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Frequently Asked Questions
We welcome children from infancy through pre-kindergarten. Our programs include Infant (starting at 3 months), Toddler (18 months to 3 years), and Early Childhood (3 to 6 years). Also, Innovators Afterschool Program (5-12 years). We pick up from the following Elementary Schools: Adolphus, Frost, Pecan Grove & Oakland.
Our Montessori approach emphasizes child-led, hands-on learning. Children choose activities based on their interests, fostering independence and a love for learning. Unlike traditional settings, our classrooms are multi-age, allowing younger students to learn from older peers.
We provide a variety of enrichment activities, including Spanish, music, physical education, cooking, gardening, and library visits. Extracurricular options such as gymnastics, martial arts, soccer, and coding classes are also available.
Yes, our summer program offers weekly themed activities that are both fun and educational. Children engage in cooking projects, special events, and water play, ensuring continued learning during the summer months.
All parents use a biometric computer system to sign children in and out each day. The front door is always locked, authorized persons use a personal code to enter the building. Parents must authorize family members and friends to pick up children.
Our Innovators have a full day summer program and go on field trips in addition to the various in-school activities listed above.
We maintain low student-to-teacher ratios to ensure personalized attention. This allows our educators to cater to each child’s individual learning pace and needs.
Absolutely. All our lead teachers are Montessori trained and certified, ensuring they are well-equipped to implement the Montessori philosophy effectively.
At Meadow, parents have an individual code to unlock the front door and they scan a QR code to sign their child in and out.
Technology is used to enhance learning after students have mastered concepts through hands-on materials. We integrate tablets and computers to reinforce skills and introduce more abstract concepts.
While we prioritize student privacy and do not offer live video streaming, parents are welcome to observe their child through our school TV located in a private room near the office.
Enrollment begins with scheduling a tour of our school. During the visit, you’ll receive an information packet and have the opportunity to observe our classrooms in action. Following the tour, we require a completed application and a 30-minute classroom visit for your child to assess readiness.
When you join MMS, you become part of our family. MMS is run by a mother-daughter duo, who have a passion for early education. They are both Montessori trained, with a combined experience of over 30 years. MMS is not a chain, franchise or owned by investors.
No. In a nutshell, Montessori is a way of teaching. Some schools use the Montessori name, without following the methodology or using the specially designed Montessori materials. All lead teachers must be Montessori trained and certified.
Yes, AMS membership is not necessary, but we feel it is important. Being a member of AMS means we uphold the 5 core values of the Montessori Method- Trained Montessori Teachers, Multi-Age Classroom, Use of Montessori Materials, Child-Directed Work, Uninterrupted Work Periods.
At MMS, your child’s privacy is of utmost importance. If you can see it, a hacker or anyone else can too. However, we encourage parents to come and watch their child on our school TV, located in a private room near the office.
All parents use a biometric computer system to sign children in and out each day. The front door is always locked, authorized persons use a personal code to enter the building. Parents must authorize family members and friends to pick up children.
Absolutely not! Our teachers carefully plan engaging, hands-on activities for your child to learn from each day. We do have two special movie days each year, when children come to school in their pajamas and enjoy a special treat.
Technology is used to enhance, not replace, the hands-on Montessori lessons. Once students have mastered a lesson using the concrete materials, tablets and computers are used to apply that knowledge to more abstract skills. Older students learn computer basics such as keyboarding, mouse skills and coding!
What to Look for
Questions to Ask
- Are the students happy? Do they appear secure and relaxed?
- Are the students treated with respect?
- Do the adults listen to the students?
- Are the students engaged in activity?
- Are the students encouraged to be creative?
- Do the adults encourage students using positive language and open-ended questions?
- Is independence fostered? How much do the students do for themselves and how much is done for them?
- Is the environment attractive and orderly or does it appear cluttered?
- Do the adults appear to love their work and the students?
- Does the appearance and manner of the teacher suggest professionalism?
- How is Montessori different from a daycare?
- Are all Montessori schools the same?
- Are all the lead teachers Montessori certified?
- What is the tenure and experience of the teachers? The administration? The owners?
- What security measures do you take to ensure safety of children?
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Use these “questions to ask” and “things to look for” as a guide during your school visits.