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Welcome to The Walden School
The Walden School is conveniently located in Sugar Land, Texas serving the Fort Bend area communities for over twenty years.
Our individualized education is provided in a nurturing environment. We address the development of each student by focusing not only on their intellectual capabilities, but also on their creative thinking, problem solving, and social skills. Each student is challenged to attain their greatest potential. This helps spark lightbulb moments for them that lead to a lifelong love of learning.
Parents too will find that being involved with the Walden School is more than a partnership in raising their children.
Our Technique
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Our Technique
Our goal is to prepare our students to make good choices for themselves. At Walden School, we offer a unique curriculum that provides a learning environment suitable for each student’s development. In our safe, fun and stimulating learning environment with personal hands-on attention, and top-level play.
Our Staff
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Our Staff
Our trained, highly qualified and caring staff takes a hands-on approach to learning and provides a quality curriculum led by dedicated teachers to each of our students. All of the staff at Walden School strives to develop each student’s positive attitude toward learning, combined with high self-esteem, confidence and independence. The staff is committed to providing personal attention and professional education to stimulate continuous improvement, growth, and achievement for all of our students.
Our Difference
Our Difference
We believe that all children are empowered to make good choices when they are provided with a nurturing, playful and consistent environment. At Walden School, we offer a specifically planned, stimulating environment which provides our students with the opportunity to develop foundational habits, attitudes, skills, and ideas necessary for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning. Our environment contains specially designed sensory materials for development that allow our students to learn through exploration that will prepare each of them for their future.
Outdoor Exploration
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Outdoor Exploration
Outdoor play is a regular part of the school routine. We find it very essential that our students are provided with hands-on, outdoor experiences to enhance awareness, understanding and a sense of responsibility toward each other and our environment. Our outdoor area is filled with trees, flowers and classroom planter boxes.
Outdoor activities also naturally help young children develop essential motor skills like coordination, agility, balance, and dexterity. Our students are encouraged to explore outdoor environments that put their abilities to the test and constantly develop new skills through trial and error. We encourage active outdoor fun with the use of tricycles, climbing structures, balls, and imaginative games.
Music and Movement
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Music and Movement
At Walden School, we feel that music and movement are essential parts of early childhood curriculum. Studies show that music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy. It helps the body and the mind work together. Exposing young children to music during early development helps them learn the sounds and meanings of words. Our students get to have a good time as they learn songs, instrumental play, and movement throughout the day.
Artistic Expression
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Artistic Expression
Not only is art fun for children, but art also helps them develop on many fundamental levels such as creativity, motor skills, focus, collaboration, and many more. Art increases the capacity of memory, attention and concentration. Completing art projects and learning to express themselves in new ways helps children gain confidence and perseverance. At Walden School, we believe that art should emphasize the process, and not the end product. We strive to maintain the joy our students find in creating something of his or her own. In our school community, students are given the freedom to explore their imagination through a variety of art media. Art introduces students to varied avenues of self-expression and allows them to use the more creative side of their brain. We congratulate all of our students as they use their artistic abilities to express themselves.
Meet our Management Team
Ms. Vickie Cruz
Hello, my name is Vickie Cruz. I am a native Texan and have lived in Fort Worth most of my life. I have been at Angel Montessori since 2007. I’ve always had a passion for education and in specific, the Montessori style of teaching and philosophy. From serving as a Toddler teacher to now center director, I’ve found that AMS is where I belong. There was even a time, I was able to co teach with one of my own daughters, which made the Angel Montessori experience worth it. After being the Transition teacher for over a year I was asked to help in the office giving me optimal insight to the business side of my educational passion. Merging those two experiences I have become what I am today. And as the old saying goes “the rest is history.”
Ms. Ashton Guerra
My name is Ashton Guerra. I am a proud native of Fort Worth, TX, wife and mother to 2 incredible kids (Elliott 11 and Easton 8). I started at Angel Montessori in 2008 in the Toddler Class. I’ve worked in many classrooms to fulfill the needs of the school which prompted me to get Montessori certified. After having my oldest son, we saw the need for an infant room where he and I both started our infant journey together. Ever since, the babies have had a special place in my heart. As I could’ve moved to any other room, I stayed with the Infant Class and enjoyed that for many years. Last year I became the Infant Coordinator and this yea r the Teacher Coordinator. I am excited to navigate my new role and continue my legacy here at Angel Montessori.
Meet our Teachers
5 Years of experience
13 Years of experience
4 Years of experience
22 Years of experience
14 Years of experience
29 Years of experience
5 Years of experience
7 Years of experience
5 Years of experience
Our School
Mission and Philosophy
We believe that the goal of childhood education should not be to fill your child with facts, but rather to cultivate your child’s own natural desire to learn. We offer a specifically planned, stimulating environment which affords children the opportunity to develop foundational habits, attitudes, skills, and ideas necessary for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning.
The Walden School is truly unique in the way where we take pride in enabling our students to discover their true potential. Our students are able to become more confident, more creative and better able to make their own independent choices – qualities which help lead to success in life.
Our classroom environments are a caring, sharing, peaceful and unhurried atmosphere. All of our classrooms are fully equipped with certified and experienced teachers who respect every students’ needs and are dedicated to making a positive difference. Our students get to learn not only how to read and write, but they are also encouraged to think, communicate and express personal ideas all while responding creatively to challenges. We strive to promote an atmosphere where children can help and learn from each other.
Our School – The NAEYC Experience
The Walden School is accredited by National Association for the Education of Young Children and a Member of the Houston Area Association for the Education of
Young Children.
NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. Together, we work to achieve a collective vision: that all young children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has set 10 standards for early childhood programs that can help families make the right choice when they are looking for a child care center, preschool, or kindergarten. The standards and criteria are also the foundation of the NAEYC Accreditation system for early childhood programs. To earn accreditation, programs must meet all 10 standards.
There are only eight accredited Preschools in the greater city of Houston with two of those being in Sugar Land. Our school is proud to be one of those two in Sugar Land!
Our Staff
Our trained, highly qualified and caring staff takes a hands-on NAEYC approach to learning and provides a quality curriculum led by dedicated teachers to each of our students.
All of the staff at the Walden School strives to develop each student’s positive attitude toward learning, combined with high self-esteem, confidence and independence. The staff is committed to providing personal attention and professional education to stimulate continuous improvement, growth, and achievement for all of our students.
Community Service Center
SEARCH’s House of Tiny Treasures (HTT) is a nationally accredited preschool program that provides developmentally focused early childhood education to children, aged 2 – 5 years, who have experienced homelessness. Nutritious meals, education, and intensive art, play, and speech therapy address students’ needs and prepare them to be successful in kindergarten and beyond.
It is our Christmas tradition for our families at The Walden School to donate gifts for these children. By investing in these at‐risk children, we are striving to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.
We will keep our families updated as we hope to continue this tradition every year.
We love all of our students and families at The Walden School !
Here are just some of the wonderful things that say about their experiences at our school.
Testimonials
My wife posted a review recently and I figured I’d add some comments. In general, this school has been the best thing we’ve done for our children. They’re learning at a pace far greater than we ever expected. My wife says the school feels like a family and that is really apparent when every teacher (even teachers from other classrooms) says good morning to your child and knows their name
Over the past year, this school has transitioned to new management, and while there have been bumps, they’ve really made great strides to bring the school into a modern facility. They installed a key-coded door, they now have iPads to provide parents with updates throughout the day and pictures with a secure app, and finally, they have an online portal for payments. These updates also mean they’ve encouraged leaving online reviews, and I feel with the care that they show our kids, a review is the least we can do.
Ultimately, we reviewed and interviewed a lot of schools/daycares, and I’m beyond happy with the decision we made. Crazy enough, this school is actually out of the way from where we work and live, but the drive is totally worth it.
Kids have been going to Walden for over 2 years and love it. Great owner and fantastic teachers. I highly recommend The Walden School.
Both of my children have been attending this school for a year. It is family-owned and beautifully run by a loving, caring staff. The kids learn quite a bit and have fun! They are safe and excited to go every day. I thoroughly recommend this school.
As a first time mom, I was so scared to let anyone take care of my little one. After doing much research and visiting many places, it was easy to choose Walden. The teachers and staff are one big family and treat the kids as their own! They are always doing fun crafts with the kids and having little events to keep things interesting! They really put the kids first And I would highly recommend them to anyone!
The teachers are great and really care for the kids! My son loved going to Walden and loved his teachers! If you’re looking for a relaxed and nurturing place to send your child, I would recommend Walden for sure!
We have loved our time at The Walden School! Their NAEYC accreditation is what first drew us there but seeing the longevity of many of the families and teachers is what got us to sign. It’s the first school we’ve been to where there isn’t constant turnover. We’ve been there for almost a year now and kids love their teachers! The school is very responsive with their communications. My kids are learning, growing and thriving!
From the moment we stepped through their doors, we knew we had found the perfect place for our child. Enrolling my son in the Walden School was the best decision I made. The staff is incredibly loving and treats my son like family. Seeing how happy he is there brings me immense joy.
Great school. My wife did a lot of research on many schools for our daughter and we decided on walden. My daughter loves her teachers and the activities they provide.
Everyone treats my children as if they were family. Big smiles, warm welcomes, and praise are given throughout the day and I see how happy my children are to be with their teachers and friends. Would recommend this school 100%. Two children, full time (M-F 8-5 PM), one started in the infant room at 1-year (previously with a at home nanny and noticed slow development with making friends, words, etc.). He has THRIVED. Comes home sharing new words, singing new songs – I know this was the best choice for him to grow. The other child is a newborn, started at 3 months and gets so much love and attention. It warms my heart that the teachers share they have to remember to put her (the baby) down sometimes. There is a great relief knowing that you’re children are being loved and cared for.
Best childcare facility in Sugar Land. It can really hard to find someone that you can trust with your child but they have gone above and beyond to make sure we are comfortable and happy. My children absolutely LOVE their teachers. The school is well organized and very clean and the teachers go above and beyond to make sure your child feels safe and well loved.
Wonderful place for kids, everyone is friendly and helpful, ready to guide the children. My niece has been going to the Walden school for over two years and loves it. She is ready to go to school, see her friends and learn new things.
A wonderful school with amazing staff who care deeply for your child. We love Ms. Gina, Aida, and Chaitanya! 10/10 recommend.
Walden is a great school with amazing staff and teachers. The NAEYC accreditation provides a great structured curriculum so the students are well prepared for school.
Been enrolled with our son for two months now starting at 12 weeks old. We have never second guessed our decision to go there. Great place!
13 month update. Still no thoughts of going else where.. the staff here trully loves our son as if he was one of their own.
My granddaughter has been attending this school since we she was two. All the teachers are amazing.
We have loved the time our daughter has spent at the Walden School. It makes us smile every time we walk her in and each teacher calls out her name to say good morning. They are kind and care deeply for our daughter. Would highly recommend the Walden School!
My wife posted a review recently and I figured I’d add some comments. In general, this school has been the best thing we’ve done for our children. They’re learning at a pace far greater than we ever expected. My wife says the school feels like a family and that is really apparent when every teacher (even teachers from other classrooms) says good morning to your child and knows their name
Over the past year, this school has transitioned to new management, and while there have been bumps, they’ve really made great strides to bring the school into a modern facility. They installed a key-coded door, they now have iPads to provide parents with updates throughout the day and pictures with a secure app, and finally, they have an online portal for payments. These updates also mean they’ve encouraged leaving online reviews, and I feel with the care that they show our kids, a review is the least we can do.
Ultimately, we reviewed and interviewed a lot of schools/daycares, and I’m beyond happy with the decision we made. Crazy enough, this school is actually out of the way from where we work and live, but the drive is totally worth it.
As a first time mom, I was so scared to let anyone take care of my little one. After doing much research and visiting many places, it was easy to choose Walden. The teachers and staff are one big family and treat the kids as their own! They are always doing fun crafts with the kids and having little events to keep things interesting! They really put the kids first And I would highly recommend them to anyone!
Both of my children have been attending this school for a year. It is family-owned and beautifully run by a loving, caring staff. The kids learn quite a bit and have fun! They are safe and excited to go every day. I thoroughly recommend this school.
Kids have been going to Walden for over 2 years and love it. Great owner and fantastic teachers. I highly recommend The Walden School.
The teachers are great and really care for the kids! My son loved going to Walden and loved his teachers! If you’re looking for a relaxed and nurturing place to send your child, I would recommend Walden for sure!
We have loved our time at The Walden School! Their NAEYC accreditation is what first drew us there but seeing the longevity of many of the families and teachers is what got us to sign. It’s the first school we’ve been to where there isn’t constant turnover. We’ve been there for almost a year now and kids love their teachers! The school is very responsive with their communications. My kids are learning, growing and thriving!
From the moment we stepped through their doors, we knew we had found the perfect place for our child. Enrolling my son in the Walden School was the best decision I made. The staff is incredibly loving and treats my son like family. Seeing how happy he is there brings me immense joy.
Everyone treats my children as if they were family. Big smiles, warm welcomes, and praise are given throughout the day and I see how happy my children are to be with their teachers and friends. Would recommend this school 100%. Two children, full time (M-F 8-5 PM), one started in the infant room at 1-year (previously with a at home nanny and noticed slow development with making friends, words, etc.). He has THRIVED. Comes home sharing new words, singing new songs – I know this was the best choice for him to grow. The other child is a newborn, started at 3 months and gets so much love and attention. It warms my heart that the teachers share they have to remember to put her (the baby) down sometimes. There is a great relief knowing that you’re children are being loved and cared for.
Great school. My wife did a lot of research on many schools for our daughter and we decided on walden. My daughter loves her teachers and the activities they provide.
Best childcare facility in Sugar Land. It can really hard to find someone that you can trust with your child but they have gone above and beyond to make sure we are comfortable and happy. My children absolutely LOVE their teachers. The school is well organized and very clean and the teachers go above and beyond to make sure your child feels safe and well loved.
Wonderful place for kids, everyone is friendly and helpful, ready to guide the children. My niece has been going to the Walden school for over two years and loves it. She is ready to go to school, see her friends and learn new things.
A wonderful school with amazing staff who care deeply for your child. We love Ms. Gina, Aida, and Chaitanya! 10/10 recommend.
My granddaughter has been attending this school since we she was two. All the teachers are amazing.
Been enrolled with our son for two months now starting at 12 weeks old. We have never second guessed our decision to go there. Great place!
13 month update. Still no thoughts of going else where.. the staff here trully loves our son as if he was one of their own.
Walden is a great school with amazing staff and teachers. The NAEYC accreditation provides a great structured curriculum so the students are well prepared for school.
We have loved the time our daughter has spent at the Walden School. It makes us smile every time we walk her in and each teacher calls out her name to say good morning. They are kind and care deeply for our daughter. Would highly recommend the Walden School!
Program & Tuition
Our Classrooms
(6 weeks – 17 months)
(6 weeks – 17 months)
The infant environment is designed to meet each infant’s individual needs. Children under the age of one are free to sleep when they are tired and are fed when they are hungry. Around age one, the infant teacher begins to work with the parents to get the child on a regular eating schedule and ensure one nap per day to prepare the child for the Toddler classroom. They grow up too fast!
We believe that here, they are also able to develop long lasting relationships through music, movement, art, and much more. During this critical period, we assure that all care-givers are constantly working with the parents hand in hand to help the child feel as comfortable as possible. Each parent has access to a daily written report about their little one’s day as well as encouragement to help support the growth taking place.
Infant Curriculum
Toddler Curriculum
Our certified teachers encourage our students towards self-directed learning that promotes self-confidence, independent thought and action, and critical thinking, while fostering social-emotional and intellectual growth. Each student is able to learn through hands-on exploration and develop an enthusiasm for learning, which is key for future academic success.
The students are provided with opportunities to work independently or have individual, small or large group lessons. They begin to learn how to manage their time and gain a sense of personal responsibility for everything that they set their minds to.
Primary Curriculum
We understand how important it is for working parents to make sure their children are in a safe and comfortable learning environment while they are away from school or home.
Here at The Walden School, our classrooms provide a safe place for each student’s social, emotional, and academic development while encouraging their individual growth. Our experienced and qualified teachers provide ideal educational materials for each age group. Our before- and after-school program for school-age students focuses on what students need and enjoy most: creative play indoors and outside, homework support, and healthy snacks to keep them energized. In a playful space, filled with fun and friendship, students are able to get a jumpstart on the essential readiness skills to begin and thrive in their academic career.
Schooler Curriculum
Tuition Information
The Walden School, which has been serving the Fort Bend area communities for more than two decades, is situated in Sugar Land, Texas. Information regarding the tuition fees will be made available soon. To receive comprehensive information and familiarize yourself with our school, schedule a tour with us, and we’ll be delighted to assist you with all your queries.
Parent Involvement
At The Walden School, parent involvement is considered crucial
Parents are the link between the home and the school. Our philosophy is to maintain continuity between the school and home through the participation of parents. We have multiple parent activities to build this continuity, including classroom observations, parent education events, holiday events, and parent-teacher conferences.
Parent involvement is greatly appreciated in our school community. We are grateful for the parental time that is donated to running and improving your child’s school.
Parent Portal
The Walden School Way
Our teachers foster the desire to learn through the following areas:
In this area, children develop coordination and motor skills while experiencing everyday activities. They become confident while learning good work habits.
Since young children take in their world through their senses, this area helps children distinguish, categorize, and relate new information.
At the Walden School, children learn the phonetic sounds of letters before they learn the alphabetical names in sequence. They are encouraged to explore books to find answers to their questions. rephrase
Since young children take in their world through their senses, this area helps children distinguish, categorize, and relate new information.
Children learn common land formations, such as islands and peninsulas. Large wooden puzzle maps are used for children to learn countries, climates, and products.
Schedule a Tour
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16103 Lexington Blvd.,
Sugar Land Texas, 77479 - Mon - Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm