Summary

Contact Info

Beverly Hills Montessori
1105 N. Laurel Avenue
West Hollywood , CA 90046
www.bhms.org

Tel: (323) 650-2922

Director: Linda K.
LindaK@bhms.org

Key Statistics

Student/teacher ratio

8:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years

Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Student/teacher ratio

8:1

Established

1979

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Dropoff Procedure

- 8:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

Yes

Other Memberships

'The Pre-School Association of California, West Hollywood Children's Roundtable, NCME and West Hollywood Community Redevelopment PAC.' -- Extracted from the Beverly Hills Montessori School website

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

'The Beverly Hills Montessori School's mission is to provide a child-oriented approach to education that deeply respects the uniqueness of each child.' -- Extracted from the Beverly Hills Montessori School website.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.6)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Cooperation with other children

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					-
Oral language	-	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-	-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-	-	-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-	-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-		-	-	-
Time & space	-	-	-	-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-

Visual arts	-	-	-	-	-
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	-

Other subjects taught	We have small classes, computers, music, field trips, summer camp and a loving trained teaching staff. ' -- Extracted from the Beverly Hills Montessori School website				n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.4)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.2)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
My son is in the 2-4 year old classroom at BHMS. He's developed well. His teachers provide him with the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop social and leadership skills. My husband and I are very happy with our experience thus far. The bonus is that the school helps potty train the kids!

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

Discipline, Health and Safety

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

"We offer part time (8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) as well as full days (7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.) Monday through Friday.

We have 3 groups: Room 1 are the youngest (2-4 years old). This class has a maximum enrollment of 16 children. For many children this is their first time away from mom and/or dad and the teachers are experts in helping parents and children feel comfortable. Room 2 (ages 3 1/2 to 6) is a Montessori Classroom with a maximum of 24 children. The children are exposed to phonics, math, science, computers, art and music. This classroom is a full day classroom. This classroom is a Los Angeles Universal Preschool Classroom. Room 3 (4 year olds)- is also a Los Angeles Universal Preschool Classroom. This classroom has a maximum of 16 children for a half day program, either AM or PM.' -- Extracted from the Beverly Hills Montessori School website

Application & Admissions

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.