Bilingual Montessori School,LLC

Now accepting applications for the Summer Session and the Academic Year 2009/10.

Space available in Infant,Toddler and Early Childhood Rooms

Your child doesn't have to be bilingual to be enrolled  in our school.

We are a year round school.

We do not close for parents/teachers conferences nor for teachers to attend Conferences

We are a family-friendly school, loving and caring.

An innovative educational alternative!

6 weeks old through kindergarten(6years)

7:30 am - 6:00pm

We are pleased to announce that we have a 3-star rating from New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department - our State licensing entity. BMS is the only private school in White Rock with a 3-star rating. The star rating means that we have met many of the requirements for the 1-5 star ratings.

We have been selected by Los Alamos Small Business Development Center  as "The 2008 Success Client" 

2008 Los Alamos Success Client...Bilingual Montessori School, LLC

Odalys González Fernández has been a Montessori teacher for the last 20 years and has always had dreams of owning her own school. In May 2006, she began to pursue that dream when she first visited with a counselor at the UNM-LA Small Business Development Center. Through the next two years, she spent countless hours with her counselor and friends, researching and designing her new concept for Bilingual Montessori School (BMS). Odalys was chosen because of her commitment to follow her dreams, the dedication necessary to follow through with her commitment, as well as, her continued efforts in successfully marketing the school.
BMS, a 5,000 square-foot colorful facility, opened for ‘learning’ on June 2, 2008 in White Rock. Prior to opening, she spent an abundance of time preparing the new school for an Open House in May of 2008 and its introduction to the community. The new school has received much attention due to its unique approach to childcare and because of the lack of adequate childcare in Los Alamos County. The opening of the school is not only ‘a dream come true’ for Mrs. Fernandez but a real need within the community. BMS combines the power of Montessori and Spanish language instruction to develop the young mind and to prepare children to excel as the leaders of tomorrow. BMS now employees five outstanding teachers including Mrs. Fernández, an assistant teacher and a volunteer that aim to prepare its students to excel as young leaders of tomorrow by combining an exclusive curriculum based on both Montessori and bilingual education, tailored specifically for children, with enhanced first class childcare services. The school, which already has several children on the waiting list, provides a truly unique opportunity for children in the area. The parents of currently enrolled students are extremely proud of a school that will prepare them for their future while teaching them a second language.
When asked about her involvement with the UNM-LA Small Business Development Center, Mrs. Fernández was very excited about her recognition and said: “The UNM-LA Small Business Development Center worked with me to help organize my ideas and thoughts and played a role in clarifying the process for getting my business started.”
The school kicked off its fall session with a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on September 21, 2008 in honor of all her new students and their families. The school is currently accepting applications and the website, www.bilingualmontessorischool.com
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UNM-Los Alamos is the place to visit for no charge, confidential, professional advisement and support.
http://www.nmsbdc.org/losalamos/index.html is loaded with details and information about the Montessori school curriculum and the current activities.

Vision:

To combine the power of Montessori and Spanish language instruction to develop the young mind and to prepare children to excel as the leaders of tomorrow.

Mission:

To provide a high-quality early-childhood curriculum utilizing Montessori and Spanish-language instruction.

Aim:

To provide the framework that instills a life long urge to be:

• Curious

• Knowledgeable

• Open minded

• Independent

• Responsible & willing to lead

The framework relies on core-subject instruction in English enhanced with Spanish language instruction.

Now accepting applications!

(please see Forms page)

111 Longview Dr. Suite 8
White Rock, NM 8754

School phone number:

(505) 672-1800

e-mail: bms.general@gmail.com

Days: Monday – Friday

Instruction: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Care: 7:30 – 8:30 AM, 3:30– 6:00 PM
Ages: 6 weeks – 6 years

Facilities:

Almost 5,000 square feet of space with fully equipped classrooms.  You have to come and see it to believe it. Fire alarm connects directly to the fire station. Fully air-conditioned & handicap facilities. Sign in/out on a electronic state of the art time clock with capability for personal reminders and information.

Calendar - check our calendar for dates and events! Calendar & web page updated 03/10/09