Summary

Contact Info

Countryside Montessori
4412 Worthtington
Denton , TX 76207
www.countryside-montessori.com

Tel: (940) 483-1133

Director: director, Mrs. Cassidy Fuess
mrsfuess@countryside-montessori.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

First, tour the school with your child and meet with the director at the time of your enrollment, please provide the following: health records, doctor's statement, and materials fee.

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

60

Student/teacher ratio

1:7

Extended day

Yes

School year

Year round program

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

60

Student/teacher ratio

1:7

Established

2001

Average tenure for teachers

5 yrs.

% of teachers with:

- CPR

95%

- First aid

95%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 8:15 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: Drop off between 7 and 8:30 AM. No arrivals after 8:45 AM. $10 per each 15 late pick up.

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year	Yes
• Montessori method

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

Yes

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

gardens

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"The mission of Countryside Montessori is to assist the students and parents in making the transition to the school environment successful and to provide a prepared, nurturing environment that allows each child to become independent and self-disciplined. In this environment, children learn to respect others and the world around them, and develop a life-long love of learning.

Countryside Montessori was created in the summer of 2001 by Cassidy Fuess with the help of many other parents and educators to provide a unique choice in education especially for the families of the Denton area. All children benefit from early education and respectful care. It is the goal of Countryside Montessori to make this an attainable, affordable goal for all children.
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

7-8:15--Early arrivals and breakfast
8:30--Circle time
8:30-10:30--Work time, including lessons, snacks, small groups
10:30-11--Circle time
11-12--Recess and lunch prep.
12--2:30--lunch and naptime.
1:30-3:30--children resume working as they wake up
3:30--Full school day ends
3:30-6--extended day activities

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Director's Comments

Our school follows the Montessori Method.

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	-	-	-	YES
Music	-	-	-	YES

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

Other subjects taught	All studies are Montessori based			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 1 years 6 months to 7 years			$535/Month
From 3 months to 1 years 6 months			$145/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

-Part time enrollment is available upon request.

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: First, tour the school with your child and meet with the director at the time of your enrollment, please provide the following: health records, doctor's statement, and materials fee.

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Diversity

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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