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2440 Garlick Blvd
Richland, WA 99354 - (509) 375-1638
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Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Ages: 12 months - 8 years
- Overview
- Programs
- Our Team
About Children’s Garden Montessori
Located off Spengler Street, behind Washington River Protection Services inside the Tri-Cities Research District Business Complex in Richland is Children’s Garden Montessori, a Cadence Education® School.
Here, our trained, qualified and caring staff takes a Montessori, hands-on approach to learning and provides quality programming and dedicated teachers for children from 1 year old to 8 years old.
Our students are encouraged to be active and creative explorers, as well as independent, self-confident and inquisitive learners. Each child is treated as an individual and encouraged to progress at his natural ability while still reaching desired age-level goals. In addition to core curriculum offered for preschool through second grade, we provide before and after school care for enrolled school age children.
Children’s Garden Montessori is lauded for its warmly decorated, homelike environment found throughout the school. Our family-friendly policy is one that welcomes parent visits any time of the day. We host monthly events and parties celebrating major holidays that lend a fun, celebratory feel on campus. We also offer multiple age-appropriate playgrounds and an outdoor learning environment.
Programs Offered
- Toddler Care (ages 1 year to 3 years)
- Primary (ages 3 to 6 years)
- Elementary (ages 6 to 8 years)
Our Philosophy
Our many years of experience and deep commitment to the importance of each child’s early educational experience drive the school to continually grow. We work to meet the unique needs of each child stressing the importance of each classroom as a community and working to build strong social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills.
Children’s Garden Montessori strives for diversity in our staff, parents and children. Each member of our school is treated as an individual, with a general sense of respect for individuality being important.
Programs Offered
Our Team
![Stacey Kennedy](https://www.cadence-education.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/811-SD-Stacey-Kennedy.png)
Stacey Kennedy
School Director
I started working in early childhood in 2016. I started out as a primary teacher, followed by a a kindergarten teacher for 4 years. I then moved into the roles of Assistant Director, followed by Program Director. I love watching children learn and grow! Building strong and meaningful relationships with students and helping to create a learning environment where children feel safe to explore, take risks and express themselves.
In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my family, camping and reading! I also enjoy gardening and photography!
![Cheryl Ornstein](https://www.cadence-education.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/montessori_program_director_cheryl_ornstein_childrens_garden_montessori.png)
Cheryl Ornstein
Montessori Program Director
Children’s Garden has been a part of my family for the past 25 years. I built the curriculum for the 1st and 2nd grade classroom from the ground up. I hold a Masters Degree in Elementary Education and a Montessori Certification. Recently I joined as a school administrator to assist in further training, guidance, and development of our toddler through elementary programs. A piece of being the Montessori Program Director still allows me to utilize my teaching skills and fulfill my passion of providing a strong and accelerated learning environment for children. I am proud to be a part of the school. I am married to my husband, Rick and together we have three grown boys who are now married and giving me beautiful grandchildren!
![Kimberly Goude](https://www.cadence-education.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MG_3115.jpg)
Kimberly Goude
Lead Teacher in Rainbow Room
Meet Kimberly Goude, the Lead Teacher in Rainbow Room. Ms. Goude has been with the school since 2009. Ms. Goude is a kind and compassionate teacher. Ms. Goude enjoys anything to do with holidays, children, and animals. She holds her Montessori credential for primary aged children.
![Sofia Olvera](https://www.cadence-education.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sofia_olvera_childrens_garden_montessori_richland_wa_400.png)
Sofia Olvera
Lead Teacher in the Branch
Meet Sofia Olvera, Lead teacher in the Branch. Ms. Sofia enjoys spending her days with these busy 2 year olds! She is a kind and patient. Ms. Sofia is bilingual and speaks both English and Spanish to the children each day. Sofia enjoys spending time with her family on the weekends. Sofia currently holds her Montessori teaching credential for toddler aged children as well as a state certificate from Columbia Basin College in Early Childhood Education.