Montessori programs exist for children from birth through the age of eighteen.
Montessori Educational Center offers a program for children ages 18 months through 14.
Dr. Montessori's philosophy believes that a child will learn best within a prepared environment that is designed to facilitate independent learning and exploration, as this will support their individual development.
The goal in our Montessori program is to help each child reach their full potential in all areas of their life.
The classroom activities support the development of cognitive skills as well as social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination.
Montessori is hands-on learning, which provides children the opportunity to learn by doing.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,375
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1978
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
208 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
16%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Extended Day Tuition is $6300
Half Day Tuition is 3700
Admissions Director
Joelle Flaherty
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Music Lessons, Piano Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Karate, Yoga
Music Lessons, Piano Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Karate, Yoga
School Notes
- Montessori programs exist for children from birth through the age of eighteen.
- Montessori Educational Center offers a program for children ages 2 through 14.
- Dr. Montessori's philosophy believes that a child will learn best within a prepared environment that is designed to facilitate independent learning and exploration, as this will support their individual development.
- The goal in our Montessori program is to help each child reach their full potential in all areas of their life.
- The classroom activities support the development of cognitive skills as well as social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination.
- Montessori is hands-on learning, which provides children the opportunity to learn by doing.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Montessori Educational Center cost?
Montessori Educational Center's tuition is approximately $5,375 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Educational Center?
The application deadline for Montessori Educational Center is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Reviews
5 4/2/2013
MEC is a great place for children to learn that what they do matters in the world. Grace and manners, responsibility and respect as well as academics all make for well rounded kids.
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