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Hi! I’m Marlen Ortega, the Director of Ortega Family Wonderschool. I have always loved working with children, and before I moved to the United States, I was an elementary school teacher and a social worker in Honduras, working with young children of all ages and backgrounds. I started my program five years ago, and my husband, son and daughter are very involved in ensuring children come to a safe, inviting, loving home every day!
¡Hola! Soy Marlen Ortega, la Directora de Ortega Family Wonderschool. Siempre me ha encantado trabajar con niños, y antes de mudarme a los Estados Unidos, era maestra de escuela primaria y trabajadora social en Honduras, trabajando con niños pequeños de todas las edades y orígenes. Comencé mi programa hace cinco años, y ¡mi esposo y mis dos hijos están muy involucrados en garantizar que los niños lleguen a un hogar seguro, acogedor y cariñoso todos los días!
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Philosophy
At Ortega Family Wonderschool, we believe children learn best through play, and especially by socializing with other children. We also believe in the importance of building connections with caregivers. I am dedicated to creating a peaceful environment where children feel safe and understood.
En Ortega Family Wonderschool, creemos que los niños aprenden mejor a través del juego, y especialmente por socializar con otros niños. También, creemos en la importancia de construir conexiones con los que les cuidan. Estoy dedicado a crear un ambiente tranquilo donde los niños se sientan seguros y entendidos.
Location
Ortega Family Wonderschool is located in a single family home on a quiet street in Canoga Park.
Children will spend much of their day playing outside in our enormous, green, tree-lined backyard, which we’ve designed as an outdoor classroom!
Rhythm of the Day
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8:30amBreakfast / Desayuno
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9:00amArt (painting, drawing, cutting, etc.) / Arte (pintar, dibujar, recortar, etc.)
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10:00amMusic, singing and dancing / Mùsica, cantar, bailar
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10:30amSnack / Merienda
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11:00amReading and discussion / Lectura y socialización (chatting about the reading, sharing personal experiences / plática sobre la lectura y compartir experiencias personales)
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12:00pmNap time / Siesta
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1:00pmLunch / Almuerzo
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1:30pmFree play outside / Juego libre afuera
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3:30pmFree play inside/ Juego libre adentro
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6pmPickup / Hora de salir
2019 School Year
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9/2/19Labor Day
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11/11/19Veterans Day
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11/28-11/29/19Thanksgiving Break
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12/24 - 12/25/19Christmas Break
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1/1/20New Year’s Day
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1/20/20Martin Luther King, Jr Day
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2/17/20George Washington’s Birthday
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5/25/20Memorial Day
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7/3/20Independence Day (Observed)
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9/7/20Labor Day
Admissions
Join the Marlen’s Wonderschool community in four easy steps:
1. Explore our website
We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.
2. Tour our program
Come see what makes Marlen’s Wonderschool unique. Please schedule a tour or attend an Open House event.
3. Submit an Enrollment Application
If you would like to enroll, please submit an application. Please note that we require tours for all prospective families. Please do not submit an application if you have not visited the program.
4. Enroll
After reviewing your application, we’ll send an enrollment invitation. Upon accepting your invitation you’ll pay your enrollment fee, fill out enrollment documents and review our Parent Handbook.
