Summary
Contact Info
ARIA Montessori School
693 South Euclid Avenue
Pasadena
, CA
91106
www.ariamontessori.com/
Tel:
(626) 793-3741
Director:
Jo Ann Aria ,Owner · Director
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
Age requirement for enrollment is 3 years (and toilet trained) up to 4 years, 2 months old
your child must turn 3 by september and must be toilet trained or be no older than 4.2 in september. |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
12:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
3 years |
Parent Ratings
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
1
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"The years between ages two and six are the years that a child most easily learns the ground rules of human behavior. Character, fundamentally, is formed by the time they reach six years of age. These years can be constructively devoted to civilizing the child - freeing them through acquisition of good manners and habits to take their place in the culture in which they live. The child who has had the benefit of an early educational experience is freer at a later age to devote himself more exclusively to the development of intellectual faculties.
The method by which children are taught at the Aria Montessori School might well be called Structural Learning. Since the child is learning to work independently in the environment, he is ready to enjoy the presence of other children without necessarily working directly with them, The teacher is thus able to work with each child individually as well as in small groups.
The Aria Montessori School recognizes that the only valid impulse to learning is the self-motivation of the child. Children move themselves toward learning by nature. Adults often intervene with the best intentions and place obstacles to learning in the child's path. Children will learn because of or in spite of the adults in their world. To this effect, we feel that any unnecessary help given to the children hinders them in growth. The teacher prepares the environment, observes and directs the activity, functions as an authority and protector of the children and environment and offers work according to the readiness and need of each child.
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"7:00 - 8:00 AM Children Play Inside
8:00 - 8:30 AM Outside Play Time
8:30 - 10:00 AM Montessori Class Time
10:00 - 10:30 AM Snack and Story Time
10:30 - 11:00 AM Outside Play Time
11:00 - 11:30 AM Group Activity
11:30 - 12:30 PM Lunch and Outside Play Time
12:30 - 2:30 PM Montessori Class Time or Nap Time
2:30 PM ALL 2:30 PM PROGRAM CHILDREN MUST BE PICKED UP ON TIME
2:30 - 3:30 Outdoor Playtime
3:30 - 4:00 Wash up - Story Time - Music - Snack
4:00 - 5:00 Scheduled Activity
5:00 - 5:30 Outdoor Play Time (During Daylight Savings Time)
5:30 - 6:00 Story Time/Playtime in the office playroom
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Quality of Teaching
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
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| 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
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
This school is wonderful!
Health
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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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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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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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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Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
