – Children learn about the calendar, weather, and participate in Montessori demonstrations.
- Individual Work – Toddlers freely explore hands-on materials in Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Art.
- Outdoor Play – Daily gross motor play strengthens muscles, coordination, and social bonds.
- Socialization – Group activities foster empathy, communication, and independence.
🎓 Our Montessori Curriculum
- Practical Life – Pouring, buttoning, and real-life tasks build coordination and independence.
- Sensorial – Materials isolate qualities like color, shape, and texture to refine the senses.
- Language – Story time, puppet shows, and phonics prepare your child for reading and speaking.
- Math – Children grasp early math concepts through daily counting and hands-on tools.
- Art & Music – Creative expression flourishes through painting, crafts, movement, and music.
- Science Exploration – Nature, animals, and plants spark curiosity and observation.
🌟 Focused On Your Child
- Individualized Learning – Lessons are tailored to each child’s stage of development.
- Normalization Focus – Children learn self-discipline, concentration, and the joy of purposeful work.
- Sharing Day (Mondays) – A weekly opportunity for children to build confidence and communication.
Ready to begin your child's Montessori journey?
📞 Call 408-245-7338 or follow this link to schedule a tour!
Come see how AppleSeed Montessori can help your child bloom!
Our Teachers
Ms Fernandez
Hello, my name is Ms Ana, I speak English and Spanish. I took my Early Childhood Education and Montessori courses from San Jose City College, and have worked at Appleseed for over 15 years (since 2009).
I strongly believe that children can learn through play, interacting with others, and hands-on learning activities. I also believe that respecting, caring, bonding with both children and their families are the vital foundation for memorable early childhood experiences.
I strive to build loving and respectful relationships with all of our children and their families. I like to observe and learn from others, everyone is a teacher in my classroom. I find joy seeing people grow and learn.
Besides caring for children, also have a CNA license and have been working part time providing home care assistance for the US Veterans Affairs since 2011. I love helping others!
In my spare time, I love cooking, traveling, watching movies, and Spending time with my family and friends.
Ms Winnie
Hi, my name is Winnie Nie. I’m thrilled to be a part of the team here at Appleseed Montessori School, working alongside wonderful students and colleagues.
I was born and raised in China, where I received my education before my family immigrated to the United States in 2006. Prior to moving, I worked for 16 years at the Jiangmen branch of the Agricultural Bank of China. My passion for teaching began while volunteering at Bright Beginning Preschool, and it only grew stronger during my time at Raise Star Daycare from 2009 to 2013. To build on this experience, I took Child Development courses at De Anza College, followed by the Montessori IT Child Development course at the Montessori Teacher Education Center in Sunnyvale.
Since joining Appleseed Montessori School in September 2013, I’ve had the opportunity to work in toddler, bilingual, and English classes. Currently, I work as a floater, so you may see me all around the school. I can speak Mandarin, Cantonese, and English and I am always here to help whenever you need. I truly enjoy encouraging children to learn independently, and I appreciate each child’s unique qualities. In my free time, I love traveling, doing aerobic exercise, and sharing delicious food with family and friends.