Summary
Contact Info
A B C International Montessori Academy
10801 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis
, MN
55437
www.abcinternationalmontessori.org
Tel:
(952) 881-1717
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Parent community |
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| Discipline |
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| Facilities |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
2
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (2.8) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) |
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |
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| Music room |
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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Although the school DOES provide a superior education, it uses a model of discipline and motivation that is reminiscent of Catholic schools from 30 years ago including shame, humiliation, intimidation, fear, and belittling. It is not a true Montessori environment although the teachers are certified and the materials are true AMI materials.
The school has no board of directors. Several of the teachers are on temporary work visas. In a building owned by the school, there is a fantastic ballet studio for the children.
Many parents continue to send their children here because of the superior education, and because their children have not witnessed or experienced any maltreatment.
I found the management to be wholly inadequate. There is no board. There is no robust, active or powerful parent association.
Still -- they have been around for 25 years and have testimonials up the wazoo.
So... do your own research, look for the wordpress blog on ABC Montessori, and make up your own mind. But you should KNOW what you are walking into.
Parent #2
A Human Services Report has been issued after an investigation that dated back to November 2007.The report has determined that a staff person was found guilty of maltreatment of children. This means that the staff person was verbally abusive toward the children and handled the children in a rough manner which included grabbing the children by the arms.
The second allegation was not determined. This included inappropriately touching a child on the upper thigh and having an inappropriate relationship with them.
The result of this means that the ABC International Montessori School has lost their child care license and the staff person involved in this report is no longer allowed to have interaction with children. You can download a copy here. abcmontessori.wordpress.com
The Bloomington Police Department has 4 separate police reports on file siting inappropriate behavior with children by a staff member. The city of Bloomington has removed the names of the alleged victims and the school employees involved in the past investigations.
While no one has been charged and the cases are not currently open or under investigation, the number of reports and incidents that site “inappropriate behavior” is cause for concern. Contact the Bloomington Police Department to obtain a copy for yourself.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Quality of Teaching
Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Teachers are reportedly AMI Montessori certified. The quality of teaching seems to be high.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.1) |
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
no comment
Parent #2
Weekly folder sent home requiring parental signature with samples of their work. Weekly one-page newsletter or update.
General Parent Education
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (1.0) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (1.9) |
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| Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
are mostly handled in a competent way, though there have been a few exceptions that from time to time have made me worried about the safety of my child
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
no comment
Parent #2
The facility is too small for the children it serves. There is one multipurpose room which is used for naps, piano lessons, violin lessons, a quiet room, and a library. The physical ed facility, while fantastic at 20 x 40 with 12-15' ceilings, and a wall full of mirrors with a ballet barre, and beautiful hard wood floors, is in the basement of the house of the administators 2 doors away from the school. They use a public park 10 minutes walk from the school as an extension of the school.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (3.7) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages |
Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
2 years
6 months
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5 years
6 months
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$0/Year |
From
2 years
6 months
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5 years
6 months
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$0/Year |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
Before and After-School Childcare:
7:30 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.
Noon to 5:30 P.M., OR
3:00 -5:30 P.M.
Application & Admissions
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
