We believe progressive, quality education is a right, not a privilege.

 
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About us

El Jardín (Montessori Chacala) is a non-profit school dedicated to serving the community of Chacala, Mexico. Founded in 2012, it became the first alternative school in the region, offering high-quality education to families in need. Today, nearly 80% of Chacala's children benefit from our comprehensive programs, which include Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School.

 

 

Our Mission

El Jardín (Montessori Chacala) exists to provide quality and holistic education for every child in our community. Our mission is to provide a holistic, personalized, and meaningful education that fosters creativity, promotes academic excellence, cultivates human values, and inspires a passion for learning.

 
 
 

Quality and holistic education for every child .

WALDORF - MONTESSORI  | CHACALA

 
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Balanced Education Model

We believe that deep learning happens when every student feels seen, valued, and supported—where they can express their unique identity, ask meaningful questions, and contribute their ideas in the classroom.

El Jardín is a dynamic, living educational project that continually reflects and evolves to cultivate a more holistic, solid, and balanced approach to education. Drawing inspiration from alternative pedagogies such as Waldorf and Montessori, our model integrates these philosophies to create a Dynamic and Balanced Educational Model.

 
 
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Self & Social Intelligence

  • Self-esteem • Awareness • Love & Gratitude • Empathy • Joy & Play

  • Collaboration • Willpower

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Academic Mastery

  • Practical Life • Language • Math

  • Cultural Studies • Arts & Movement

  • Science & Technology • English (ESL)

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Creative Thinking

  • Imagination • Openness • Inventiveness

  • Curiosity • Intuition • Improvisation

  • Self-Expression