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Ages 1 year 10 months to under 3 years
Dear Parent,
If you are reading this, you are probably in that tender, exciting moment of deciding whether your very young child is ready for school — or whether you are ready to let them take that step. I want you to know: there is no rush, and there is no single right answer. What I can tell you is that the Playgroup program was built specifically for children as young as one year and ten months, and that we have walked with many families through exactly the moment you are in right now. Your two-year-old does not need to be “ready” in any formal sense — they need a warm, safe, beautifully prepared place to begin. That is what we are here to offer.
This kit will walk you through everything: our philosophy, what a typical day looks like in the Playgroup program, tuition options, school policies, and how to find us. If you have questions after reading, I am always just a message away.
With warmth,
Shareen Maui Aguilar-Calpo
Founder and Directress, KumaCare Waldessori
We draw from three time-tested traditions, each contributing something essential to your child’s growth.
The Prepared Environment
Children learn best when they can choose their own work. A Montessori classroom is carefully arranged with hands-on materials that invite exploration. Your child develops concentration, independence, and problem-solving skills through materials designed to be self-correcting — meaning they discover and fix their own mistakes without adult intervention. Every child moves at their own pace, which means every child succeeds.
Nurturing Imagination
The Waldorf approach honours childhood as a time for wonder, not worksheets. Through storytelling, watercolor painting, beeswax modeling, music, and rhythmic daily routines, your child’s creativity and emotional intelligence are nurtured alongside academic growth. Waldorf understands that a child who can imagine deeply will one day think deeply — and that rhythm and beauty are not extras, but essentials.
Community, Care, and Character
Japanese preschools teach children something profound: that caring for your space and your community is an act of respect. Through soji (daily cleaning together), wa (group harmony), and mimamoru (watching and waiting before intervening), children develop self-discipline, empathy, and a strong sense of belonging. These are not just school skills. They are the foundations of a good person.
“Why these three together? Because Montessori builds the mind, Waldorf nurtures the heart, and the Japanese approach shapes character. Your child deserves all three.”
At two, your child is in the middle of one of the most remarkable periods of development in their life. Language is bursting open, hands are growing more purposeful by the day, and the world outside home is beginning to feel wonderfully possible. The Playgroup program meets them exactly here — warm, unhurried, and paced around your child’s natural rhythm. Every morning is an invitation: to explore with their hands, to hear their name called with warmth, and to begin discovering what it means to belong somewhere outside of home. For children whose development looks a little different — whether they are still finding their words, navigating sensory sensitivities, or simply growing at their own pace — our small class and observant teachers mean every child is held, not hurried.
Building self-help skills at their natural pace — pouring their own drink, tidying their place after snack, beginning to manage their belongings — through Montessori practical life activities designed for two-year-old hands
Sensory-rich exploration with natural materials: water, sand, beeswax, paint, and clay that develop fine motor skills, focus, and a sense of wonder (welcoming children with sensory sensitivities at every point on the spectrum)
A predictable daily rhythm drawn from Waldorf principles that gently eases separation anxiety and builds the security your child needs to explore freely — especially during those first tender weeks
Language-rich storytelling, songs, and repetitive rhymes that spark vocabulary growth and early communication for children at every stage of language development, including late talkers
Parallel play with peers that, entirely at its own pace, begins to blossom into first friendships and growing awareness of others
Daily soji — tidying together as a group — that gives even the youngest children a sense of responsibility, pride, and belonging from their very first week
School Year 2026 rates for the Playgroup Program. All amounts in Philippine Pesos.
Three half-days a week is the right pace for the very youngest children stepping into school. Each home day is part of the learning, where new social experiences settle, language rehearses, and the rhythm of school becomes familiar at a child’s natural speed.
Right for: First school experience, sensitive transitions, families who value long home weeks.
The same gentle introduction, daily. Five half-days build secure attachments with teachers and peers faster, and the predictable daily rhythm becomes deeply familiar.
Right for: Settled children, families wanting daily continuity, working parents needing five-day coverage.
Non-refundable. Includes:
Sibling discount: ₱500 off monthly per additional child. Referral credit: ₱500 when a referred family completes their first month.
Reading and writing workbooks and uniforms are purchased separately. Price list shared during enrollment.
Nutritious daily bento lunch, mindful dining practice, table etiquette and clean-up.
Registration is split across your first month so you never need to pay everything at once:
Monthly tuition is due on or before the 5th of each month. Quarterly payments are due on or before the 5th of the first month of each quarter.
GCash — Send to registered number (provided upon enrollment)
Bank Transfer — BPI or First Circle via QR code (provided upon enrollment)
Please speak with Ms. Maui directly. We are always happy to work out a schedule that keeps your child in school without added stress.
Please prepare the following before your child’s first day:
Comfortable, easy-to-move-in clothing (no buttons or belts your child cannot manage independently)
A pair of socks — we go barefoot or in socks indoors
A pair of outdoor slippers for garden and playground time
A small backpack with: 2 sets of extra clothes, a water bottle, and a hand towel
A labeled snack container (we encourage healthy, nut-free snacks)
A comfort item for the first week if needed (small stuffed toy or blanket)
We want you to feel confident about your decision. That is why we offer trial sessions where your child can experience a real day at KumaCare before you commit.
✨ Enroll within 7 days of your trial, and the full trial fee is credited toward your registration. ✨
Unit 3E, 3rd Floor, 315 Maysilo Circle, Mandaluyong City
1. Head to 315 Maysilo Circle, Mandaluyong City.
2. Look for the BDO building — it is your main landmark on the road.
3. Enter the building and take the elevator or stairs to the 3rd Floor.
4. Look for Unit 3E. Our signage will be visible from the hallway.
When using Waze or Google Maps, tap the button below for the exact pin. Look for the BDO building on Maysilo Circle — that is where we are.
Open Directions in Google MapsWe would love to welcome your family. Fill out our enrollment form below, or book a trial session first to see our classroom in person.
Whether you are ready to enroll or would like to book a trial session first, we are so glad you are considering KumaCare for your family. Once you submit either form, Ms. Maui or our team will personally reach out within 24 hours to confirm your child’s slot or trial date.
We will personally reach out within 24 hours to confirm your child’s slot.
Come experience a real day at KumaCare before committing. A 1-day trial is ₱390; a 3-day trial is ₱1,000. If you enroll within 7 days, the full trial fee is credited to your registration.
Ages 3 years to 3 years 11 months
Dear Parent,
Three-year-olds are at one of the most delightful and demanding crossroads in early childhood: big enough to want friendships, big enough to feel big feelings, and just beginning to understand that other people have their own inner worlds. If you are looking for a school that takes that seriously — that does not rush your child into academics, but instead builds the social and emotional foundations that will carry them for life — I think you will feel at home here. The Social program is where we do some of our most meaningful work. It is not flashy. But the children who move through it carry something quietly remarkable into whatever comes next.
This kit will walk you through everything: our philosophy, what a typical day looks like in the Social program, tuition options, school policies, and how to find us. If you have questions after reading, I am always just a message away.
With warmth,
Shareen Maui Aguilar-Calpo
Founder and Directress, KumaCare Waldessori
We draw from three time-tested traditions, each contributing something essential to your child’s growth.
The Prepared Environment
Children learn best when they can choose their own work. A Montessori classroom is carefully arranged with hands-on materials that invite exploration. Your child develops concentration, independence, and problem-solving skills through materials designed to be self-correcting — meaning they discover and fix their own mistakes without adult intervention. Every child moves at their own pace, which means every child succeeds.
Nurturing Imagination
The Waldorf approach honours childhood as a time for wonder, not worksheets. Through storytelling, watercolor painting, beeswax modeling, music, and rhythmic daily routines, your child’s creativity and emotional intelligence are nurtured alongside academic growth. Waldorf understands that a child who can imagine deeply will one day think deeply — and that rhythm and beauty are not extras, but essentials.
Community, Care, and Character
Japanese preschools teach children something profound: that caring for your space and your community is an act of respect. Through soji (daily cleaning together), wa (group harmony), and mimamoru (watching and waiting before intervening), children develop self-discipline, empathy, and a strong sense of belonging. These are not just school skills. They are the foundations of a good person.
“Why these three together? Because Montessori builds the mind, Waldorf nurtures the heart, and the Japanese approach shapes character. Your child deserves all three.”
Three is a year of enormous social awakening. Your child is beginning to understand that other people have feelings, starting to negotiate and cooperate, and discovering what it means to be part of something bigger than themselves. The Social program is built entirely for this moment. Through Montessori’s structured work cycles, Waldorf’s imagination-rich creativity, and the Japanese practice of wa — group harmony — your child learns that being a member of a community is one of the most meaningful things they can do. Our three-day track honours children who still need long home weeks; our full-day option is for those ready to go deeper. Whatever your child’s profile — including children navigating early diagnoses, sensory needs, or developmental differences — our environment is built with enough choice and flexibility that every child finds their way in.
A first Montessori work cycle where your child chooses their own materials, builds real concentration, and experiences the quiet satisfaction of completing meaningful work — entirely at their own pace, with no comparison to anyone else
Grace and courtesy lessons that build the social skills three-year-olds are naturally ready for: how to ask to join, how to wait your turn, how to care for a friend who is upset
Waldorf-inspired collaborative art — wet-on-wet watercolor painting, beeswax modeling, seasonal crafts — that feeds the imagination and emotional life your child is rapidly developing
Cooperative projects and group problem-solving that harness the emerging social awareness your child is just discovering, including children who need more time and gentler entry into group play
Japanese wa (group harmony) and mimamoru (watchful, patient observation) practices that help children understand how their choices affect others — building empathy as a daily habit
Movement, music, sensory choices, and creative play woven into every day so children with different learning styles, sensory needs, or energy levels all find a natural entry point
School Year 2026 rates for the Social Program. All amounts in Philippine Pesos.
A deliberate three-day rhythm where school days are full and home days carry equal weight. Structured Montessori work, Waldorf creativity, and peer relationships build steadily, paced for the slower consolidation many three-year-olds genuinely need.
Right for: Children sensitive to long weeks, families with parallel activities (music, swim), flexible schedules.
The full half-day rhythm. Daily presence in the prepared environment means deeper concentration, stronger friendships, and a routine that becomes second nature.
Right for: Children who thrive on consistency, families building toward a full-day plan next year.
Full school days, three times a week. Lunch, rest, and afternoon work cycles deliver the depth of a complete day, while two home days protect the family rituals that ground a three-year-old. A full experience at a sustainable pace.
Right for: Three-year-olds with stamina for a long day but who still need home days, families wanting Casa-readiness early.
Non-refundable. Includes:
Sibling discount: ₱500 off monthly per additional child. Referral credit: ₱500 when a referred family completes their first month.
Reading and writing workbooks and uniforms are purchased separately. Price list shared during enrollment.
Nutritious daily bento lunch, mindful dining practice, table etiquette and clean-up.
Registration is split across your first month so you never need to pay everything at once:
Monthly tuition is due on or before the 5th of each month. Quarterly payments are due on or before the 5th of the first month of each quarter.
GCash — Send to registered number (provided upon enrollment)
Bank Transfer — BPI or First Circle via QR code (provided upon enrollment)
Please speak with Ms. Maui directly. We are always happy to work out a schedule that keeps your child in school without added stress.
Please prepare the following before your child’s first day:
Comfortable clothing your child can manage independently (elastic waists, simple closures)
A pair of socks — we go barefoot or in socks indoors
A pair of outdoor slippers for garden and playground time
A backpack with: 2 sets of extra clothes, a water bottle, a hand towel, and a face towel
A labeled snack container (healthy, nut-free)
An art smock or old oversized shirt for messy play days
We want you to feel confident about your decision. That is why we offer trial sessions where your child can experience a real day at KumaCare before you commit.
✨ Enroll within 7 days of your trial, and the full trial fee is credited toward your registration. ✨
Unit 3E, 3rd Floor, 315 Maysilo Circle, Mandaluyong City
1. Head to 315 Maysilo Circle, Mandaluyong City.
2. Look for the BDO building — it is your main landmark on the road.
3. Enter the building and take the elevator or stairs to the 3rd Floor.
4. Look for Unit 3E. Our signage will be visible from the hallway.
When using Waze or Google Maps, tap the button below for the exact pin. Look for the BDO building on Maysilo Circle — that is where we are.
Open Directions in Google MapsWe would love to welcome your family. Fill out our enrollment form below, or book a trial session first to see our classroom in person.
Whether you are ready to enroll or would like to book a trial session first, we are so glad you are considering KumaCare for your family. Once you submit either form, Ms. Maui or our team will personally reach out within 24 hours to confirm your child’s slot or trial date.
We will personally reach out within 24 hours to confirm your child’s slot.
Come experience a real day at KumaCare before committing. A 1-day trial is ₱390; a 3-day trial is ₱1,000. If you enroll within 7 days, the full trial fee is credited to your registration.
Ages 4 years to 4 years 11 months
Dear Parent,
Parents of four-year-olds often come to us with the same quiet question behind their eyes: is my child going to be ready for big school? I want to address that directly. The Junior Casa is our most comprehensive program, and it is designed with exactly that transition in mind — not by drilling your child, but by giving them a full year of deep, joyful, self-directed work that builds the concentration, confidence, and love of learning that formal schooling will reward. Children who leave Junior Casa do not just know their letters. They know how to learn. That is a far more powerful thing to carry into Kinder.
This kit will walk you through everything: our philosophy, what a typical day looks like in the Junior Casa program, tuition options, school policies, and how to find us. If you have questions after reading, I am always just a message away.
With warmth,
Shareen Maui Aguilar-Calpo
Founder and Directress, KumaCare Waldessori
We draw from three time-tested traditions, each contributing something essential to your child’s growth.
The Prepared Environment
Children learn best when they can choose their own work. A Montessori classroom is carefully arranged with hands-on materials that invite exploration. Your child develops concentration, independence, and problem-solving skills through materials designed to be self-correcting — meaning they discover and fix their own mistakes without adult intervention. Every child moves at their own pace, which means every child succeeds.
Nurturing Imagination
The Waldorf approach honours childhood as a time for wonder, not worksheets. Through storytelling, watercolor painting, beeswax modeling, music, and rhythmic daily routines, your child’s creativity and emotional intelligence are nurtured alongside academic growth. Waldorf understands that a child who can imagine deeply will one day think deeply — and that rhythm and beauty are not extras, but essentials.
Community, Care, and Character
Japanese preschools teach children something profound: that caring for your space and your community is an act of respect. Through soji (daily cleaning together), wa (group harmony), and mimamoru (watching and waiting before intervening), children develop self-discipline, empathy, and a strong sense of belonging. These are not just school skills. They are the foundations of a good person.
“Why these three together? Because Montessori builds the mind, Waldorf nurtures the heart, and the Japanese approach shapes character. Your child deserves all three.”
Four-year-olds are ready to lead themselves. They can hold a plan in mind, sustain focus on work that genuinely challenges them, and take real pride in what they produce. The Junior Casa is the fullest expression of the KumaCare experience — an extended Montessori work cycle with early literacy and numeracy, Waldorf handwork that builds the fine motor precision formal schooling demands, and Japanese practices of self-directed responsibility and peer mentorship. This is the year before Kinder, and we treat it with the seriousness and the joy that deserves. Whether your child is racing ahead in some areas, taking their time in others, or navigating unique developmental needs, the Casa environment is prepared to meet them with depth, patience, and genuine respect for who they are.
An extended Montessori work cycle with reading readiness — sandpaper letters, the moveable alphabet, phonics games — and mathematical thinking through golden beads, number rods, and hands-on problem-solving that meets each child at their actual level
Waldorf handwork — finger knitting, simple sewing, and introductory woodworking — that develops the fine motor precision, patience, and sustained focus that formal schooling will ask of them
A personal work journal where your child records their day through drawing and early writing, building self-awareness, narrative language, and pride in their own learning story
Leadership within the classroom community: older children mentor younger ones, contribute to group decisions, and take real ownership of the learning space through daily soji
Cultural studies, science, geography, and peace education that make your child’s world larger — and their sense of their place in it clearer — before they step into formal school
An environment designed so every child — whatever their learning pace, sensory profile, or developmental needs — can engage meaningfully, progress visibly, and feel genuinely seen and celebrated
School Year 2026 rates for the Junior Casa Program. All amounts in Philippine Pesos.
Three full days in the prepared Casa environment. Four-year-olds engage in deeper Montessori work, early literacy and numeracy, and sustained project exploration, while home days protect the family time and unstructured play that supports concentrated learning.
Right for: Four-year-olds beginning kindergarten preparation, families balancing structured learning with other commitments.
The strongest kindergarten preparation we offer. Daily Casa immersion gives your child the depth of sustained work, classroom community, and predictable rhythm that builds confident readiness for formal schooling. The recommended path for the year before kindergarten.
Right for: The year before kindergarten, children ready for full immersion, families committed to a Montessori foundation.
The full Junior Casa curriculum on a lighter weekly rhythm. Three mornings a week in the prepared Casa environment: extended Montessori work cycles, pre-Kinder readiness, and the community rituals of soji and group learning. Home days are not gaps – they are part of the child’s consolidation.
Right for: Families wanting the full Casa curriculum without a five-day, full-day commitment. A natural first step into formal schooling.
Four hours a day, five days a week. Longer than a standard half-day, shorter than a full school day. Designed for four-year-olds who thrive on daily consistency and sustained work time, with a structured midday rest built into the rhythm before dismissal.
Right for: Children who need daily rhythm and extended focus time, families wanting five-day consistency at a pace gentler than a full school day.
Non-refundable. Includes:
Sibling discount: ₱500 off monthly per additional child. Referral credit: ₱500 when a referred family completes their first month.
Reading and writing workbooks and uniforms are purchased separately. Price list shared during enrollment.
Nutritious daily bento lunch, mindful dining practice, table etiquette and clean-up.
Registration is split across your first month so you never need to pay everything at once:
Monthly tuition is due on or before the 5th of each month. Quarterly payments are due on or before the 5th of the first month of each quarter.
GCash — Send to registered number (provided upon enrollment)
Bank Transfer — BPI or First Circle via QR code (provided upon enrollment)
Please speak with Ms. Maui directly. We are always happy to work out a schedule that keeps your child in school without added stress.
Please prepare the following before your child’s first day:
Comfortable, self-manageable clothing (your child should be able to dress and undress independently)
A pair of socks — we go barefoot or in socks indoors
A pair of outdoor slippers for garden and playground time
A backpack with: 1 set of extra clothes, a water bottle, a hand towel, face towel, and a small personal journal
A labeled snack container (healthy, nut-free)
An art smock or old shirt for messy work days
We want you to feel confident about your decision. That is why we offer trial sessions where your child can experience a real day at KumaCare before you commit.
✨ Enroll within 7 days of your trial, and the full trial fee is credited toward your registration. ✨
Unit 3E, 3rd Floor, 315 Maysilo Circle, Mandaluyong City
1. Head to 315 Maysilo Circle, Mandaluyong City.
2. Look for the BDO building — it is your main landmark on the road.
3. Enter the building and take the elevator or stairs to the 3rd Floor.
4. Look for Unit 3E. Our signage will be visible from the hallway.
When using Waze or Google Maps, tap the button below for the exact pin. Look for the BDO building on Maysilo Circle — that is where we are.
Open Directions in Google MapsWe would love to welcome your family. Fill out our enrollment form below, or book a trial session first to see our classroom in person.
Whether you are ready to enroll or would like to book a trial session first, we are so glad you are considering KumaCare for your family. Once you submit either form, Ms. Maui or our team will personally reach out within 24 hours to confirm your child’s slot or trial date.
We will personally reach out within 24 hours to confirm your child’s slot.
Come experience a real day at KumaCare before committing. A 1-day trial is ₱390; a 3-day trial is ₱1,000. If you enroll within 7 days, the full trial fee is credited to your registration.
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