HMA Montessori Programs
We offer extended hours for working families, therefore we open at 7:00 am and close at 6:30 pm. Our Montessori Method starts at 8:30am and continues until 2:45pm with a diversified arts, sports, languages, outdoor play, music, computers taking the reminder part of the day. This balanced approach allows challenging the children as well as letting everything seem like play. Montessori Method advocates self-discipline to care for the environment and others, self-directed learning and developing passion for learning. We differentiate ourselves from day care environment which emphasizes state minimum standards and DFPS inspections and not learning. We certainly understand you are looking to give your child a strong start in learning.
Infant Program
Each class may have one non-teaching assistant. Should local regulations make it necessary to have more than one aide, he/she should be a non-teaching aide and should assist the directress by making materials, supervising outdoor activities, and assisting with field trips or “going-out.”
The Prepared Environment
The AMI school recognition program was initiated in the United States to assist parents in assessing whether schools are following Montessori’s principles and practices in their original integrity and completeness. It is upon these standards that AMI recognition is granted.
Waddlers Program
Perhaps the greatest testimonial to the success of the Montessori method is Montessori student work. The quality, creativity, and cross-disciplinary nature of the class work speak to the intelligence and curiosity of the Montessori students that created it.
The Class Size and Age Range
Classes include a well-balanced division of ages as well as an appropriate number of children to ensure social development. For the detailed information on class sizes and age ranges refer to Waddlers Program page.
Toddler Program
Each class may have one non-teaching assistant. Should local regulations make it necessary to have more than one aide, he/she should be a non-teaching aide and should assist the directress by making materials, supervising outdoor activities, and assisting with field trips or “going-out.”
The Prepared Environment
The AMI school recognition program was initiated in the United States to assist parents in assessing whether schools are following Montessori’s principles and practices in their original integrity and completeness. It is upon these standards that AMI recognition is granted.
Primary Program
Perhaps the greatest testimonial to the success of the Montessori method is Montessori student work. The quality, creativity, and cross-disciplinary nature of the class work speak to the intelligence and curiosity of the Montessori students that created it.
The Class Size and Age Range
Classes include a well-balanced division of ages as well as an appropriate number of children to ensure social development. For the detailed information on class sizes and age ranges refer to Primary Program page.
“The teacher’s role is to observe each individual child and provide safety, comfort, guidance, strength and coaching.”
– Dr. Maria Montessori