Our Programs
Primary
The primary curriculum is designed with the understanding that children learn best through real-life activities that support independence, concrete experiences that engage the senses, and open-ended exploration. This leads to the refinement of their movements, sensory perceptions, language and intellect development. Children thrive through opportunities to follow their own interests and freely choose their own scaffolded activities. Through guided exploration they develop independence, concentration and curiosity.
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Montessori materials for the primary age are designed to support self-directed discovery and learning. They are organized around Practical Life activities that develop both independence and concentration; Sensorial activities that refine and develop the child’s senses; the development of Spoken Language, Writing and Reading skills; and Mathematical activities that develop fundamental mathematical concepts; and Cultural activities that include geography, history, biology, science, music, and the arts.
Full Day
Full Day: 8:00am-2:30pm
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Extended Day Program
After Care
Monday – Friday, 2:30-5:30pm
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Lunch and Snacks
Parents are required to provide lunch for their child. This meal must consist of nutritional food from the following food groups: (minimum portion sizes for a 3-6 year old) protein (1 12 oz), grain (12 slice bread or 1/4 C pasta, etc), and two foods from the fruit/vegetable group (V2.C.). Fluid milk is also required which the center will provide. All food items must be stored in a lunch box/bag clearly marked with your child’s name. The lunches will be stored in the classroom, please be sure to include ice packs in your child’s lunch if foods need to be kept cold. If a lunch does not meet the nutritional requirements then the center is mandated to provide the additional food(s).
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Daily Schedule
Doors open at 7:30 am
7:30-8:00 am
Arrival
8:00 am – 8:30am
Morning meeting/Circle Time
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Read aloud
9:00 am - 9:30am
Work Cycle
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Recess
11:30-12:15 pm
Lunch/ Get Ready for nap
12:15 -12:45 pm
Clean up
12:45 – 1:00 pm
Nap/ Quiet Time/ Kdg Work Cycle
1:00pm - 2:15pm
Clean up/Prepare for Home.
2:15 pm
Dismissal
2:30pm
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Summer Camp
$1500.00 for a ten week camp. Summer Camp begins June 17th and ends August 23th. Ages 3-6
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We have:
Flexible payment plans available
Cuyahoga County Vouchers are accepted.
ACE Grant
ECE Grant
Starting Point Childhood Scholarship
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Camp is divided into 5 sessions. Parents may choose a session or sessions for their child to attend for 250.00/session.
Gardening – June 17th – June 21st
June 24th - June 28th
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Art – July 1st – July 5th *no school on July 4th*
July 8th - July 12th
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Music – July 15th – July 19th
July 22nd - July 26th
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Dance – July 29th - August 2nd
August 5th - August 9th
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STEAM – August 12th – August 16th
August 19th - August 23rd
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STEAM includes introduction to Montessori.
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Summer camp is Monday Thru Friday, 8:30 – 1 p.m.
After school care available for an additional fee.
After care is until 4:30 pm.
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For more information contact us at info@goldenrodmontessori.org
The child who has felt a strong love for his surroundings and for all living creatures, who has discovered joy and enthusiasm in work, gives us reason to hope that humanity can develop in a new direction.
- Dr. Maria Montessori
