Tara Montessori School
School Notes Overview:
The Tara Montessori School was founded in 1988 by Toni Dunleavy, and subscribes to the principles of Montessori Learning. Classes are available for Toddlers, Transition, Pre-School and Kindergarten age children. The primary goal of the Tara Montessori School is to help children reach full potential in all areas of life. Activities promote the development of social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination as well as cognitive preparation. The holistic curriculum, under the direction of a specially trained teacher, allows the children to enjoy the experience of learning and time to enjoy the process. It also insures the development of self-esteem and provides the experience from which children increase their knowledge. Each Montessori class operates on the principle of freedom within limits. Every program has its set of ground rules which differs from age to age, but is always based on core Montessori beliefs, respect for each other and for the environment. ...
School Overview:
Tara Montessori School |
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| School Type | Montessori School | |
| School Membership(s) | Other Montessori association(s) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - K | |
| County | Essex County, MA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 85 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 21% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 56 students | ||
| Kind - 29 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 174 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- The Tara Montessori School was founded in 1988 by Toni Dunleavy, and subscribes to the principles of Montessori Learning. Classes are available for Toddlers, Transition, Pre-School and Kindergarten age children. The primary goal of the Tara Montessori School is to help children reach full potential in all areas of life. Activities promote the development of social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination as well as cognitive preparation. The holistic curriculum, under the direction of a specially trained teacher, allows the children to enjoy the experience of learning and time to enjoy the process. It also insures the development of self-esteem and provides the experience from which children increase their knowledge. Each Montessori class operates on the principle of freedom within limits. Every program has its set of ground rules which differs from age to age, but is always based on core Montessori beliefs, respect for each other and for the environment.
- Profile last updated: 02/13/2007
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (01944) | School Zip (01944) |
(MA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 5,228 people | 6,349,048 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 64% | 43% |
| Population Average Age | 44 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $73,467 | $52,143 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.6 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 68 years old | 56 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (01944) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 71% / 29% | 58% / 42% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Brookwood School - 394 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Glen Urquhart School - 227 students - 2.4 mi. away - view location
- The Cape Ann Waldorf School - 154 students - 2.8 mi. away - view location
- Notre Dame Children's Class - 60 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
- Stoneridge Children's Montessori School - 170 students - 4.3 mi. away - view location
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