Education at Montessori Children’s House of Longview
Montessori Children’s House of Longview (MCHL) offers a full day Montessori program, opening at 7:45 a.m. and closing at 4:30 p.m. Formal class times are from 9:00 to 11:45 or from 9:00 to 3:15. Group activities and independent work are interspersed. Each child has her own personalized program.
Mission Statement
Montessori Children's House of Longview recognizes that children are motivated by an innate curiosity, a love for learning, and a desire to participate in the world around them. By creating an environment that meets children's needs we will encourage independent thinking and problem solving skills. By recognizing children's unique developmental stages we will foster socially and emotionally secure children who have a greater capacity for love and compassion in the world.
Purpose
Montessori Children's House of Longview is a multi-aged, pre-school program dedicated to providing the highest quality Montessori education for children 2½ to 6 years.
Montessori Children's House of Longview goals include:
Encourage each child's unique personality
Foster independence and self-confidence
Maintain Association Montessori International, A.M.I., principles
Support families and create a strong sense of community
Provide a positive and harmonious work environment for staff
Affiliation
Montessori Children's House of Longview adheres to the strict standards of the Association Montessori International, (A.M.I.). Established in 1929, by Dr. Maria Montessori, A.M.I. protects and preserves the authenticity and integrity of her work. A.M.I. directs teacher-training institutes on five continents and maintains rigorous standards of excellence among its schools. All teachers at MCHL are certified by A.M.I. and follow its guidelines.