Summary

Contact Info

Rolling Hills Montessori
26825 Rolling Hills Road
Rolling Hills Estates , CA 90274-4105
www.rollinghillsmontessori.com

Tel: (310) 377-5722
Fax: (310) 377-5735

Director: Michelle Collins
info@rollinghillsmontessori.com

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 3

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.7)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
RHM provides an environment for loving onesself and thus the love of learning and loving others. The two years my daughter has shared with RHM's staff has been perfect in everyway. Grand trees and vegitaion provide a calm loving space for the children while they discover who they are and what they are. experience it for yourself.. WOW

Parent #2
RHM is a cozy yet structured environment for its students. my daughter, age 3, has absolutely loved going to school since day 1 almost a year ago. The teachers are incredibly patient with their students, but do push them to work toward the the child's next goal withint the classroom. I credit RHM for my daughter's ability to write her name, numbers, and her zeal for "working" very hard. She wakes up many mornings and says "buenos dias, mommy" having been taught Spanish at school. My daughter adores her teachers and all of the friends she's made at the school. Top notch.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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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

Awareness of others’ feelings

Cooperation with other children

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					YES
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	-	-		-	YES
Time & space	-	-	-	-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-		-	YES

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

Other subjects taught					n/a

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The Montessori philosophy allows a child to develop at his or her own pace, with encouragement and "work" provided by the teacher. Their work is supervised, but not in the way that non-Montessori schools do it. The children are allowed to choose a lot of what they "work" on, which gives them a sense of independence also. It's a great way for young children to grow on their own.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0)

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

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

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

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
My daughter's teacher is fantastic!

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

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)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I know that if I'd like to drop in at school to check on my child, I'd be welcomed. However, the teachers encourage us to not disrupt the daily routine by dropping un unnannouced and then leaving. It disrupts the child's day and they'll begin to expect their parent to come see them every day. I believe in this philosophy, and have not dropped in on my child's school day. I think it also provides her with an understanding that the school is her special place, and she's secure and confident there.

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.7)

Parents:

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Receive newsletters

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

- Encourage play dates out of school

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Open communication any time

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.9)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

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Application & Admissions

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Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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