MONTESSORI LEARNING COMMUNITY OF ASHEVILLE
Program Description
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We aim to create a program inclusive of diverse socio-economic backgrounds, religions, and ethnic origins, and with the inclusion of children with special needs. Our goal is to create a prepared environment in which children's individual needs and interests guide their experiential learning.
West Location:
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The Toddler Room has 12 children ages 18 months - 2.5 years old, with 3 Montessori Guides each day
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1 classroom with 5 children ages 2.5 - 4 years old, with a Montessori Guide each day
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3 classrooms with 9-10 children ages 2.5 - 6 years old, each a Montessori Guide
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We also have at least one school-wide floater everyday
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East Location:
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The Toddler Program has 12 children ages 18 months - 2.5 years old, with 3 Montessori Guides each day
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1 classroom with 17 children ages 2.5 - 6 years old, with 2 Montessori Guides each day
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We also have at least one school-wide floater everyday
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This location will grow into 3 more classrooms in the years to come; 2 more Primary rooms and an additional Toddler room.
​Daily Schedule
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7:30 AM: MLC opens
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8:00 AM: Three more teachers have arrived
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8:30 AM: All teachers have arrived and are in classrooms beginning the day
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8:30-11 AM: Children are with their primary teacher(s). Each classroom has an individual program: e.g. Circle Time followed by children pursuing individual works and teacher-directed lessons.
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10:30 AM: Toddlers go outside
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11:00 AM: Toddlers return indoors for hand washing and lunch preparation. 3-6 children rotate outside.
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11:30 AM: 3-6 Children return inside for hand washing and school-wide lunch.
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12:00 PM: Dismissal for ½ students and Toddlers begin naptime and 3-6 begin rest time
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1:00 PM: 3-6 resters begin to wake and go outside
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1:45 PM: All 3-6 children return to the playground
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2:00 PM: Story time for the Stay Late children and Toddlers wake and go outdoors
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2:30 PM: Second dismissal Toddler and 3-6
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2:30-4:20 PM: After Care: art, gardening, puppets, plays, stories, music, dress-up, etc.
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4:30 PM: MLC closes
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Current COVID Hours and Daily Schedule
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8:30 am - 8:45 am Screening and drop off window
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9:00 am - 11:00 am - Morning work cycle
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11:00 am - 11:15 am - Circle time
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11:15 am - 11:45 am - AM outdoor time
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11:45 am - 12:15 pm - Lunchtime
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12:15 pm - 12:30 pm - Half Day student pick up window
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12:30 pm - 2:15 pm - Naptime
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2:15 pm - 2:45pm - PM outdoor time
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2:45 pm - 3:30 pm - Full Day student pick up window
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** Due to limited staffing, we cannot offer Early or After Care at this time.