Preschool Frequently Asked Questions?

• Why should I choose American Montessori Preschool program for my child, compared to other child care programs?   Exceptional AMI/AMS Montessori teachers. 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. Proven results for the last 15 years. Professional fun loving environment for your child is offered throughout the day. This helps the child understand and gives them a sense of well being, preparing them for pre-kindergarten and beyond.

• How long has American Montessori Preschool Program been established?   We are in our 15th year for our preschool program. Our program is highly recommended by many parents who want to give their child the advantage later on. Our Teachers, Miss Shawn / Miss Angie / Miss Marriza / Miss Theresa / Miss Cherish / Miss Sandy has done a wonderful job, their stability and commitment can be seen in the progress of your child.

• How will my child adjust to going to American Montessori Pre-Kindergarten after attending Preschool?   Your child will have an excellent transition as they enter American Montessori's Pre-Kindergarten Program with a confidence of knowing that they will succeed at anything they do. With this confidence they are sure to be ahead of most  preschoolers and will continue to strive to exceed.

• What are parents saying about American Montessori Preschool Program?   Parents love our preschool 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.

• When do you start potty training my child?
  At American Montessori we work with the parents to determine a good time to work on potty training. As potty training involves a lot of parents help and commitment at home as well. The teachers will encourage the parents to potty train their child at home for a couple of weekends before training them at school, this will help the child become more comfortable with the process. Thereafter the child will be taken to the bathroom at school within every hour or less depending on the child's needs. We hope parents do the same at home to keep the child on the same schedule. During the initial stage of potty training during nap time the children will still wear pull ups or diapers. We also encourage parents to leave extra sets of clothes for their child in case of accidents. Remember this is one the most stressful stages in your child's development, so as adults we have to remember to be patient and give a lot of positive reinforcement. Also every child is unique, some children may take longer than others to get trained (girls have a tendency to get trained faster than boys). Forcing a child into potty training can hinder the developmental stage.