Summary
Contact Info
Montessori Tides
533 2nd North
Jacksonville Beach
, FL
32250
www.montessoritides.com
Tel:
(904) 241-1139
Director:
Kathy Graham, director and owner.
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
Because our philosophy includes promoting a better understanding of montessori, we
strongly encourage parents to observe our school. observations of the classrooms begin
after the first six to eight weeks of school. if you wish to make an appointment, please
call the school office. observation days are tuesday and thursday. a parent classroom observation and meeting with the director/administrator to answer
questions and discuss the child's readiness for school is also required. children with
special needs may require assessment or testing (at the parents' expense) to make an
admissions decision. in addition, elementary children require a teacher-child interview
(including prior school records review, if available) to determine developmental and
performance level, and a child visit for a day to the classroom to orient the child to the
program. pre-admission requirements:
1. toddler program: the child is at least 18 months old by september 1. the
child is not more than 36 months by september 1. the child is showing signs
of growing independence and a need for separateness.
2. primary program: the child is at least 2 years and 9 months by september
1. the child is not more than 6 years by september 1. the child is fully
toilet-trained and mature enough to benefit from the primary environment.
3. elementary i: the child is at least 5 years and 9 months by september 1.
the child is not more than 9 years by september 1. the child is mature
enough to take on a longer school day and the responsibilities of the
elementary classroom.
4. elementary ii: the child is at least 8 years and 9 months by september 1.
the child is not more than 12 years by september 1. the child has had prior
experience in elementary i. |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
1 years and 6 months |
Survey Information
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
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School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"The Montessori method of instruction is available through six levels: 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12, 12-15, and 15-18. This unique pedagogical philosophy set out almost 100 years ago by Dr. Maria Montessori aims for the fullest possible development of the human potential as a preparation for life. Learning is a dynamic process in which the whole personality of the child must be actively engaged. In order to educate the WHOLE child, we must give the child freedom to develop physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. Dr. Montessori realized that the only value impulse to learning is the self-motivation of the child. The teacher prepares the environment, directs the activities, functions as the guide and offers the child stimulation. The teacher then stays back and observes as the child begins to reveal him/herself through their work, which has become the motivating force, and not solely the teacher's personality.
Keeping with the Montessori philosophy, the goal at Montessori Tides School is two-fold: first, we believe that each child should be allowed to experience the excitement of learning by his own choice rather than being forced, and secondly, we help him to perfect his natural skills for learning, so that his ability will be at a maximum in future learning situations."
Excerpted from the preschool's website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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Curriculum & Teaching Approach
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Quality of Teaching
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Home School Connection
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Discipline, Health and Safety
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Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages |
Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
1 years
6 months
to
3 years
|
|
|
$5900/Year |
From
5 years
to
6 years
|
|
|
$6400/Year |
From
3 years
to
4 years
|
|
|
$5500/Year |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
"8:00 AM - 8:45 AM (Toddler)
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM (Primary)
7:45 AM - 8:00 AM (Elementary)
Montessori Tides provides after school care for parents who need additional childcare.
Enrollment (an Extended Care Application) is required to maintain safety regulations and staffing
standards. This is a full time program. There is no part-time care. Parents may not use Aftercare
in lieu of late pick-up. Montessori Tides charges a $5.00 fee for every ten minutes a child is in
Aftercare past their pick-up time.
ANNUAL RATES
EARLY MORNING CARE 5 DAYS (M-F)
8:00AM 8:45AM (Toddler) $ 720
7:45AM 8:30AM (Primary) 720
AFTERCARE: TODDLER
11:30AM 3:00PM 1960
11:30AM 4:00PM 2320
AFTERCARE: PRIMARY ELEMENTARY -ADOLESCENT
11:30AM 2:00PM 1600
11:30AM 3:00PM 1960 11:30AM 5:30PM 2560
2:00PM 3:00PM 720
2:00PM 5:30PM 1960
3:00PM 5:30PM 1600
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
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