How to Pick a Montessori Preschool

Parents often choose to send their children to Montessori Preschool because of the unique experience that their children will encounter. Montessori Preschool is special because the child chooses what to learn about, how they should go about learning the material, and can discover more about the content using a hands-on approach. It is important to pick a Montessori Preschool that is right for you and your child.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Browse through your local telephone book or online for all the Montessori Preschools that are within driving distance.

2. Call the Montessori Preschools that are most convenient for drop off and pick up purposes to schedule a tour.

3. Tour the Montessori Preschools that are within your area so that you can pick the one that is right for you and your child.You may want to do the initial tours without your child so that they do not get too excited about a school that you do not feel comfortable with.

4. Observe the classrooms that your child would be entering into.

5. Talk with the directors of a few of the Montessori Preschools about the philosophy and about the staff. Bring along all questions and concerns that you may have about the Montessori Preschool.

6. Meet with some of the teachers to get a sense of their expectations that they will have of your child. Schedule a day for your child to attend a day at the Montessori Preschool that you like best.

7. Create a list of the pros and cons of each Montessori Preschool so that you can make a final decision. Discuss with your child what they liked or didn't like about their visit.

8. Pick a Montessori Preschool that will work best for your child and their academic and social needs.