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Elmira, NY
Montessori School

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Telephone: (607) 562-8754  · Website: www.cvms.org

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Montessori School
23 Winters Rd
Elmira, NY  14903-7989

http://www.cvms.org

Tel: (607) 562-8754
Fax: (607) 562-3655

Director: Head of School - George Conway.

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School Philosophy and Mission

"The Montessori approach to education takes its name from Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator (1870-1952). She observed and worked with young children for over fifty years in Monte...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 2 years to
5 years
Days:
Wed 9:00am - 11:00am
Fri 9:00am - 11:00am

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
Age cutoff for enrollment2 years

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Application Information

Applications accepted We welcome calls for information on weekdays between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. our admissions number is (607) 562-8754, extension 110. you may also we urge parents to make an appointment to tour our facilities and observe a class, but this is not mandatory. if an opening is available, the administrator schedules an interview for the prospective student with a teacher to determine the appropriateness of placement. in order to be eligible for the program, children should have turned two by october 1 of the year they enter
Application Information $75.00 $25.00 for the Toddler Program.
Acceptance criteria: If no opening is available, the student is placed on the wait list. When no openings are available, children will be placed on a wait list. In the event of an opening, children on this list will be considered for enrollment, based upon the class needs, in accordance with the Montessori principles of education. The Chemung Valley Montessori School admits students of any race, color, nationality and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. CVMS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, and scholarship programs. Session preferences will be acknowledged on a first-come, first-served basis. Children of staff members,siblings of currently enrolled students, enrolled toddlers and transfer students from other Montessori schools may be granted priority status for enrollment

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Trace around your child's foot, with shoe on, on a piece of white construction paper or card stock. Have child cut out the shoe print and add a spooky face. Glue it to a popsicle stick and you have a ghost stick puppet!

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