The Children's Tree Montessori School
96 Essex Road, Old Saybrook, CT, 06475 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (860)388-3536
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The Children's Tree Montessori School, established in 2000, is unique in that it is the only Montessori school on the Connecticut shoreline that offers an elementary program (ages 6-12) in addition to its primary program(ages 3-6). A recent study published by Science Magazine proved that children in public Montessori programs scored higher on tests than children in traditional public schools. Montessori education was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. January 2007 marked the 100 year anniversary of the opening of Dr. Montessori's first school. It is an educational philosophy based on creating a child-centered learning environment where children develop a sense of self-respect, independence and love of learning. ...read more  

School Overview:
The Children's Tree Montessori School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Type Montessori School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Year Founded 2000
County Middlesex County, CT
Student Body
Total Students 94 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( CT ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 20% 26%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 40 students
Kind - 30 students
Grade 1 - 6 students
Grade 2 - 6 students
Grade 3 - 6 students
Grade 4 - 6 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 7 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 5%
Average Class Size 20
This School ( CT ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:13 1:6
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost $8,000
% on Financial Aid 20%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,000
Acceptance Rate 90%
Headmaster Marci Martindale
Admissions Director Marci Martindale
 
School Notes:
  • Our mission at The Children's Tree Montessori is to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment in which children can develop a solid foundation through creative learning. We believe that the Montessori method of education helps children develop a positive attitude towards school, builds their self-confidence, strengthens their ability to concentrate and fosters an abiding curiosity. We help each child develop habits of initiative and persistence by fostering inner security and a sense of order in the child.
  • The goals of the primary level are to foster independence and to support the child in moving toward self-control and mastery of the surrounding environment. The Primary classrooms are prepared Montessori environments designed to encourage the child in a self-directed discovery of the world. The curriculum, environment and schedule intertwine to allow the child to develop a deep love for learning and to attain trust in his own ability to learn.
  • The Elementary program offers a continuum built on the Primary experience. In the Montessori elementary, the child's own questions provide the basis for exploration of the world. Because those questions are heeded and nurtured, the child truly connects with knowledge. Subject matter is made relevant to the child's personal learning journey, providing an inner motivation. A Montessori education does not give a child a collection of isolated facts, but rather shares a vision of interrelated knowledge and a love of learning.
  • Goals for our Students: At The Children's Tree we help our students:
    • develop a positive attitude toward himself/herself, school and life
    • become a self-confident, independent learner
    • form habits of concentration in his/her work
    • develop initiative and persistence
    • achieve inner security and a sense of order
    • develop his/her sensory motor skills
    • earn social skills
    • achieve a higher level of intelligence and imagination
  • Teaching each other - In multi-aged classrooms, younger children are constantly stimulated by the interesting work that the older ones are engaged in. The older children in Montessori classes often help the younger children with their work, actually teaching lessons or correcting errors
  • Research is very clear that young children learn by observing and manipulating their environment, not through textbooks and workbook exercises. The Montessori materials give the child concrete sensorial impression of abstract concepts, such as long division, that become the foundation for a lifetime understanding.
  • The social life of the Montessori elementary is defined by the fact that students can move around. They don't have to sit at a desk all day long. Students work together, either helping one another master skills or information, or working together on group projects. They also have the freedom to choose to work individually, mastering skills that are of interest to them.
  • Students will typically be found scattered around the classroom, working alone or with one or two others. They tend to become so involved in their work that visitors tend to be amazed at the peaceful atmosphere
  • When the primary child is provided with an environment that encourages emotional, social, physical and academic skills to develop the child gains a positive attitude about himself, school, other people and the world! This essential foundation ensures future success in learning and in life.
  • Making use of things mostly found around the home, these activities promote learning of skills that also enable them to participate fully and independently in their home life. With independence comes also the building of the child's self-confidence and initiative which carries out to his attitude towards learning in general
  • Montessori schools are normally small close-knit communities of children, teachers, and parents. They are like an extended family. Everyone knows everyone else. Children become close and remain friends with their teachers and both younger and older classmates. They grow up and study together for many years. While there may not be as many other children in the school to form your children's circle of friends as they would find in a larger school, their friendships will tend to be closer and will last a lifetime.
  • Profile last updated: 02/17/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 06475 )
School Zip ( 06475 ) ( CT ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 10,367 people 3,405,565 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 45% 41%
Population Average Age 45 years old 37.4 years old
Average Household Size 2.4 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $62,742 $56,222
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.2 rooms 5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 46 years old 48 years old
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Zipcode (06475)



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