Lotus Light Montessori School

Community Subscriber

Berkeley, CA

Facility Type[?]:
Home Daycare
DSS Facility License #
013423838 [view license]
Owner:
Ileita Lafitte
(510) 705-1708
ileita [at] lotuslightmontessori.org
Location:
Berkeley
Maximum Capacity:
14
Language(s) Spoken:
English,
Spanish
Ages Served:
2 months - 36 months
Hours
6:30am - 6:00am
Affiliation:
Montessori
Additional Services & Features:
Year-round,
Sibling discount,
Subsidized program,
Breakfast provided,
Lunch provided,
Snacks provided,
Organic options,
Vegetarian options,
Special diet support,
Cloth diapers accepted,
Potty training support,
Special needs support
Editors' Notes:
  • Jan 2023: Capacity increased from 8 to 14
About the Program:

Lotus Light Montessori is a home-based micro-school providing care for children ages 0-3 in an intimate, Spanish-English bilingual, authentically Montessori environment.  We believe that it takes a village to raise a child, and envision a world where all children have the opportunity to blossom into lifelong learners with an empowered sense of self and purpose. Our mission is to empower young children and their families on their path toward self-actualization by applying a holistic approach to learning, in an equitable Montessori environment. We welcome children and families from diverse backgrounds to apply for enrollment.  We look forward to meeting you!

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  • experiences at Little Lotus?

    Feb 27, 2024

    Has anyone had a kiddo attend Lotus Light Montessori School? The website seems lovely with a very nurturing Montessori approach. Curious about people's experiences?

    My child attends this school and we are happy that they are there. It’s a nurturing environment and have seen progress in my child’s development. 

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I have had the pleasure and blessing of witnessing my baby develop into a kind intelligent inquisitive little human being as a student of Lotus Light Montessori from age 6months to 3 years old.

The love, care and guidance he received from them is invaluable. They made such an impression on him that at 4 years old he continues to demand to go back to his old school (Lotus Light) because he loves it.

The program has helped develop and nurture a great curiosity in my son and fervor to always want to learn more. They have instilled within him the value of healthy friendships and taught him to always wonder how he can help his community and the earth.  Because of this program, he initiates exploring new subjects and enjoys doing this independently before he comes back to us with thoughtful questions and assessments.

Lotus Light also provided educational opportunities for parents. They consistently had great workshops to help parents explore new ways to support our children.

Our time at Lotus Light was a God send and we are forever grateful of the impact they have had on our family as a whole.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Lotus Light Montessori! My daughter started attending when she was just 4 months old, and now, at 2.5 years old, she thrives there. It has been amazing to see how the curriculum has evolved as she’s grown, matching her developmental stages and needs. As a testament to how much we love Lotus Light, our second daughter will be joining in just a few months when she turns 4 months old too!

Ileita, the owner, and the entire staff are truly exceptional. They’re nurturing, professional, and wholeheartedly invested in each child’s well-being. They’ve created such a warm, welcoming, and safe environment that my daughter is genuinely excited to go to school every morning. It’s clear that the team takes their responsibilities seriously while ensuring that learning is engaging and fun.

There are countless things I love about Lotus Light – the Spanish immersion program, their steadfast commitment to Montessori principles, the clear and frequent communication with parents, just to name a few. But most of all, I love the peace of mind I have each day knowing my daughter is safe, happy, stimulated, and loved while she’s there.

Lotus Light Montessori has been such a blessing for our family, and we couldn’t be happier with the care and education they provide.

My daughter has been attending Lotus Light for over a year since she was 15 months old. Lotus Light is a rare gem, combining a loving, caring Montessori environment with Spanish immersion. We are constantly blown away with our daughter's new skills such as speaking or singing in Spanish, helping cook or watering plants, and emotional awareness of her and others' feelings. Ileita sets a very high bar for the quality of care and education at Lotus Light and constantly surpasses it. The staff create a very warm and caring environment and our daughter is excited to go to school every day. The communication with parents is excellent with daily photos in Brightwheel, tracking of food and potty, and frequent check-ins with parents. There are also regular events for the school community and it's been wonderful getting to know and developing friendships with other parents. We consider ourselves very lucky to be at Lotus Light and cannot recommend it highly enough.

We sent our two-year old to Lotus Light and I cannot recommend it highly enough. My son aged out of that program with remarkable skills that were immediately noticed at his new Montessori school. Ileita potty trained our little one, and her passion for Montessori education is palpable, yet it is also tailored to the child and accompanied by common sense. I was a stay-at-home mom, so this was my first care experience for my firstborn, so we investigated this place thoroughly and we were very happy with the experience. 

My son recently “graduated” from Lotus light to a preschool near our home and I can’t say enough wonderful things about Lotus. Ileita and teachers like Ms Silvia poured so much love into my son. They have been so deeply invested in his individual growth and nurtured him through so many milestones. I feel like its rare to find a place that treats your child as though they are one of their own but I found that with Ileita. From the high quality ingredients used for meals to the thoughtful programming put on for parents—- Lotus became a place that made my husband and I feel like we were a part of a loving community that would help our child feel safe while reaching his full potential. I’m incredibly grateful for our time here and also all the friendships made between our little one and other kids as well as other parents. 

We have been so happy with our son's experience at Lotus Light! He joined the program when he was 2 and had no prior experience with Spanish. It's amazing how fast he learned the basics in a nurturing environment. The staff is very sweet and welcoming; they must have an endless amount of patience! Every day the kids help make their own food and clean up after themselves. The staff post about 10 adorable photos a day, along with other helpful notes (e.g. what our son ate and how much of it). It's fun to get a peak into their circle time, the crafts they makes, and how they play together. I also love that there is a sizable outdoor space so the kids can play outside.

I'd recommend the school to anyone!