Keystone Montessori Program

“The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.”  

 -Dr. Maria Montessori

E  N  R  O  L  L  M  E  N  T   PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM

1.  Child must be 3 years of age  -  5 years of age (Kindergarten Program)

2.  Independent in the bathroom (Typical request in a Montessori Pre-School Classroom) 

3.  Able to seperate well from parent/guardian (We want this to be a pleasant experience for the child) 

The school operates from 8:30 a.m.  -  3:30 p.m.   
Preschool Lunch Time:  11:30 – 12:00,  Rest Time for Preschoolers 12:00 – 12:40.

-Extended care before and after normal school hours are available  (sufficient enrollment needed before we can offer this service).

Half-day programs 8:30-11:30    or    12:30-3:30

Full day programs 8:30-3:30

2, 3, 4, or 5 days  (half day or full day)

Have a unique scheduling desire for your particular child?  Contact us to see how we may assist.  (724) 733-1015  or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Montessori Preschool classroom will accommodate from 14 - 20 Preschoolers (depends upon current enrollment)  with 2 teachers in a warm, comfortable environment built upon the philosophy and methodology of Dr. Maria Montessori.

As the child developmentally grows, the activities in the classroom grow and change to meet his/her needs.  Furniture is designed to meet the needs of the child, not the needs of the adults in the room.  Furniture and materials are mostly designed from wood to provide a natural and aestically pleasing environment.  The materials on the shelf are designed such that the younger child will find success in their work and the oldest child in the group can also be stimulated in their work and excited about teaching the younger child about their own skills.

Montessori Preschool activities are designed within the following areas: 

• Practical Life
• Language Arts
• Math  (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Sensorial
• Science
• Geography
• Movement (Yoga, dancing, large muscle play, etc.)
• Music
• Art
• Peace Education
• Outdoor Play

With emphasis on the importance of a peaceful environment these are the keystones of the Montessori Program at Keystone Montessori Program.

MONTESSORI SUMMER CAMP 2010:

Available for ages 3 – 6  

OPEN TO ALL COMMUNITY CHILDREN.  Children entering 1^st Grade in Fall 2010 will also be invited to attend our Summer Camp.

• Summer Camp will run in themed sessions in June and July. Weekly thematic topics: yoga, gardening, art, water play, cooking lessons, crafts, walking journeys, and outdoor games/play on beautiful grounds. As well as supporting the child in our traditional Montessori philosophy and classroom materials in Math and Language.

*Sufficient enrollment is needed to run each specific camp.  You can sign up for any number of different camp sessions that you desire.  Prices will be less than $5 per hour for Summer Camp sessions.  NO REGISTRATION FEE required.


INFORM US OF THE FOLLOWING PREFERENCES so we can plan for our teachers and our activities (via e-mail only)