We provide the kind of quality child care and creative learning environment
for which you have been searching. Early childhood education takes on
new meaning when the child’s natural curiosity is encouraged and rewarded.
Attending our school is a "positive" growth experience for all children.
Our "state-of-the-art" facility has been carefully designed to accommodate
the complex needs of young children. You can relax during the day, confident
that your youngster is safe and secure in a setting geared to enhance
learning. This warm and inviting atmosphere is the next best thing to
home.
Key staff members are professionally trained in the Montessori principles
of education. Support staff include specialists in reading, science, social
studies, Spanish, music, art, and computers. Teaching methods are consistent
throughout the school, making for a smooth transition as students move
from one learning area to another.
Our active, self-directed educational process fosters the utmost in
creative thinking. We empower the children via a unique balance of freedom
and responsibility, both in and out of the classroom. These early academic
success experiences create a joy of learning that lasts a lifetime.
Numerous onsite extracurricular activities are options that you may
select for your child. These include piano lessons, swim classes, tumbling,
dance, and fitness programs.
Each child is thoroughly evaluated and personally guided through a
self-paced curriculum. This accounts for individual differences and enables
the children to progress at their own speed. Thus, the level of stress
is minimized, and they are free to set up their own challenges (even choose
the order of their work). It has been shown that learning actually occurs
faster in the absence of fixed, imposed constraints.
Rich curricula are planned for all ages. Language development, strong
vocabulary, and enhanced general knowledge are emphasized at all levels.
Preprimary classes also focus on practical life, sensorial, early reading
and math, as well as cultural experiences.
Enrichment activities are ongoing, with two or three continually
being made available to the children at no extra cost. Examples include
Spanish, computers, music, crafts, creative movement, drama, and athletics.
In fact, this intensive enrichment program is "one of a kind" in the
Houston Metropolitan area.
Our innovative playground equipment has set the example for Houston’s
school yards. We were the first to make a large investment in this area.
In order to fulfill the important need for physical exercise, these
outdoor facilities are available to the children when they feel the
need to move about.
Nutrition is an important factor in learning. Hot lunches are planned
to provide good nourishment and develop healthful eating habits from a
young age. Nutritious snacks are also provided several times a day. At
no extra cost, breakfast is available for children who arrive early.
Our facilities are conveniently located, in close proximity to all
of Houston’s major freeways (I-10, I-45,
610 Loop, S.W. Freeway
and FM-518
Pearland.
This makes drop-off and pick-up of your child as handy as possible.
Our doors open at 6 o'clock in the morning and remain open until 6:30
in the evening. Numerous options exist for class schedules. These include
full day, half day, and three days a week. For "extended day" students,
enrichment activities and free play are available before and after class.
Compared with other Montessori schools and fine private schools, Montessori
School of Downtown is reasonably priced. You cannot find a better value
in Houston, especially when you consider all the extra activities that
are offered.
"Visiting Montessori of Downtown & Medical Center was definitely the
experience of a lifetime!"
"The children were all so well-behaved. It was almost too good to be true."
"I could not believe no one was crying. There seemed to be a complete
absence of any discipline problems, whatsoever."
"The school is so organized. My child is always ready as soon as I arrive."
"The curriculum is well-rounded. And the computer room is a real plus."
"It is clean, safe, and secure. This was not the case at other schools
we visited in the area."
"We checked around, but came back to enroll our child. It was the obvious
choice."
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