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How long has DuPage Montessori been in business? |
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21 years in business, 17 years at this location
Directors: Bob & Sharon Breen (Montessori Certified) |
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What is Montessori education? |
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Hands-on education using concrete materials, sensorial
practical life, development of the whole child.
One-on-one, independent learning, partnering & group activity.
Advanced Curriculum. |
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What are your hours of operation? |
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What grades do you offer and how many classrooms? |
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2 Toddler classrooms
5 Pre-k & KDG
2 Elem. Grades 1-3
1 Elem. Grades 4-8 |
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What is the average class size? |
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15 mos – 2 yrs (15) 5:1 ratio
2 – 3 yrs (16) 8:1
3 – 6 yrs (24) 12:1
Elem (25) 12:1 |
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What is the makeup of students in the classrooms? |
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Classroom are diversified by age, gender and culture. |
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What programs are available? |
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Half Day & Full Day 15 mos – 5 yrs
Kdg 8:30 – 2:30 (After care avail)
Elem 8:30 – 3:00 (After care avail) |
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Are there off-site field trips or presentations? |
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All grades. Fees range from $5.00 - $20.00 on average.
(Museums, pumpkin farm, plays, zoo, arboretum,
aquarium, in-house presentations)
Elem: Monthly
3-6: Every other month (Off-site field trips by bus)
Tdlr: Fall, Spring, Summer (Must be accompanied by parent in car) |
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Are there extra-curricular activities after school? |
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Additional classes avail: Spanish, Art, Craft, Yoga, Piano |
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Do you offer a hot lunch program? |
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Catered Lunch
Optional (Daily, Weekly or Monthly) or Bring lunch from home
(Lunch included in toddler program.) |
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Do you provide snacks for the children? |
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Snacks are provided by parents on a rotational basis
in the 15 mos. - 6 year old classrooms. (fresh fruit, crackers, cheese, juice...)
(Elementary students will bring their own snack if staying after school.) |
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What is the background of your staff? |
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Teachers are all Montessori certified and have minimum of Bachelor's degree.
Assistants have previous childcare experience
or have studied Early childhood or Education classes |
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What is the parent involvement and is any of it mandatory? |
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Parent involvement is all on a volunteer basis. We have a Parent
Task Force (PTF), Room Parents, Reading Parents, Workshops
Mothers' & Fathers' Nights, Octoberfest, Book Fair
Fundraisers, Cultural presentations |
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How can we arrange to visit the school? |
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Call the office to schedule a tour or an observation at 630-369-6899.
Times available: Toddler & 3-6 Programs Mon-Fri 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Elementary Programs Mon-Thur 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. |
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