Q: Requirements for enrollment
A: Woodward Montessori is licensed by the state of Oregon to allow children that are fully potty trained and a minimum of 30 months old through the age of five (5) years old.
Q: What is a Montessori program?
A: A Montessori program encourages children to make independent choices about the activities and topics they learn in a structured, mixed-age environment. Maria Montessori found that children learn best when a mixture of the senses (seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting & smelling) bring information to the brain. The more senses involved the easier it is for the children to process the information. Our teachers offer individualized lessons as children progress through increasingly complex ideas and activities at their own pace. Our classroom includes a large open area for group lessons and music circle. The children participate in activities in the sensorial, geography, math, pre-language and phonics, writing, science, practical life and art areas.
Click here for more information on Maria Montessori and the Montessori philosophy.
Q: How do I set up a tour?
A: Call Phone (503) 245-4866 or email Elizabeth to set up a tour.
Q: How do I enroll?
A: Complete and return the application form. If we are currently full your application will be added to the wait list for the upcoming terms. We begin registration for summer and the School Year in late February/ early March. If there are openings Elizabeth will contact you. To reserve your space you will need to sign a registration agreement and pay the fees (registration fee and deposit.) Once enrolled, we will provide you with an enrollment packet to be completed and returned at least two weeks prior to the start of school.
Q: What are your registration, deposit fees & what do they cover?
A: The $225 non-refundable Registration fee covers enrollment, materials for the upcoming school year and insurance. Thereafter, the annual registration is reduced to $175. The deposit, equal to three weeks of tuition, will be applied to your child’s last three weeks of school when notice is provided 45 days prior to withdrawal.
Q: How old does my child need to be?
A: Children who are fully potty trained and aged 2 1/2 (minimum of 30 months) through five years are welcome at Woodward Montessori.
Q: What is the holiday schedule at Woodward Montessori?
A: Woodward Montessori will follow the Portland Public Schools holiday & vacation schedule.
Q: What are your hours?
A: The Extended day program runs 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Q: What is your teacher to child ratio?
A: 2:16.
Q: Other questions?
A: Email Elizabeth for any additional questions you might have.