Desert Montessori vs. Lancaster-montessori Pre School Inc.
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School Overview
Overview
Desert Montessori was founded in 1963 and offers an educational program based on the work of Dr. Maria Montessori.
Her method is founded on the principal that a child wants parents and teachers to "Help me learn to do it for myself." Desert Montessori is designed to help each student discover his unique talents.
The child works at his own pace and learns in the ways that work best for him as an individual.
Desert Montessori strives to help each child reach his full potential in every area of life.
Activities promote the development of social, emotional, and physical growth.
Children ages 2 through 6 work together in one classroom.
Only one of each activity is provided in the classroom, forcing the child to choose carefully what he wants to work on and teaching patience when he has to wait his turn.
Desert Montessori is a nonsectarian, nonprofit, parent run corporation.
Lancaster–montessori Pre School Inc. is a nonsectarian Montessori school located in suburban Lancaster, CA, serving preschool through kindergarten with a total enrollment of 30 students.
Founded in 2017, the school offers early childhood education in a co–educational setting within a large suburban community.
The school has one teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 30:1, providing Montessori instruction for students from preschool to kindergarten.
reflects racial diversity with 80 percent student representation of color, consistent with the local community demographics.
As a California preschool option in Lancaster, it operates independently without formal membership in educational associations.
Grades Offered
NS-K
PK-K
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1963
2017
Students Body
Total Students
12 students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
80%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
25
Kindergarten Students
-
5
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty with Advance Degree
10%
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Average Class Size
12
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Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
30:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Varies based on your child\'s age and whether they will be also attending the school\'s early and/or afternoon childcare services.
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Admissions Director
Sharla Sanchez
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