Summary

Contact Info

Avon Montessori
2350 Ridgeland Drive
Avon , OH 44011
www.avonmontessori.com

Tel: (440) 934-1774
Fax: (440) 934-1994

Director: Karen Stewart
karenstewart@avonmontessori.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: 2

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 (5.0)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I would highly recommend this school. The teachers are very educated, friendly, and great with the kids. They individualize the curriculum for each child taking into account where each child is and what they need to work on, as well as each child's interests. The program is unique in that the school has an outdoor classroom with a garden and at times, farm animals! When the weather permits, students are able to choose works indoor and out throughout the day. My daughter loves going to school so much that she is disappointed when it is the weekend! She has learned a lot as well. My husband and I are amazed at the facts she comes home with, and she has made great strides in learning to read and in math.

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

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.1)

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

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	-	-	-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	YES

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

Other subjects taught					n/a

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Montessori - teacher led and structured, but with child personal choice respected...

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.9)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

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

Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them

Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn

Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

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)

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

General Parent Education

-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0)

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Schedule family field trips

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
Parent club outings

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 (5.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

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

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

Application & Admissions

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Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

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Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
Visit the School!