Community Montessori

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At Community Montessori students are empowered to exercise freedom and responsibility and take an active role in the construction of their own education.
This prepared Montessori environment provides student with the ability to practice skills which lead to lifelong learning, following passions, and personally meaningful achievements.
The development of grit, character, and the ability to evaluate the impact of personal decisions are the skills which will enable students to grow into competent and capable adults.
The staff and certificated teachers at this school are passionate about education and learning, and work daily to provide students with meaningful educational experiences.
We employ Washington state certificated teachers to guide students and provide educational continuity from preschool through middle school, with tentative plans to expand to higher grade-level offerings being considered.
Community Montessori is a Washington State approved private school and DCYF licensed childcare center serving children from toddlers through teens.
First established in 1968 as Hilltop Community Daycare Center, Community Montessori has served the greater Puget Sound area for over 55 years.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-7
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-7
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
GIfted
Year Founded
1968
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Community Montessori Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Community Montessori is more than just a name - it is a two-word encapsulation of our ethos. We are all members of a community, and are here to help one another succeed, learn, and grow. An offer of enrollment for your student is an invitation to join our community of students, parents, and educators who are all dedicated tolifelong learning and the cultivation of an effective learning environment that supports and empowers self-directed, authentic learning.
  • Within a Montessori environment, children are divided into mixed-age groups rather than year groupings. Older students are able to help guide and instruct their younger peers. This experience of competence solidifies a student's self-esteem, along with solidifying their knowledge.
  • We want every student to develop to his or her full potential, especially intellectually. Independence, self-confidence, intrinsic motivation, risk taking, and self-discipline are valued. Making choices takes practice, and we provide students with ample opportunities to practice making responsible decisions and accepting the outcomes of their own choices. Students are free to move around the room, choosing from a wide variety of activities and "work" as best appeals to them.
  • A key component of Montessori education is to provide students with long, uninterrupted work periods. Students are able to work for long periods without interruption, allowing for intense engagement with their self-chosen work.
  • When students leave our school, they are competent and confident individuals. We want to foster independence and strong love of learning that will persist within the personality of the individual.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Community Montessori?
The application deadline for Community Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
What neighborhood is Community Montessori located?
Community Montessori is located in the New Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 2 other private schools located in New Tacoma.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-7
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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