The Montessori toddler environment is set up to aid the child in an exploration of all aspects of their life. This exciting time in a child’s life requires the development of self-care, language (social/emotional), and lots of movement! This is also a time in which many toddlers are away from home for the first time. We believe that creating a warm, home-like environment with nurturing staff will ease the transition for the children thus creating a safe “home away from home”. The toddler environment will be equipped with beautiful and didactic materials that teach the child independence, concentration, and a connection to the outside world. A Montessori toddler environment allows a child to work and explore the material at his pace, allowing for the development of concentration, independence, as well as a sense of pride. Our goal is to actively engage in allowing each child to explore his need for discovery through a safe and beautiful environment while learning how to socially interact in a respectful way with his/her peers and Directress.
The calendar year will follow Trent’s calendar.
LOCATION
Two blocks from Trent – St John’s United Church of Christ, Corner of Park Ave & Nelson Place.
AGES
18 months to 36 months.
Children who turn 3 by August 1st would not be eligible for Trent Toddler as they would be old enough to enter the 3 to 6 class. As children are ready, and if/when there is an opening at Primary, they would phase into that classroom.
CLASS SIZE
12 children with 2 teachers per class. 6 to 1 ratio.
SNACK
Classroom snacks are provided by Trent.
LUNCH–provided by parents
**It is not safe for children who are younger than 4 years of age to be
offered hot dogs, whole grapes, nuts, popcorn, spoonfuls of peanut
butter or chunks of raw carrots or meat that could be swallowed whole.**
Please do not send these types of food to school in your child’s lunch
box if they are under 4 years of age.
SHARING BASKET
Additional information will be provided.
ILLNESS POLICY
If a child becomes ill during class, they will be removed from the classroom and the parents will be notified immediately. If a child is taken directly to a doctor’s appointment they must bring a doctor’s note, stating that they may return to school, if they return on the same day. Do not send a child to school when any of the following symptoms are present or have occurred within the past 24 hours. FEVER, SORE THROAT, DIARRHEA, UNDIAGNOSED RASH, VOMITING, EXCESSIVE COUGHING, AND/OR EXCESSIVE NASAL DISCHARGE. If your child becomes sick at school one day or has been sick during the night they should NOT be sent to school on the following day. A 24-hour isolation period should be observed. The child may return to school when the symptoms have completely disappeared and they have been fever-free (without mediation) for 24 hours. Only physician-prescribed medication is allowed and it must be properly labeled and the Medication Consent Form filled out before it can be administered.
| Trent Montessori Toddler 2023-2024 Tuition | |||
| $50 Registration Fee (1st year) $100 Intent Form/Supply Fee (each year after) |
Tuition | Prompt Payment Discount |
Discount Tuition |
| Montessori Class Only 8:45 am – 11:30 am – Limited Spaces Available |
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| Per Year 1 payment due Aug 1 |
$6450 | $-150 | $6300 |
| Per Semester 2 payments due Aug 1 & Jan 1 |
$3225 | $-65 | $3160 |
| Per Month 10 payments due Aug 1 thru May 1 |
$645 | $-10 | $635 |
| Montessori with Extended Care 7:30 am – 5:30 pm – Hours as needed |
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| Per Year 1 payment due Aug 1 |
$9700 | $-150 | $9550 |
| Per Semester 2 payments due Aug 1 & Jan 1 |
$4850 | $-65 | $4785 |
| Per Month 10 payments due Aug 1 thru May 1 |
$970 | $-10 | $960 |
For More information about a Montessori Toddler Program you can view this video:
http://montessoriguide.org/journey-to-independence/
Photos of our Montessori Toddler Classroom
