Summary
Contact Info
Childrens House Montessori School
2425 North Glebe Road
Arlington
, VA
22207
www.childrenshousemontessori.org/
Tel:
(703) 276-1360
Director:
chms.office@verizon.net
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
Chms accepts children aged 3 to 5 who are fully toilet trained.
to enroll your child in either the academic program or summer camp, you must complete the following forms and return them to the director before the first day that your child attends chms:
application form, including non-refundable application fee
preschool admission form
signed enrollment agreement
emergency medical release form
immunication and medical history form signed by a doctor
child's proof-of-identity (birth certificate, registration card, or passport, the directory must see the original and will make copies for the school's files)
signed school policies/parent handbook acknowledgement form |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
3 years |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Quality of teaching |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Parent community |
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| Discipline |
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| Facilities |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
5
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (2.9) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
There is no parent organization and communication between parents and teachers must be passed through the administration. Any questioning of the methods is met with a "dis-enrollment" of the child for behavior issues.
Parent #2
the school premises are a bit rundown and the playground is awfully small. No parent communication between teachers. Unprofessional front office administrative staff.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"The mission of Children's House Montessori School is to nurture each child's love of learning; respect each child's individual development; and encourage each child to undertake with confidence that which inspires him/her.
We embrace the fundamental principles of Montessori education and its curriculum to create an innovative learning atmosphere.
We promote honesty, respect, acceptance, dedication and partnership as traits of good citizenship and essential to the success of our mission.
We maintain a carefully planned environment that is safe, child-centered, stimulating and warm to foster independent, experiential learning.
We attract, retain and develop talented, dedicated and compassionate professionals who share the joy of working with children.
We honor diversity in our community and value all cultures, religions, ethnic origins, and economic backgrounds and support the active sharing of customs, perspectives and heritages.
We enrich the Montessori curriculum through activities such as music, art, movement, physical play, and field trips to encourage the development of well-balanced children.
We recognize and respond to the needs of our community in flexible and innovative ways.
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"7:30 - 8:30 am Free Playtime
8:30 am - 12:00 pm Montessori Classwork
(includes Circle Time, Montessori manipulatives, outside play, snack)
12:00 - 12:30 pm Lunch
(practicing Montessori practical-life skills)
12:30 - 2:45 pm Various (depending upon age):
Naps for youngest students
Arts & crafts for mid-age sudents
Afternoon Montessori class for 4 & 5 year olds.
2:45 - 6:00 pm Afternoon Program
(including structured activity, games, outside play, snack)
7:30 am - 8:15 am Children are dropped off in the Daisy Room.
8:30 am - 12:00 pm Montessori classes are held in three upstairs classrooms, and one downstairs. Please check with your child's teacher on specific routines for individual classes.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Lunch in the classrooms.
12:45 pm - 2:45 pm Youngest children (Daisies) nap.
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm Resters' planned activity.
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Resters (Stargazers and Lilies) rest on cots.
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm Jr. Kindergarteners attend class.
3:00 pm Children can be picked up on the playground.
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Afternoon Program.
6:00 pm School closes.
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (1.2) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
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| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
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| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
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| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
teacher 1 who is also the director had no affection for the children and always had negative comments for many of the mothers who were waiting anxiously for the children during the first 2 weeks which were the hardest for the kids and paretns. She makes no effort to help children that may need help and the class is mostly work oriented with very little free time and very little outdoor time. So if you have a low energy child you might be ok.
Parent #2
The level of teaching ability and certification varies greatly between teachers. Not all of the "teachers" are credentialed.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
we were encouraged to bring the children in the beginning for the to get to know the classroom for an hour then the following day were asked to drop off not carry them but walk them to door and leave immediately no matter how hard child is crying. not allowed to call school or wait or look in window.
Parent #2
Home school connection is non existent
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.0) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (3.0) |
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| Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
are handled well in a way that gives me confidence in the safety of my child
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
no consistency on how children are disciplined and for what reason. A child that bites is allowed to stay in preschool class but a child that does not sit in circle time is asked to leave the class room for 2 days! Up to the whim of director. She is the only board
member, no one else to talk to. Not allowed to contact any teacher directly. And have to set up a specific time and day to observe your child in the class.
Parent #2
There is some sort of rubber dust under the bark chips on the playground. My child comes home filthy and with black soot in her nose.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (3.8) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages |
Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
3 years
to
6 years
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$1200/Month |
From
3 years
to
6 years
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$1020/Month |
From
3 years
to
6 years
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$800/Month |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
"CHMS staff may occasionally provide extra care for your child beyond your child's schedule option. CHMS will only provide this care if there is sufficient staff coverage. You must arrange for extra care with the Director no later than 10:00 am on the day that extra care is needed. This care is available for $15 per hour if arranged in advance. If unscheduled care is required, the rate is $1 per minute. In either case, payment in full is due at the time of pick-up. The clock of the school determines the period of care.
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
