Keystone Montessori Program

MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM:  (3 years of age  -  Kindergarten)

“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    (in PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM)

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

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Be independent in the bathroom 

(Typical request in a Montessori Pre-School Classroom)

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Be able to seperate well from parent/guardian

(We want this to be a pleasant experience for the child) 

Traditionally 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)

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 10 - 18 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 2-week themed sessions throughout the Summer of 2010. 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 so inform us of your desires by March 27, 2010.  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 and tuition will be due one month before each session.  NO REGISTRATION FEE required for Summer Camp 2010.


INFORM US OF THE FOLLOWING PREFERENCES BY MARCH 27, 2010  (via phone, e-mail, or contacting us for a TOUR of our school)

School closed during the week of August 16 – 20, 2010 for set up and preparations for the new school year.  Family Meet & Greet and Phase-In for “New Children” conducted during the week of August 23, 2010.  First full day of Classes for 2010-2011 will be Monday August 30, 2010.