Arcadia Montessori School

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Summary

Contact Info

Arcadia Montessori School
1406 S Santa Anita Ave
Arcadia , CA  91006-4013
www.arcadiamontessorischool.com

Tel: (626) 447-3513
Fax: (626) 447-3515

Application Information

Applications accepted 2 1/2 years of age and toilet trained.

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years and 6 months
Extended day Yes

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Five Stars
Home-school connection Four And Half Stars
Parent community Five Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Five Stars
Health Four And Half Stars
Safety Five Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Five Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Five Stars
Outside play equipment Five Stars

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"At Arcadia Montessori School, our mission is to provide a warm, nurturing environment with academic instruction that will guide children to develop to their fullest potential. Through a prepared environment, each child is encouraged to learn and explore their interests"
Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Five Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Five Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Five Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Five Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Five Stars
Cooperation with other children Five Stars

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language -
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 - - - - -
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - - - -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - - - - -
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching



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Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.8) Four And Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Five Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Five Stars

Separation

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Drop-in Policy

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

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0) Five Stars

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Phone Calls

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
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 (4.7) Four And Half Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Four Stars
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly Five Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Five Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 2 years 6 months to
5 years
$0/Year

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: 2 1/2 years of age and toilet trained.

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: We admit children regardless of all race, sex, religious preference, socio-economic status, etc 1st priority B returning students 2nd priority B children who attended Summer School 3rd priority B siblings 4th priority B children transferring from other Montessori schools 5th priority B children on the waiting list  

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 6 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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



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