Child Developers Programme (C.D.P) Montessori Teacher Training College - 0728 99 56 61
The Child Developers Programme C.D.P is a programme of the Archdiocese of Nairobi that trains competent nursery school teachers to guide 3 – 6 years old children in various nursery schools throughout Kenya. The course was started in 1974 and has trained over 6,000 nursery/pre-unit teachers.
The method used in training teachers is the Montessori method. This method is recognized worldwide as one of the most successful methods of the pre – primary education. Since then it has proven to be very successful here in Kenya.
Each student must join a nursery school. This co-operating school must set the student free to develop children according to Montessori method. Failure to practice the method fully will mean that the student will fail to receive his/her certificate or Diploma.
C.D.P staff will communicate directly with the co-operating nursery school regarding the progress of its student. C.D.P will also make sure that the certified teacher continues to practice the Montessori method fully.
Montessori teachers are trained in Nairobi at the Child Developers Programme (C.D.P), which is situated within the compound of the Umoja Catholic Church. The course began in 1974 and has trained more than 6,000 child developers (teachers) who are located in nursery schools all over Kenya teaching some 16,000 children. Students at C.D.P undergo a rigorous two year training in Montessori theory and practice. This includes making most of the materials found in the Montessori
method.
The first phase is a non-residential and or residential course which starts in the middle of February and ends in the midddle of December each year, then June to April. Each student is responsible for living arrangements, fares, pocket money and other incidental expenses.
The second phase of the course consists of one year of practical work in a sponsoring nursery school. During the two years of practical work the student is routinely inspected to assess his/her progress. C.D.P awards a Montessori teaching certificate to each students who successfully completes the full two years of training.
Child Developers Programme (C.D.P) is a Montessori Teacher Training College offering Diploma & Certificate courses. It’s located in Nairobi in Eastland’s area at Umoja estate, on the compound of Umoja catholic Church.