Montessori is not a system for training children in academic studies, nor is it a label to be put on educational materials. It is a revolutionary method of observing and supporting the natural development of children.
Montessori educational practice helps children develop concentration, coordination, independence, positive self-esteem, creativity, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. It aims to inspire children to become good citizens who contribute to society and the environment, and to become fulfilled persons in their particular time and place on Earth.
The basis of Montessori practice is uninterrupted, individual work in an aesthetically pleasing classroom with an emphasis on respect for the individual and the environment. Small group lessons are also provided by teachers for children at varying developmental stages.
Children’s Community School is dedicated to providing a nurturing and challenging Montessori preschool environment for children ages 18 months to 6 years old in which children explore the world and their place in it through hands-on learning experiences and positive social interactions that reinforce the knowledge and skills essential for independent thinking, resourceful problem-solving, active citizenship, and life-long learning.
At Children's Community School, students are guided through individualized curriculum; they develop at their own pace through sequenced learning experiences in carefully prepared indoor & outdoor classroom environments.
Children's Community School staff work hand in hand with our families to ensure children receive the best possible experience.
Our staff are supported in this mission by our volunteer Board of Directors; the school is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Children's Community School is a member of the American Montessori Society and is a Mount Horeb Area School District 4K partner.
Respect
We value treating individuals with respect.
Experiences
We value hands-on, purposeful experiences.
Creativity
We value inspiring creativity.
Nature
We value staying in touch with nature.
Encounters
We value positive and peaceful social encounters.
Learning
We value a nurturing and challenging environment.
Children's Community School welcomes children from all racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds. We accept children with special needs provided we have adequate staffing and funds to accommodate them. Our classrooms and multipurpose room, as well as much of our outdoor space, are handicap accessible.
Children's Community School has a 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination Policy and a Limited English Proficiency Language Access Plan.
Children's Community School board of directors meetings, conferences, interviews and all other meetings and gatherings are held in an accessible location.
It is the policy of Children’s Community School, Inc. not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information. Not all prohibited bases will apply to all employment activities. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, rates of pay and benefits, compensation, selection and recruitment for training including apprenticeship, layoff and termination. Children's Community School further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.
