First School
Tel:
(217) 893-0313
At First School we have developed an environment where your child is an independent learner utilizing the first years of life when vital learning occurs at it's best and fullest.
Reading is the key to independent learning; therefore, we have developed a program that guides your child through steps enabling him/her to become an early reader.
Children who learn to read before elementary school are better learners reading at their own individual pace.
Here at First School we provide your child with that opportunity.
Our curriculum has a Montessori basis, which utilizes hands-on activities and equipment.
The language program we use is phonetic as well as visual because some children learn best auditorially while others do visually.
We have incorporated a computer program and a four-station light-tracing table to reinforce the hands-on activities.
Your child learns language, math, science, art, music, and fine and large motor skills while developing important social and self-help skills.
First School is accredited by the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs.
First School is registered with the Illinois Department of Education and the International Montessori Council has deemed First School with Program Recognition status.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 165 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other Montessori association(s) National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
Student Body
| Total Students | 165 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
School Notes
- At First School we have developed an environment where your child is an independent learner utilizing the first years of life when vital learning occurs at it's best and fullest. Reading is the key to independent learning; therefore, we have developed a program that guides your child through steps enabling him/her to become an early reader. Children who learn to read before elementary school are better learners reading at their own individual pace. Here at First School we provide your child with that opportunity. Our curriculum has a Montessori basis, which utilizes hands-on activities and equipment. The language program we use is phonetic as well as visual because some children learn best auditorially while others do visually. We have incorporated a computer program and a four-station light-tracing table to reinforce the hands-on activities. Your child learns language, math, science, art, music, and fine and large motor skills while developing important social and self-help skills. First School is accredited by the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs. First School is registered with the Illinois Department of Education and the International Montessori Council has deemed First School with Program Recognition status.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to First School is Swann Special Care Ctr-elem/secondary School (7.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Countryside School (7.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Swann Elementary School (7.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- ChampaignCountryside SchoolSpecial Program EmphasisGrades: K-8 | 153 students
7.3 miles
4301 W Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 355-1253 7.3 K-8
153 - ChampaignSwann Elementary SchoolSpecial Education SchoolGrades: NS | 30 students
7.3 miles
2422 W Springfield Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 398-9273 7.3 NS
30 - ChampaignSwann Special Care Ctr-elem/secondary SchoolSpecial Education SchoolGrades: PK-12 | 16 students
7.4 miles
2418 W Springfield Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 398-9270 7.4 PK-12
16 - Champaign Grades: PK-8
7.8 miles
509 S Mattis Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 359-1714 7.8 PK-8
n/a - ChampaignJudah Christian School(Christian)Grades: PK-12 | 499 students
8.1 miles
908 N Prospect Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701 8.1 PK-12
499
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