Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some of our more frequently asked
questions. After browsing through the questions and
answers below, if you have any questions that still need
answers, please do not hesitate to
contact us.
What is Montessori?
It is a philosophy of education created by
Maria Montessori whose purpose is to prepare children for the
adult world by developing their independence, concentration,
coordination and order in a specially prepared environment.
Parents need to visit the school to see the children actively
participating in the environment to observe how it works.
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Is Park View Montessori religiously
affiliated?
Park View Montessori is non-sectarian
accepting all children regardless of religious backgrounds.
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Is Montessori only for challenged
children?
Montessori is designed for all children, but
not necessarily for all parents. Parents need to believe in the
philosophy so there is no conflict in the child between home and
school.
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Are all Montessori schools the same?
While many Montessori schools contain the
same Montessori materials, the way the school operates often
depends on the administration’s interpretation of the
philosophy. Our approach is to provide a warm, nurturing
environment where children’s feelings come first. We also
believe that when parents visit the school they should see the
school as a whole.
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How do you discipline?
Children who choose to ignore the ground
rules are given choices one of which is less popular than the
other. They may be asked to sit in a chair within the center of
the classroom setting until they can get up and find an activity
to keep them busy. Staff relies on natural and logical
consequences.
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Why should I consider Montessori over a
traditional nursery school?
It depends on what you want for your child.
Montessori is a goal directed learning program that does not
duplicate the toys found at home. Instead, it provides real life
experiences, develops the senses, and teaches children how to
read, perform math skills, discover science, and learn about
world cultures.
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Is Montessori more expensive than other
preschools?
Park View’s tuition is competitively priced
with all types of preschool. We charge monthly rather than
weekly because there are often more than four weeks in a month.
We always keep in mind that many of our clients are both working
parents or may be a single parent.
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Is your school culturally diverse?
We accept all children. There is no
interviewing process for the child or the parents.
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Do you offer Kindergarten?
Montessori preschool is a three year program.
The third year is considered the kindergarten year and is the
most important year in which the children excel in the academic
area of the environment.
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How do children transition from Montessori
into traditional schools?
Most children have absolutely no trouble.
They are usually more academically advanced than other students
are and have greater self-control because of the nature of a
Montessori school.
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Are there any advantages to sending a
child younger than three to a Montessori school?
This is a wonderful way to introduce the
child to the Montessori environment and basic Montessori
materials. They learn to wok at a table or rug, return materials
to the place they got them from, and have a great sensorial
experience with water activities. Moreover, they are introduced
to living within a group of their own peers and learning from
them. Parents benefit from the toilet training process and
minimizing the “terrible two’s”.
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