Montessori School Of Champaign-Urbana

1403 Regency Drive East, Savoy, IL, 61874-0618
Tel: (217)356-1818
Grades: NS - K | 138 students
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The Montessori School of Champaign-Urbana, founded in 1962, is owned by the Montessori Society of Champaign-Urbana. The Society is a not-for-profit corporation composed primarily of the parents whose children are enrolled in the school. The School provides a caring dynamic learning environment which targets each child's individual learning style.  The academic materials prepare the child for future studies. The child may freely choose materials to learn reading, writing, spelling, grammar, science, math and social studies. The student experiences a deep inner satisfaction following his or her interests, fostering a positive attitude towards school and learning. Social-emotional and motor development are actively promoted through daily activities.

School Overview:
Montessori School Of Champaign-Urbana
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students 138 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 48% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 2 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Piano Dance

School Notes:

  • The Montessori School of Champaign-Urbana, founded in 1962, is owned by the Montessori Society of Champaign-Urbana. The Society is a not-for-profit corporation composed primarily of the parents whose children are enrolled in the school. MSCU has been providing Montessori education for over 50 years. We have six Early Childhood classrooms staffed by fully credentialed Montessori educators. We offer both 3 and 6 hour preschool programs as well as a six hour kindergarten option. Wraparound child care is available 7:30 am through 5:30 pm. A Parent-Toddler program is available on Wednesday mornings for children ages 15-35 months to enjoy a gentle introduction to the Montessori method of education. The Montessori method offers a time-tested, brain-based method of education.

    • Profile last updated: 01/28/2013

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