Half Day Montessori Program
Hours
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. (Kindergartners in Half Day program only)
Ages
2 1/2 to 6 years old
Tuition
Preschool age -$6,200 per year
Kindergarten- $7,200 per year
View Half Day Montessori Program Tuition and Fees.
Schedule
- 8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Arrival: Children arrive and brought into the building and signed in by parents.
- 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Montessori Work Period: The morning Montessori activity time includes both group and independent activities and includes Montessori lessons, art, music, and stories. Snack is served throughout the morning.
- 11:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. – Outdoor Play: Outdoor play takes place either at the playground or in the grassy area adjacent to the school, weather permitting.
- 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Noon Dismissal: Preschool Parents meet their children in the downstairs hallway for pick-up.
Afternoon Class for 5 and 6 Year Olds**
- 12:00 pm-12:30 pm- Lunch
- 12:30-1:00pm- Warm Up Activities: Children engage in different activities to prepare them for the afternoon work period which includes outdoor play when the weather permits, reading aloud of chapter books, games, group lessons, cooking projects, etc.
- 1:00 pm- 2:45 pm – Montessori Work Period: Children engage in Montessori activities and lessons in the classroom
** Children must be 5 years old before September 30 to be considered in Kindergarten by Virginia Public Schools. While children turning 5 after September 30 and before December 31 are eligible to stay for the afternoon class beginning the first Monday of their birthday month, these children are not considered Kindergarteners.