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The Montessori School Of Washington Park

320 S Sherman Street, Denver, CO, 80209-0802 -

School Notes Overview:

Is Day Care your issue? Education is ours……. Montessori School of Washington Park. Why choose Montessori over the other Preschool options you have? With a pedagogy that focuses on freedom of choice, personal connection and collaboration; Montessori fits the definition of 21st century education.  Choice  Integration of subjects  Experimental learning  Guided discovery  Teachers as observer  Uninterrupted workcycle  Differentiated follow-up work  Personal Connection  Parent involvement  Risk-taking (learning through mistakes)  Freedom of movement  Authentic assessment  Collaborative learning  Peer to peer mentoring  Peer teaching  Open (multi-age) lesson policy  Horizontal curriculum. Why chose the Montessori School of Washington Park over other Montessori Schools?  Founded in 1975  Qualistar rated program  Low staff turnover (some of our teachers have been here 17 years!)  Experienced, educated, well trained, consistent staff members  Great location; close to downtown  Authentic Montessori practiced here  Low student to teacher ratios  We set the bar high, for our students, staff & parents. Join us for a tour to see our facility and meet the staff- call 303-722-7708. Immediate openings! Maria Montessori recognized that children are the teachers of humanity, that young people, with their ideals and lack of attachment to tradition, can lead the way to a more human existence. Join us in this journey!...

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School Overview:

	The Montessori School Of Washington Park
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS) National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - Prekindergarten
County	Denver County, CO
Student Body
Total Students	60 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CO) School Avg.
% Students of Color	5%	20%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 52 students
	Kind - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	6 teachers
	This School	(CO) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	205 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

Founded in 1975, the Montessori School of Washington Park offers a tremendous experiential learning environment for children ages 3 to 6. Through exploration and observation, children are encouraged to grow and develop socially, emotionally, and academically at their own paces. Children learn through modeling and experimentation, aided by materials that provoke thought, bolster confidence, and encourage awareness. At the Montessori School of Washington Park, the child is the center of the classroom experience. As mentors, guides, and teachers, we seek to provide opportunities to nurture confidence and competence, to foster the child's love of learning and assist in development of a positive self image. We offer a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment in which children may grow and develop into responsible, contributing citizens of the world. The Preschool Program is an independent tax-exempt organization, who's Board and Advisors are appointed by Denver's Mayor and approved by the Denver City Council to oversee the Program and expenditures. No more than 5% of the tax revenues can be spent on administrative expenses with the other 95% to be used for tuition credits on behalf of the children in the program, outreach to parents and assistance with preschool enrollment, technical assistance and grants to preschool providers to help them improve the quality of their program, and evaluation of the Denver Preschool Program. DPP participants receive tuition credits on a sliding scale.
Profile last updated: 09/03/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (80209)	School Zip (80209)	(CO) State Average
Population (Approximate)	20,553 people	4,301,072 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	69%	33%
Population Average Age	38 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	1.8 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$57,519	$51,174
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.9 rooms	5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	63 years old	35 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	54% / 46%	66% / 34%