General Frequently Asked Questions?

What is provided for breakfast, lunch and snacks?
Breakfast is served until 7:30AM, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Breakfast - Children are served dry cereal with milk. Parents are asked to bring a fruit for their child to accompany their breakfast. We also serve orange juice.

Lunch - Lunch is brought from home, unless you are buying school lunch in which case the lunch is catered in, you can pick up a menu from the school. Either way we serve milk with lunch.

Snacks - Our snack times are at 9:15AM and 3:15PM, children are given fruits, vegetables or crackers with orange juice. We occasionally will provide a different type of juice or chocolate milk along with treats of Popsicles, ice cream, cookies, etc.

What type of food can I bring for my child's birthday? You can bring a small treat or cake to share with their child's friends in their class, although this treat CANNOT be a homemade item, it must be store bought. (MN Dept of Health regulation). You must also provide plates and utensils as well...and NO CANDLES are allowed. Please discuss with your child's teacher before bringing anything, so we are aware. If you want to bring hats and party favors you may do this as well, but please discuss with the teacher before you do.

What type of clothing should my child be wearing? Children can wear comfortable simple clothes. We ask that the shoes they wear are Velcro type shoes as this assists the teachers in preparing the children for playtime, changing, etc. Giving the teachers more time to spend with the children as a group.
How is the school kept clean and disinfected? When parents first walk into American Montessori one of the first things that they notice is how clean the school is. Teachers take a lot of time during the day to keep the school continuously clean and disinfected. The table tops are cleaned before and after serving meals with a diluted bleach solution (According to state regulations). Shelves and materials are cleaned weekly. Soft toys are washed weekly. Any equipment or materials that have been in a child's mouth, is disinfected right away. Teachers vacuum consistently throughout the day and the carpet is shampooed 2 - 3 times a year. Bathrooms are cleaned constantly throughout the day and then a final cleaning in the evening with diluted bleach solution. We strive to keep our school clean for you and your child.

Kindergarten FAQ's

Kindergarten Frequently Asked Questions?

Why should I choose American Montessori Kindergarten program for my child, compared to public schools or other programs? Unique 1 on 1 approach where the child is given individual attention that he or she deserves when they need it, yet let's them explore and discover their own technique for solving problems. This helps the child understand and gives them a sense of well being, preparing them for 1st grade and beyond.

How long has American Montessori Kindergarten Program been established? We are in our 9th year for our kindergarten program. Our program is highly recommended by many parents who want to give their child the advantage later on. Our Teacher, Miss Zulekha has done a wonderful job for all 9 of those years, her stability and commitment can be seen in the progress of your child. In these years we have had many students graduate and these children are excelling in public school in Math, Writing, Reading, and Spelling Bees and most of these graduates are in accelerated programs in public schools.

How will my child adjust to going to 1st grade after attending American Montessori Kindergarten Program? Your child will have and excellent transition as they enter 1st grade with a confidence of knowing that they will succeed at anything they do. with this confidence they are sure to be ahead of most the children there and will continue to strive to exceed.

What are parents saying about American Montessori Kindergarten Program? Parents love our kindergarten program, because the program gives their children confidence, and helps them to succeed. You can see our parent reference section to read some letters from parents.