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Montessori Greenhouse, Garden Grove & Los Alamitos | Bettering the future of education for every child. Prece Navigation Toddler Primary Elementary Calendar Announcements Admissions Toddler Primary Elementary Calendar Announcements Admissions Welcome to Montessori Greenhouse . Montessori Greenhouse School was founded in 1970 by Joy & Charles Turner with the goal of offering a high quality educational beginning for children before they reached school age (3 – 6- year olds). In 1981 we expanded our program to include Elementary. Since that time we have opened an infant/toddler program and built a new school facility, as well. We serve the needs of children between the ages of 18 months and 12 years. Contact Garden Grove Campus : (714) 805-6016 info.montessorigreenhouse@prece.com 5856 Belgrave Ave Garden Grove, CA 92845 Contact Los Alamitos Campus : ? (562) 430-4409 ? 4001 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Follow: Announcements: Ho ho ho, look who’s got a brand spanking new website! January 30, 2023 Programs offered Choose a program to learn how we focus on addressing all four components for a successful child’s education: curriculum, pedagogy, professional development and parent engagement. Toddlers 18 months - 3 years Primary 3 years - 6 years Elementary 6 Years - 12 Years Swipe Through Our Photo Gallery . Meet our Garden Grove Campus Educators . Heather Lambert Executive Director a seasoned educator, Montessorian, Teacher Trainer and Director. Heather began her career in education at the University of Calgary where she earned her Bachelor degree in 1985. After getting married and moving to California in 1987, she began to work at Montessori Greenhouse. Read More Emma Gilani Administrator Emma handles the accounting and daily facility operations. Emma joined MGH in 2000 after both of her boys began attending preschool. Emma bursts with pride when she talks about her adult children who went to Montessori Greenhouse from the early childhood level through 6th grade. Read More Anita Alaja Toddler 2/Early Childhood Transition Head Teacher Anita Alaja has been a teacher at Montessori Greenhouse since 1994. She realized her passion for early childhood education when taking college courses in 1990. This new found love came as a major shift in her life as she was previously studying Locomotive Engineering. Read More Lizbeth Manzo-Gonzalez Toddler 1 Head Teacher Lizbeth realized her love of teaching in college where she took up multiple volunteer opportunities and internships to work with children of various ages, socioeconomic statuses, and cultures. She received her Bachelors of Science in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University, Fullerton. Read More Jasmin Sanchez Lower Elementary Head Teacher Jasmin Sanchez graduated from California State University, Long Beach with her Bachelor of Arts in English Education. She has always been passionate about education and working with children. When she first discovered Montessori, she was immediately drawn to the philosophy, curriculum, and materials. Read More Radhika Seneviratne Early Childhood Head Teacher Radhika Seneviratne has been a Montessori Teacher for the past 40 years and holds a Montessori certification in Early Childhood Education for 3 to 6 year old’s. She joined Montessori Greenhouse in 1990 as the Toddler program’s Head Teacher Read More Karishma Shah Upper Elementary Head Teacher Karishma has a Masters degree in History and a Bachelors in Economics. She is certified in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education of the Montessori system under AMS (American Montessori Society) from the Montessori Western Teacher Training Program. Read More Shirley Stahl TK / Kindergarten Head Teacher Inspired by her own children’s suggestions, coupled with an early interest in the field and psychology, the former paralegal/secretary Shirley changed vocations in 2018. She received her 2nd college degree with honors in Child Development. Read More Cindy Thompson Early Childhood Head Teacher Read More Cindy has been with Montessori Greenhouse for nearly 20 years. She began her career working at the Los Alamitos school as a teacher’s assistant in the classroom. Melissa Vasquez Upper Elementary Head Teacher Inspired by her own children’s suggestions, coupled with an early interest in the field and psychology, the former paralegal/secretary Shirley changed vocations in 2018. She received her 2nd college degree with honors in Child Development. Read More Deborah Wallin Lower Elementary Head Teacher Deborah has taught grades 2-8 in public and private schools. She earned her Teaching Credential at CSU Long Beach and Liberal Studies degree as well as Supplementary Authorizations to teach English, Social Studies, and Art. Read More Susan El-Ghossaini TK / Kindergarten Head Teacher ... Read More Meet our Los Alamitos Campus Educators . Christine Weld Director / Early Childhood Head Teacher Christine Weld began her career in early childhood development after high school. She received her American Montessori Society Early Childhood Teaching Credential in 1988 from the Montessori Western Teacher Training Program. Read More Karinna Burch Early Childhood Head Teacher Karinna has a zest for both teaching and learning. She has been working with children for the past 5 years as a swim instructor and will be graduating from California State University, Dominguez Hills this year with a degree in Liberal Studies and an elementary teaching credential. Read More Book a Personalized Tour . Students are admitted on a first-come, first served basis, subject to availability at the selected school. When you tour the school you will have the opportunity to observe children in the classroom. Seeing the classes in session is important and will help you understand how our classrooms work. We will also explain Montessori philosophy and answer any questions you might have. Relation to Child Mother Father Gauardian Number of children 1 2 3 4 School of interest Virtual Montessori School Garden Grove CA Los Alamitos CA Mission Viejo CA Oceanside CA Program of interest Toddler (18 months - 3 years) Preschool/K (3 years - 6 years) Lower Elementary (1st - 3rd) Upper Elementary (4th - 6th) Just curious - no children (yet) How did you hear ? Attended Community Event Attended School Event Direct Mailing Drove/Walk by School Email Facebook Internet Search Other Other Social Media Print Ad Referral/Word of Mouth Yelp Submit Form Our schools are open and accepting enrollment. Book a tour We are proudly part of Prece Early Childhood Education. Learn More. © Copyright 2020, Prece Early Childhood Education Our network of schools Mission Viejo, CA Los Alamitos, CA Garden Grove, CA Oceanside, CA local_phone (714) 805-6016 email Email home Address Heather Lambert is the Executive Director of Montessori Greenhouse Schools. She is a seasoned educator, Montessorian, Teacher Trainer and Director. Heather began her career in education at the University of Calgary where she earned her Bachelor degree in 1985. After getting married and moving to California in 1987, she began to work at Montessori Greenhouse. Heather started as an associate teacher in the elementary school and very early on fell in love with the Montessori method. She immediately noticed that the classroom had a different feel to it. The children were empowered in a child-centered environment to nurture their natural desire for knowledge, independence, and to respect themselves and the world around them. They were encouraged to work to their capacity through individualized lessons tailored to their specific needs and developmentally appropriate concepts. The method had responsibility, accountability and the opportunity to thrive to be the best they could be built into it. Montessori philosophy enveloped social, emotional, physical and academic areas; it was the full package. Heather received her AMS Elementary I credential from the Montessori Teacher Education Center in...