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Pre-School, Kindergarten & Parent/Child Programs

To aid life, leaving it free, however, to unfold itself, that is the basic task of the educator. - Maria Montessori

Montessori Moppet Centre, Inc. is a non-denominational school affiliated with, and licensed by, American Montessori Society. All teachers, assistants and administrators hold college degrees and are licensed/certified at the level in which they teach. (Montessori certification is earned through post-graduate training at a Montessori Training School or through a university-based Masters program.) MMC was incorporated in 1981, and is located in the main-floor school wing of Naperville Christian Church, from whom we have rented classrooms since 1981. In addition to the three classrooms, we enjoy the use of a large playground and supervised nature walks in the adjacent forest preserve.

ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS PRE-SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS: Each class period includes two "Circle Times" or whole group gatherings in addition to the long uninterrupted work time. The first gathering time focuses on the calendar, weather, seasons, etc., and introductions of any new materials/activities. The second offers movement through songs, dance, finger plays, etc., and the opportunity for the teacher to read to the whole group. Weekly Spanish lessons and Sign-Language lessons are included in each pre-school/kindergarten class. 1/2 hour daily outdoor play, weather permitting, or gross motor activities indoors in poor weather or when 20 degrees or below. Monthly newsletters provide general information, calendar, and articles written by each classroom teacher. Conferences preceded by mandatory classroom visit are held in November and March; phone or in-person conferences may be held at parent or teacher request, as needed. Several field trips are offered each year, as well as on-site programs as available. Open-door visitation policy extends to families of children enrolled, no notification required. Visits encouraged! EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM: Listed below is an outline of the basic Extended Day Program, as well as alternatives which are also offered dependent upon availability of space in the preferred classes and on the following requirements: ALL children enrolled in the Extended Day Program MUST be toilet-trained and MUST be able to attend class for the prescribed hours without a nap. Quiet-time after lunch will be part of the program. Arrival time: 8:30 - 8:40 a.m. Child brings sack lunch. Child attends morning pre-school or kindergarten class until 11:30 a.m. Eat lunch, play indoor games, listen to group story during "after-lunch quiet time." Outside play, weather permitting. Return to classroom for art and Montessori shelf materials until 2:00 p.m. ALTERNATIVE USE OF PROGRAM: If your child is able to attend class without a nap, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., and if there are vacancies in the afternoon program of your choice, you may enroll your child in both a morning and an afternoon class, sending a sack lunch to be eaten with the Extended Day group between sessions. If interested in alternative schedules, please contact the office to check the availability of openings in your preferred classes. PARENT/CHILD CLASS: Please contact the school for details about our Parent/Child classes!

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