Arlington, VA
Childrens House Montessori School

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.0)

Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
...are handled well in a way that gives me confidence in the safety of my child

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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
no consistency on how children are disciplined and for what reason. A child that bites is allowed to stay in preschool class but a child that does not sit in circle time is asked to leave the class room for 2 days! Up to the whim of director. She is the only board
member, no one else to talk to. Not allowed to contact any teacher directly. And have to set up a specific time and day to observe your child in the class.

Parent #2
There is some sort of rubber dust under the bark chips on the playground. My child comes home filthy and with black soot in her nose.

Health

OVERALL RATING (3.8)
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

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Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.3)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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