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Primavera Montessori School offers educational programs for children beginning at 18 months old and extending through the 6th grade. The school's programs are firmly based on Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy of education. The school currently houses two Young Children's Community classrooms, four Primary classrooms, and four Elementary classrooms.

The Young Children's Community Program is designed for children from 18 months to three years of age. The program is five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Young children do have the option of napping at school until 3:00 p.m.

The Primary Montessori Program is a multi-age classroom community for children ages three through five years. The program is five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Primary children do have the option of going home at 12:30 p.m.

The Elementary Montessori Program includes two Kindergarten-1st grade classes, an Early Elementary class of 2nd and 3rd graders, and an Upper Elementary class for children in 4rd through 6th grades. The program is five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8:10 a.m to 3:15 p.m.

Early drop-off is available beginning at 7:30 a.m. for an additional fee.

Extended care is available for the primary and elementary children enrolled at Primavera, and runs until 6:00 p.m. These programs offer a rich variety of extracurricular activities including art exploration, story time, gardening, yoga, music exploration, cooperative games, dramatic play acting, creative dance and movement, and outdoor play.

During the summer months, our school offers a camp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my child have the option of attending school for only three days a week?
No, all of our Montessori programs are five days per week. It is an important component of the Montessori philosophy that children experience the consistency of returning to the same environment day after day. For families who are interested in a shorter school day, a half-day program is available.

Can I drop my child off at school early?
Yes, we do have an early drop off program that begins at 7:30 a.m. It is available to families for an additional fee.

Can I pick my child up late?
Yes, we have an extended day program until 6:00 p.m. for primary and elementary students. It is available to families for an additional fee.

Is Primavera an AMS or an AMI-certified school?
No, our teachers have received both AMS and AMI training, but the school has made a choice not to affiliate itself with either AMS or AMI. This choice gives us the freedom to incorporate new concepts in social and emotional development and peace education into our curriculum as we see fit.

Is there a Montessori-trained teacher in every classroom?
Yes, there is a Montessori-trained teacher in every classroom, along with an assistant.

Does my child have to be toilet trained before beginning school?
In the Young Children's Community program, toilet-learning is a part of the curriculum, and children are expected to be working towards being self-sufficient in the bathroom. In the Primary program, children should be self-sufficient before starting school.

Can I observe a class before sending in my application?
Yes, school tours and observations are held on Wednesday mornings by appointment only. Call 443-8843 to schedule your visit.

Is there a waiting list? Yes, we do keep a waiting list.

How do I get on the waiting list?
Download and fill out the application and ideally schedule a tour at this time. When you return the waiting list application with your $50 application fee, you will be placed on the waiting list.

How long is the waiting list?
Time on the waiting list varies. We do our best to provide applicants with an estimate of time on the waiting list before they pay their application fee. However, there are no guarantees.

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Primavera at a Glance
2011-2012 Tuition and Fees
Waitlist Application
Extra-Curricular Activities
Health and Illness Policy

"Let us give the child a vision of the whole universe... for all things are part of the universe,
and are connected with each other to form one whole unity" –Maria Montessori