Summary

Contact Info

Central Montessori Acad
1904 Springdale Road
Cincinnati , OH 45231
www.centralmontessoriacademy.com

Tel: (513) 742-5800

Director: Laura Saylor, Principal

Application Information

Applications accepted

Immunization and health certificate, • emergency card, • copies of custody/guardian decree, progress and attendance reports, testing scores, evaluations, medication and accident reports. children may begin school no sooner than their third birthday. should an applicant receive a notification of non-acceptance, the deposit will be refunded within three weeks of notification. admission to cma shall conform to the constitution and applicable laws of the state of ohio. directresses shall interview each prospective parent and child.

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 months

Extended day

Yes

Parent Ratings

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

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: 1

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 (4.5)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

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 Central Montessori Academy Community Association, or CMACA, is our parent organization, which
includes all CMA parents or caregivers as members. The main purpose of the CMACA is to support
Central Montessori Academy in its Mission, to be more than a school, it is to be a community of
parents, teachers and children working cooperatively to create a nurturing environment that fosters
self-discipline, respect and a true love of learning ~ an education for life.
As each family contributes and participates in the activities of the school, it will run more smoothly. "
Excerpted from the preschool's 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 (5.0)

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

Quality of Teaching

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

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:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation

Drop-in Policy

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

General Parent Education

-This preschool does conduct parent education classes

-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:

- Sit on the board of trustees

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Fundraise

- Are required to make donations ourselves

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

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

- Encourage play dates out of school

- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Pairs old parents with new parents

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

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 (4.5)

Screen and identify all visitors

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

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 2 months to 3 years			$8400/Year

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

"Before school care starts at 7:30 AM with no additional charge."
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Immunization and health certificate, • emergency card, • copies of custody/guardian decree, progress and attendance reports, testing scores, evaluations, medication and accident reports. children may begin school no sooner than their third birthday. should an applicant receive a notification of non-acceptance, the deposit will be refunded within three weeks of notification. admission to cma shall conform to the constitution and applicable laws of the state of ohio. directresses shall interview each prospective parent and child.

Application fee: $11

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: In addition, the school will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies. Children already enrolled in the school, and their siblings, have priority for enrollment over children who are applying for enrollment for the first time Children whose educational background is consistent with the Montessori method will have priority for enrollment over children whose background is otherwise. (This does not apply to three-year-olds.)

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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