Preschool and Pre-Kindergarden
Children are born with a natural sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around them. At The Howard School, we incorporate The Carden Method®, giving preschoolers the guidance and freedom needed to develop independence. It provides a sequential, age-appropriate curriculum along with a nurturing learning environment filled with exploratory opportunities that encourage problem-solving, creativity, respect and responsibility. The Howard School preschool curriculum is designed to promote the child’s intellectual, emotional physical, creative, and social development.
“We are incredibly lucky to have found this school in the small community of Carpinteria. At Howard there is a big emphasis in the development of children as people, not just as students. They seem to really have gained strong interpersonal skills specifically - emotional intelligence, responsibility, and empathy. The small class sizes and a strong emphasis on higher level thinking within the curriculum are really what makes this school great. We've loved every teacher we've met. There is no place I would rather have my children.”
—Kelly O’Donnell