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Montessori Early Learning Center

1002 S Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241-0262 -

School Notes Overview:

The Montessori Early Learning Center offers a preschool/kindergarten and childcare program based on the philosophy, psychological principles and teaching methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, as well as research and contemporary thinking in the area of early childhood education. Based on the child's natural development, Montessori education challenges the child's growth potential through systematic use of specially designed materials and activities, available to the child in an organized "prepared environment." Intrinsically motivated and curious to explore, the child learns through direct experiences and activities in his/her environment. This self-education establishes a sense of order, logical thought processes and a firm foundation for future success in academics. Montessori education focuses on the individual child in the social setting of a group. The classroom can be viewed as an organized society of small children with the directress guiding the children at their own paces according to their interests and abilities. With freedom of choice and movement, each child finds that he can learn from and contribute to others, thus developing the self-confidence needed for continued development....

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School Overview:

	Montessori Early Learning Center
School Type	Montessori School
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
County	Randolph County, WV
Student Body
Total Students	50 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(WV) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	8%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 49 students
	Kind - 1 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	1 teachers
	This School	(WV) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:50	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	10 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

The Montessori Early Learning Center offers a preschool/kindergarten and childcare program based on the philosophy, psychological principles and teaching methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, as well as research and contemporary thinking in the area of early childhood education. Based on the child's natural development, Montessori education challenges the child's growth potential through systematic use of specially designed materials and activities, available to the child in an organized "prepared environment." Intrinsically motivated and curious to explore, the child learns through direct experiences and activities in his/her environment. This self-education establishes a sense of order, logical thought processes and a firm foundation for future success in academics. Montessori education focuses on the individual child in the social setting of a group. The classroom can be viewed as an organized society of small children with the directress guiding the children at their own paces according to their interests and abilities. With freedom of choice and movement, each child finds that he can learn from and contribute to others, thus developing the self-confidence needed for continued development.
Profile last updated: 07/11/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (26241)	School Zip (26241)	(WV) State Average
Population (Approximate)	14,222 people	1,806,740 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	22%	14%
Population Average Age	40 years old	39 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.1 persons
Median Household Income	$29,487	$30,629
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.7 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	44 years old	47 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	68% / 32%	68% / 32%