Summary

Contact Info

Holistic Children's Garden
420 Ocean Avenue
Portland , ME 04103
www.holisticchildrensgarden.com

Tel: (207) 828-1949

Director: Sophie and Sam Rodriguez
info@holisticchildrensgarden.com

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

After a face-to-face meeting at the school

Wait list

No

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

9

Student/teacher ratio

9:2

School year

Year round program

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

9

Student/teacher ratio

9:2

Established

2007

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors

100%

- CPR

100%

- First aid

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

Features of the Preschool

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Some experience serving children with special needs

No

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

The daily rhythm is inspired by the writings of Rudolf Steiner and his Waldorf educational philosophy. Free old fashioned play and group activities like baking bread, making soup, painting, etc. Wooden toys, arts and crafts free from harsh chemicals and French Language spontaneously integrated. We also provide Organic meals and snacks.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Free play until breakfast time.
Breakfast.
Circle time.
Free play.
Group activity.
Outdoor play.
Lunch. (departure of children who come am only)
nap.
snack.
free play
Outdoor play until pick up.

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

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	French Language spontaneously integrated.			n/a

Quality of Teaching

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

Home School Connection

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

Discipline, Health and Safety

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

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 2 years 6 months to 6 years	9		$0/Week

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Small home-based Waldorf (Steiner) Inspired preschool. Organic meals and snacks. Arts and crafts free from chemicals. French language integrated. 7:30-5. Full or part-time, year-round or Sept. to June schedule.

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a face-to-face meeting at the school

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Mandatory (in order to receive application)

Child interview process: Possible, at school's discretion and takes the form of teacher-child

Parent interview process: Teacher-Parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $0

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Selective based on philosophical affinity.
• -Child's temperament -Parent's integral involvement in child's development -Parent's understanding of program

Notification occurs: Rolling

Financial aid is not available.

Director's Comments

Comments

Parents must first read parent hand book. A visit/interview will then be conducted should parents feel it is a good match after reading the material.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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