Do you want your child to learn in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment, where they are encouraged to reach their full potential? If being independent, learning life skills, and promoting social skills alongside academics in an environment where children have the opportunity to learn with and from each other sounds appealing to you, then welcome to McDonald Montessori School!
Montessori schools are celebrated because of their unique approach to education that values the individual strengths of the child, as well as their interaction with the community around them. Classrooms are designed to hold multiple ages and promote the diversity of the world. A Montessori education practices the principle of developing the whole child. By using this approach, multiple areas of the child’s growth can be nurtured. The ultimate goal of McDonald Montessori is that every student is happy and successful. Since every child has their own unique gifts and talents, we can tailor their education for to fit their needs.
Our Programs
Children's House
Children’s House is a multi-age classroom for children ages 3-6. In this mixed-age environment, children learn with and from other children, while exploring concepts in math, language, reading, writing, geography, science, as well as activities of daily life, at their leisure, while working with traditional Montessori materials.
For ages 3-4, school hours are from 8:30 AM to 12 PM. For ages 5-6, school hours continue to 3:00 PM.
Lower Elementary
Lower Elementary is a multi-age classroom for children ages 6-9. Building upon the foundation created in the Children’s House classroom, students further explore concepts in math, geometry, reading, writing, grammar, word study, geography, history, and science, while working with more advanced Montessori materials.
For ages 6-9, school hours are from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Before & After Care
McDonald Montessori offers Before & After School Care for both Children’s House and Lower Elementary students. For all students, Before Care is from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, at which time school hours commence. With After Care, the child may stay up to 5:00 PM, once their particular education is completed for the day. The amount of care needed is reflected in the cost of tuition.
Summer Camp
The learning doesn’t have to end when the school year is over! For ages 3-6, we offer a summer camp program which provides children with a safe environment to explore a different and exciting topic each week. Parents can choose to send their children to select weeks or the entire summer camp, which is offered from mid-June through the beginning of August.
Our Programs
Children's House
Children’s House is a multi-age classroom for children ages 3-6. In this mixed-age environment, children learn with and from other children, while exploring concepts in math, language, reading, writing, geography, science, as well as activities of daily life, at their leisure, while working with traditional Montessori materials.
For ages 3-4, school hours are from 8:30 AM to 12 PM. For ages 5-6, schools hours continue on to 3:00 PM.
Lower Elementary
Lower Elementary is a multi-age classroom for children ages 6-9. Building upon the foundation created in the Children’s House classroom, students further explore concepts in math, geometry, reading, writing, grammar, word study, geography, history, and science, while working with more advanced Montessori materials.
For ages 6-9, school hours are from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Before & After Care
McDonald Montessori offers Before & After School Care for both Children’s House and Lower Elementary students. For all students, Before Care is from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, at which time school hours commence. With After Care, the child may stay up to 5:00 PM, once their particular education is completed for the day. The amount of care needed is reflected the cost of tuition.
Summer Camp
The learning doesn’t have to end when the school year is over. For ages 3-6, we offer a summer camp program that provides children with a safe environment to exploree a different and exciting topic each week. Parents can choose to send their children to selected weeks or the entire summer camp, which is offered from mid-June through the beginning of August.
About Us
Tuition
See our tuition details for Children’s House Morning Only students (ages 3-4), Children’s House Extended Day students (ages 5-6), and Lower Elementary students (ages 6-9), as well as for our Summer Camp kids (ages 3-6).
Staff & Facilities
All lead staff members are accredited Montessori teachers. Our facility has two classrooms for Children’s House (ages 3-6), a classroom for Lower Elementary (ages 6-9), a Before Care and After Care room, a bunny, and a bearded dragon.
About Us
Tuition
See our tuition details for Children’s House Morning Only students (ages 3-4), Children’s House Extended Day students (ages 5-6), and Lower Elementary students (ages 6-9), as well as for our Summer Camp kids (ages 3-6).
Staff & Facilities
All lead staff members are accredited Montessori teachers. Our facility has two classrooms for Children’s House (ages 3-6), a classroom for Lower Elementary (ages 6-9), a Before Care and After Care room, a bunny, and a bearded dragon.
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Hours Open
Monday – Friday:
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday:
Closed
Address
4200 Granby Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23504
Phone
757.423.1800