School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2000
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Depends on program - There are full and half day programs. All programs are 5 days (M-F)
Admissions Director
Erin Conway
Admissions Associate
Sandy Gayda
School Notes
- Montessori is a method of teaching developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 1900s.
- Dr. Montessori, a physician turned educator, used her scientific and biological background while observing children with special needs.
- She in turn developed a method of teaching, which encompassed the whole child. Her philosophy is that each child innately knows what Montessori is a method of teaching developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 1900s.
- Dr. Montessori, a physician turned educator, used her scientific and biological background while observing children with special needs.
- She in turn developed a method of teaching, which encompassed the whole child.
- Her philosophy is that each child innately knows what they are ready to learn and if given the appropriate environment the child would be drawn to activities for which s/he is ready.
- Because no two children are exactly alike, a Montessori environment allows for each child to learn at his or her own pace.
- The Montessori classroom is created to meet the childs developmental needs.
- Montessori classes are multi-age within three years.
- Montessori Cottage affirms its commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in education of all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin or disability, in the admission of children.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori Cottage?
The application deadline for Montessori Cottage is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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