Petersen Montessori Academy

10395 NW 41 Street, Miami, FL, 33178
Tel: (305)463-9085
Grades: NS - 1 | 55 students
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Petersen Montessori Academy is the only Montessori program located in the Doral area of Miami. Our Montessori materials were especially designed to foster independence and maximize your child's potential. Our materials and furniture were shipped directly to us from Holland and Italy. They were constructed and designed of the best quality and manufactured by carpenters and are based on the research and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. Petersen Montessori Academy is staffed by only certified Montessori instructors who are dedicated to providing the best possible foundation for your children's most important years. Petersen Montessori Academy is a member school of the American Montessori Society and Florida Kindergarten Council.

School Overview:
Petersen Montessori Academy
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 1
Learning Programs Supported Learning Differences supported
Year Founded 2005
Student Body
Total Students 55 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 70% (FL School Avg.: 37%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate 100%
Admissions Director Melanie Petersen Jacocks
Sports
Total Sports Offered 2 sports
Sports
Ballet Dance

School Notes:

  • Petersen Montessori Academy is the only Montessori program located in the Doral area of Miami. Our Montessori materials were especially designed to foster independence and maximize your child's potential. Our materials and furniture were shipped directly to us from Holland and Italy. They were constructed and designed of the best quality and manufactured by carpenters and are based on the research and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. Petersen Montessori Academy is staffed by only certified Montessori instructors who are dedicated to providing the best possible foundation for your children's most important years. Petersen Montessori Academy is accredited from the American Montessori Society.

Nearby Schools:

Petersen Montessori Academy
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-1 | 0 mi. away
Divine Academy
Gr. 5-12 | 0.2 mi. away
Toddler Tech Academy
Gr. PK | 0.2 mi. away
Montessori International
Gr. K-1 | 0.2 mi. away
Five Star Academy
Gr. 1-12 | 0.4 mi. away
David Posnack Jewish Day School
Gr. K-12 | 0.4 mi. away

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