SOCDS is a culturally-diverse, private preschool offering a Montessori learning experience for students from 2 1/2 years of age through Kindergarten. The school strives to engender wonder and excitement about learning by using materials designed to appeal to a child’s senses, especially touch and sight. Each young student is encouraged to investigate the world so that learning becomes a natural and joyful activity. Special games teach science, mathematics, language and reading, as well as social skills and confidence. Child’s play becomes serious learning! Classes meet from 8:45am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Half-day programs are available. Attuned to the busy schedule of modern parents, SOCDS also offers supervised before-school care starting at 7:30am and after-school care until 6:30pm. The school features a full summer camp program with weekly themes. Morning sessions are educationally based, while afternoons are more recreational. Please call Annemarie Maini to schedule a private tour.