International Playgroup, Rockville

International Playgroup provides a warm, loving, homelike environment in which children gain a sense of security and develop self-esteem. On a daily basis, we practice major developmental areas, such as emotional and social skills. At International Playgroup, we celebrate the uniqueness of each child and appreciate the fact that children develop at their own pace. Our daycare was licensed as Zo's Family Daycare in 1990. In 1998 it was relicensed as a small center and the name was changed to International Playgroup. The center is licensed to provide care for children 18 months to 3 1/2 years old. The curriculum at International Playgroup is based on the Montessori philosophy. Children are given the opportunity to develop at their own pace in a mixed age setting and are given educational materials that spark their curiosity. Zoreh Majd, the director/teacher, has 18 years of experience in child development. She holds a bachelors degree from Wellesley College in French Literature and Language. She is a trained Montessori teacher holding a diploma issued by the North American Progressive Montessori Teacher Training Center and also continuously participates in child development trainings offered in Montgomery County. Zoreh likes to spend her free time with her extensive family in Europe and the Middle East. She is fond of sports, especially hiking and swimming, and enjoys the quietness of nature.