Preschool Guide: 21 traditional and progressive preschools in Marikina

Is your child ready for school? Do you want him to start at the toddler level, or in the nursery? In the month of August, the application period for various schools will begin. Here is a list of various preschools in Marikina.

Have you already decided where to put your little one?

School requirements

It is a good idea to prepare the following requirements to facilitate your child’s enrollment.

• Birth certificate of the child Baptismal Certificate (for other Catholic schools)
• Marriage Certificate (unless single parent or not married)
• 1×1 photo of child
• Accomplished Application Form from school
• Other requirements from the school

How to choose a school that is right for your child

Parents should choose a preschool based on the quality of the teachers, the policy enforced by the preschool Director, resources, the overall environment and fit for your child, not so much on its written education philosophy.

Oftentimes, when you talk to preschool directors, you will find that they like to emphasize their education method.

Parents are, therefore, led to believe that they should pick a right preschool based on the marketed philosophy.

However, preschools do not need any accreditation to use the names of those education methods. Subscribing to a philosophy does not guarantee it will deliver the same type or the same quality across the board.

Your child’s experience will mostly be shaped by the teachers, the environment and the policies of the preschool.

It is more important to understand how the teachers are interpreting and incorporating that philosophy into their teaching than whether they have a certain buzzword in their marketing brochure.

To choose a good preschool, after narrowing down several that fit your budget, schedule and commute, schedule a tour. During your visit, talk to the teachers and staff. Observe closely to see if they meet the criteria in the next section.

This directory contains tuition fees for some schools. Note that this information is subject to change and it is best to call the contact information listed for each school to ensure appropriate fees and payment methods for your child’s education.

21 traditional and progressive preschools in Marikina

1. Cambridge school Marikina

Location: G/F East Narra Event Center, 240 N. Narra St., Marikina Heights, Marikina City

Mission: By continuously advocating the best interest of all children, we strive to equip every caregiver with the necessary knowledge and skills to bring out the unique qualities in every child.

Way of teaching: traditional

Classes offered: Classes are available for children 10 months to 6 years old.

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

2. PAREF preschool North Rim

Location: 22 Zenith St, Marikina

Mission: Believe in providing an integral education to the students, which addresses all the aspects of the human person – physical, social, intellectual, moral and spiritual. This best happens when there is a strong partnership among parents, teachers and students. This helps build a unity of values at school and home – making education truly integral and dynamic.

Way of teaching: traditional

Classes offered:

• Pre-nursery (2 years old as of June)
• Nursery (3 years old as of June)
• Pre-kinder (4 years old as of June)
• Kinder (5 years old as of June)

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

3. Preschools in Marikina: The Learning House and Intellikids

Location: No.1 Galaxy St. corner Champaca St. Meteor Homes Subd, Fortune, Marikina City

Mission:“WE ENGINEER YOUNG MINDS FOR SUCCESS! TEACHERS ARE YOUNG PEOPLE’S ENGINEERS.We help engineer a solid foundation for your kids to reach greater heights!

Way of teaching: Progressive

Classes offered: Classes for kids aged 2-5

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

4. Integrated School for Young Children

Location: LOT 5 BLOCK 4 CENTRO DE BUENVIAJE, GIL FERNANDO AVENUE 1800 Marikina City

Mission: Provide a high quality early childhood program with an innovative curriculum designed to create a positive lifelong impact on the child’s ability to seek knowledge and maximize his or her creative, social, emotional, physical and cognitive potential.

Way of teaching: Progressive

Classes offered: Programs for 2-6 year old kids, ranging from reading and writing, all the way to math and Filipino proficiency.

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

5. Preschools in Marikina: Little Blessings Christian Learning Academy 

Location: Mountain View Village, Mt Everest, Marikina, 1800 Metro Manila

Mission: First, to educate our students spiritually and morally through God’s Word and teachings.  Second, to provide our students with high quality education with a well-balanced curriculum, effective instructional materials, and a suitable environment that will help them achieve excellent academic performance and become “hearers and doers” of God’s Word.

Way of teaching: Traditional

Classes offered:

• Junior and Senior Preschool
• Pre-Kinder

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

6. Little Smart of Nangka Preschool

Location: 123 Soliven St. Greenheights Subd. P3, Concepcion 1800 Marikina City, Philippines

Mission: Provide basic computer knowledge, math skills, english and Filipino skills.

Way of teaching: progressive

Classes offered:

• Junior and senior nursery
• Kinder
• Grade 1

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

7. Preschools in Marikina: Camp Jam Integrated School

Location: 126 M.L. Quezon Street, Riverdale Subdivision, Parang 1809 Marikina City, Philippines

Mission:

“Our intuitive mission is that our early childhood program should help children become self-reliant problem solvers who can set their own goals and follow through on them independently.

We work toward this goal by offering children opportunities within a carefully planned daily routine, to work and play independently, to make choices, to pursue their own interests, and solve the problems that arise during this process.

We focus on children’s own choices and decision, guided and supported by adults who are aware of the children’s developmental needs.”

Way of teaching: Progressive

Classes offered: A class for ages 2-5

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

8. Young Seed Preschool

Location: Golden Valley Subdivision, J.P. Rizal St., Malanday, Marikina City

Mission:

“Like a seed, a child grows in good soil.  Young Seed Preschool is good soil. It nurtures children by giving them caring teachers, showering them with tools and materials, and planting God’s love in their hearts to fill the needs of the world we live in.”

Way of teaching: Progressive

Classes offered:

• Junior Nursery (N1)
• Senior Nursery (N2)
• Kindergarten

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

9. Mother Goose Montessori

Location: 8 Austin, Provident Village, Marikina, 1803 Metro Manila

Mission:

“Our innovative approach brings out the best in every child—self-confidence, curiosity, self-expression, and academic potential. We show young people the importance of being themselves and the importance of others.

Our teachers, our students, and their parents become a dynamic community; and our students are engaged in the world and their interests within a context of genuine care and encouragement.”

Way of teaching: Progressive

Classes offered:

• Toddler groups
• Preschool
• Prep to Grade 12

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10. The Sophia Child Study Center

Location: 3rd Floor RPJ Building Lilac Corner, Sapphire Street, SSS Village, Concepcion Dos 1811 Marikina City, Philippines

Mission:

“We use a play-centered philosophy that supports and empowers children to learn. We make learning fun and interactive!”

Way of teaching: Progressive

Classes offered:

• Nursery
• Junior Kinder
• Senior Kinder

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

11. Preschools in Marikina: San Pio Learning Center

Location: 389 J. P. Rizal St, Marikina, 1800 Metro Manila

Mission: Saint Pio Learning Center is a home-like preschool offering Toddler, Nursery and Kindergarten levels for children ages 2 to 5 years.

Way of teaching: Progressive

Classes offered: Toddler, Nursery and Kindergarten classes for children ages 3 to 5 years.

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

12. PrepEd

Location: 153 E. Manalo, Marikina, 1807 Metro Manila

Mission: “Attention + Affection = Achievement “Children learn best given Proper Attention and Genuine Care.”

Way of teaching: progressive

Classes offered:

• PreKinder
  • 3.10 to 4.09 yrs. old
• Kinder
  • 4.10 to 5.09 yrs. old

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

13. Kindergarten Camp Learning Center

Location: 103 Starlite St. Rancho 3 Estate, Concepcion Dos, Marikina City

Mission:

“We intend to live up to this commitment by providing high quality education:

1. Through its natural atmosphere that creates a caring environment, which students could call their second home.

2. Through experiential and developmentally appropriate activities that enhance and inculcate:

• values
• intellectual growth
• emotional maturity
• social consciousness
• physical development

3. By equipping students with lifelong process and thinking skills that will prepare them to cope up with the demands and challenges of life.”

Way of teaching: Progressive

Classes offered:

14. Preschools in Marikina: LuLu Preschool

Location: 4 J.P.Laurel Sr., Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines

Mission:

“Provide a fun and nurturing environment where each child is given a chance to show and develop his/ her potentials.

Help busy parents provide a happier and supportive environment to children despite their busy schedules.”

Way of teaching: Progressive

Classes offered: playgroup that offers classes to children ages 1.8 – 4.5 years old

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

15. Kinderwood

Location: No. 27 Saint Catherine Street ,Provident Villages, Brgy. Taňong , Marikina City, Philippines

Mission:

“Learning experiences are specifically designed to adhere to diverse learning styles and needs. Our students engage in a systematic, practical & dynamic way of learning, that encourages participation, progress and learner independence. An effective interplay of progressive and traditional approaches is utilized to ensure successful big school transition.”

Way of teaching: Progressive

Classes offered:

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

16. Saint Paul’s Montessori

Location: 38 East Drive Marikina Heights 1810 Marikina City, Philippines

Mission:  “Provide your child with age-appropriate learning strategies including hands-on learning, learning through fun activities, and stimulating curiosity and exploration of all subject areas, which will serve as the basis for each child’s lifelong education.”

Way of teaching: traditional

Classes offered:

• Toddler
• Nursery
• Pre-Kinder
• Kinder

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

17. Preschools in Marikina: OLOPSC

Location: Gen. Ordoñez St., Concepcion Uno, Marikina City, Philippines 1807

Way of teaching: traditional

Classes offered:

• Junior nursery
• Senior nursery
• Kinder

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

18. Preschools in Marikina: Charis School

Location: Scarlet St., Concepcion II 1811 Marikina City, Philippines

Mission: “The young child is a learner/seeker who has his own individual learning style. We are Raising Godly Thinkers and Achievers.”

Way of teaching: traditional

Classes offered:

• Junior nursery
• Senior nursery
• Kinder

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

19. Divine Mercy Child Development Center

Location: 5 , 1800 Jasmin St, Marikina, 1800 Metro Manila

Mission: “Teach children to be children of God and at the same time learn the essentials in order to succeed in the future.”

Way of teaching: traditional

Classes offered:

• Junior nursery
• Senior nursery
• Kinder

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

20. MJT Young Achievers Learning Center

Location: 9 Carnation St., Minahan, Malanday Marikina City, Philippines

Mission: “MJT Young Achievers Learning Center is a pre-school in Marikina City that aims to produce READERS and WELL-ROUNDED LEARNERS.”

Way of teaching: traditional

Classes offered:

• Nursery
• Kinder
• Dance classes

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry

21. Smallville Montessori

Location: 53 Horizon Street North Rim View Park Concepcion Dos 1811 Marikina City

Mission:

“The grounding principles of Maria Montessori’s method of teaching is rooted in recognizing that children are to be respected and recognized as distinct individuals yet different from adults.

They possess a unique sensitivity and intellectual ability unlike that of adults to learn from their environment, and that the first six years of life are the most crucial years of a child’s development where unconscious learning eventually surfaces to the conscious level.”

Way of teaching: Progressive

Classes offered:

• Playschool – Children approximately 14 months to 3 years old
  • Cycle 1
    • Children approximately 3 to 4 years old
  • Cycle 2
    • Children 4 to 5 years old
  • Cycle 3
    • Children 5 to 6 years old

Tuition Fee: Upon inquiry