Pre K 3-5 at MCPA is filled with hands on learning experiences. We are a Montessori inspired program and follow many of the practices of a traditional Montessori program. We also use some modern educational practices as we prepare students with a realistic view of modern schooling. Each day our students will experience Math, Language Arts & Reading, Science, & Social Emotional Learning activities in independent, small group & large group settings.
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In our Montessori Inspired program we use the “hands-on.” approach to learning. Dr. Maria Montessori believed (and modern science has affirmed) that moving and learning are inseparable. In the prepared classroom, children work with specially designed manipulative materials that invite exploration and engage the senses in the process of learning.
All learning activities support children in choosing meaningful and challenging work at their own interest and ability level. This child-directed engagement strengthens motivation, supports attention, and encourages responsibility.​
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A Welcoming Space
The MCPA Early Childhood classroom feels more like a home than a school. You won’t see desks. Instead, you’ll see children happily working individually or in small groups at tables or on the floor near small mats that delineate their own space.
Specially designed learning materials are displayed on open shelves, easily accessible to the children. Classrooms also include child-sized furniture, cozy spaces for quiet reading, and reachable shelves with work available for free choice. Teachers gently guide students to help maintain the organization and cleanliness of this environment to keep it orderly and attractive, and to help your child understand how to care for materials and clean up after themselves—skills you will be happy to observe carrying over in your home.
Each day we will explore in our class learning about Math, Science, Writing, language, literacy, and more.
We will also continue our learning by going outdoors where more of our learning environment awaits!
Pre K3-K5 Teacher Student Ratio- 1:6 to 1:8​​
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Weekly Tuition Installments
(42 Payments July 31st -May 14th):
2 Day Tuesday & Thursday $110 per week
3 Day Mon. Wed. Fri $165 per week
5 Day Monday-Friday $255 per week
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​*Extended Care 7:30-4:30 Extra charges apply*
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Tuition is an annual fee and contractual obligation for the academic school year. Families may choose from the following payment plan options:
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Annual Payment in Full
Full tuition payment due by July 1st.
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2.Two-Installment Plan
First half due July 1st
Second half due December 1st
3.Monthly Payment Plan
#1 Monthly installments beginning July 1st. (11 payments)
#2 Monthly installments beginning August 1st. (10 payments)
4.Weekly Payment Plan
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5. Weekly Installments beginning July 31st
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*Please note that payment plans beginning after August 1st will be adjusted and may result in higher monthly or weekly payment amounts.
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"The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences"
~Maria Montessori