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Garden Montessori School (Closed 2021)

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At Garden Montessori School, a child learns the joy of learning, an education that lasts a lifetime.

Based on the Montessori philosophy, Garden Montessori School is designed to give each child a structured environment where he can develop at his own pace.

By working with his world, a child has real-life experiences that lead to abstract understanding.

Creative materials like sandpaper letters and moveable numbers make fundamentals clear and graspable. Practical life projects help him understand himself and others, learn self-control and consideration.

Adventures with art, music, history, science, and geography offer the excitement of exploration and discovery.

The goal of the Garden Montessori School and the Montessori philosophy is to build a foundation for a lifetime of creative learning in the child; to develop the characteristics of responsibility, initiative, independence, and self-confidence.

The child learns persistence, a sense of order, the ability to concentrate, and develops an increased curiosity.

In total, a positive attitude toward exploration, discovery, and learning. Children are led to become acquainted with themselves, to learn what they can do and to take pride in their achievements.

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1973

Student Body

Total Students

34 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

24 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

We offer Montessori and full day child care programs. Tuition varies according to which program you sign up for.

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jackie Wofford

Admissions Associate

Leslie Massey

School Notes

2 1/2- 6 years of age
preschool thru Kdg
Montessori classroom
before and after childcare
Kdg program
field trips,
music, sign language, spanish, exercise and dance classes
large playground
25% students of color
4 teachers with Bachelor and/or Masters degrees in Montessori education
100% of teachers have degrees

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Garden Montessori School?

The acceptance rate of Garden Montessori School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

When is the application deadline for Garden Montessori School?

The application deadline for Garden Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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