MacDonald Montessori School is a unique non-profit early childhood program that is licensed for 188 children and their families. MacDonald Montessori School provides care and education for children 6 weeks of age through 8 years old. We accept all children in order of request.
MacDonald Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, color, and national origin, source of payment or disability.Our school is open 6:30 am to 6:00 pm a day, 5 days a week, 12 months a year.
MacDonald Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, color, and national origin, source of payment or disability.Our school is open 6:30 am to 6:00 pm a day, 5 days a week, 12 months a year.
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The traces and threads of our history are intermingled and intertwined to create a spiral of growth that is an ever moving, ever changing weaving of environment, time, schedule, teachers/children/parent's thinking, program, identity of the school, Montessori & Reggio philosophies, professional development, creativity, expressive languages and many other aspects too numerous to name.
MacDonald Montessori School values the professional development of its teachers. It is important to us that our teachers are engaged, thinking, and growing through out their journey as educators. MacDonald Montessori School provides a variety of professional development opportunities for its employees.
Beth is the founder and Executive Director of MacDonald Montessori. The Infant and Toddler centers and Preschools of Reggio Emilia, Italy have been a constant source of inspiration to me and the life of Macdonald Montessori School.
The educator from Reggio Emilia, in particular Amelia Gambetti and the other educators in our country inspired by this approach have supported us in our journey to envision a deeper, richer, more powerful image of children, parents and teachers.The collaboration of all three of these protagonists-children, parents and teachers have created a school that welcomes, encourages and sustains love, learning and creativity.
The educator from Reggio Emilia, in particular Amelia Gambetti and the other educators in our country inspired by this approach have supported us in our journey to envision a deeper, richer, more powerful image of children, parents and teachers.The collaboration of all three of these protagonists-children, parents and teachers have created a school that welcomes, encourages and sustains love, learning and creativity.
Your tour guide will be one of our program coordinators. They will answer questions regarding program and policy and give you a tour of the building and the rooms for each age level. Along with the registration fee, a deposit in the equivalent of two weeks tuition for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool is required.
We provide a program that combines quality care, education, the arts, music, drama, movement and dance for young children. MacDonald Montessori is a non-profit school for children ages six weeks to eight years old. Our program is a blending of the Montessori Method and the Reggio Emilia Approach.
We are looking for teachers, (four year degree in any field) teacher assistants, (two year degree or 24 college credits), and teacher aides (high school diploma).We offer medical and dental insurance, paid holidays and paid in-service hours.
We are looking for teachers, (four year degree in any field) teacher assistants, (two year degree or 24 college credits), and teacher aides (high school diploma).We offer medical and dental insurance, paid holidays and paid in-service hours.
Reviews (8)
Tommy G. Richter
Nov 15, 2020
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Beth, the owner, has created an empire for herself in which her power is absolute. However, to call Beth an example of how absolute power corrupts absolutely would credit her unduly by implying she had ever not been corrupt. Aside from all the misfortune Beth is, the teachers are all superheroes of awesomeness.
Kathryn Brown
Jun 14, 2019
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Anne McGuire
Oct 20, 2017
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We've had two kids at MMS since they were babies. We have had a fantastic experience overall. The teachers in each room have been wonderful - very caring, patient, creative and focused on helping the kids learn. They integrate so much art, nature and variety in their daily programs & lesson plans that I feel like my kids are always learning something new.
Anissa G.
Nov 23, 2016
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Sending our son to Macdonald Montessori has been one of the best parenting decisions we have made. The teachers genuinely care about the students, and the administration listens to and addresses our concerns. No school that deals with the care of young children can be perfect all the time, just as no parent can be perfect. At Macdonald they are constantly evaluating and improving and our son is happy and thriving. We couldn't ask for a better place to have him.
Sarah Forss
Oct 21, 2014
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My son spent two and a half years at MacDonald and we couldn't have been happier with the experience. We found the teachers to be extremely loving, understanding and patient. Our son blossomed under their care. I never had any reason to deal with the director herself, but all of my encounters with the other administrative staff were pleasant and helpful. I recommend the school without reservation.
Jenifer O.
Aug 16, 2014
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MacDonald Montesomething, but not Montessori. The teachers are generally caring and nice but relatively untrained in either Montessori or any other early childhood education. The owner, Beth MacDonald, is fairly incompetent at communication and administration. Expect her or her anointed admin staff to systematically ignore your concerns and exude an unapologetic, dogmatic disdain if you disagree with them. We tried to deal exclusively with the classroom staff for any issues that arose as Beth's reputation for poor communication precedes her, but when we experienced an issue that had to "go up the
Joe Hasday
Jan 04, 2014
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Great teachers, horrible owner. We had our daughter here for 3 months and really liked it. She ended up being hospitalized for a month because she wasn't eating well. When we informed the daycare that she may need a feeding tube, we were coldly told (by email) that we weren't welcome back. The owner refused to meet with us or even speak with us over the phone. I have never been treated worse in my life. This place seems caring on the surface. Just make sure your kid doesn't get sick - they will drop you in a heartbeat.
Jarick Losey
Jul 04, 2013
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It bugs me to see the negative reviews. My son has been attending the school since he was an infant and we've had nothing but positive experiences. The teachers named are no longer there. Staff is wonderful. Kids are constantly learning and doing a variety of activities inside and out of the classroom. Very limited TV time. The children are all very well behaved and happy. It's expensive and open spots are hard to come by, but all the other parents I've talked to really like the place.
