American Montessori, Inc. Burnsville 952-736-1004
Apple Valley
FAQ's
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,
Gifted & Talented Programs, STEM and Accelerated Programs.
How long has
American Montessori Kindergarten Program been established?
We are in our 15th 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
11 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 Gifted & Talented / STEM / public schools in Math, Writing, Reading, and Spelling
Bees.
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.
General FAQ's
General Frequently Asked Questions?
What is the food program at American Montessori?
Burnsville students get a choice of purchasing meals for an additional
cost or they can
bring meals from home. Apple Valley students must bring all meals from home.
Meal times are Breakfast 7:00AM - 7:30AM Morning Snack at 9:30AM Lunch at 12:00PM Afternoon Snack at 3:00PM
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, but should avoid wearing
onesies. For shoes we ask that the shoes they
wear are Velcro type shoes that cover their toes. No open toe sandals or
flip flops, please. This protects their feet
as well as 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. 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.
