Midland Montessori School
Midland Montessori School is an American Montessori Society-affiliated nonprofit organization in Midland, Michigan, United States.[1] It is Midland's largest and oldest school that teaches children based on the Montessori philosophy.
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5709 Eastman Avenue , 48640 United States | |
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| School type | Non-profit, Montessori School |
| Established | 1971[1] |
| Head of school | Marie Reid / Grace Gotfryd |
| Age | 6 weeks to extended kindergarten |
| Enrollment | 75 (December 1, 2011) |
| Accreditation | American Montessori Society[2] |
| School Blog | www.mmsmichigan.com |
| Website | www.midlandmontessori.org |
The school is run by a board of directors recruited from the parent community along with the school administration. Board members are elected on an annual basis and hold their position for a minimum of one year.
In 2012 the school celebrated its 40th anniversary.[3]
History
- 1970 - The school was founded in Midland by a group of interested parents under the name "Saginaw Valley Montessori Association".
- 1971 - The school opened its doors under the name "Midland Montessori School" in a rented facility.
- 1979 - A new building was constructed on a property owned by the school on Eastman Road and the school subsequently moved to its permanent location. The school began operating in the new building on October 8.
- 1982 - The lower level of the building was finished to accommodate a new classroom.
- 1989 - The facility expanded again and doubled in size.
- 1998 - Two new classrooms were added.
- 2002 - Additional facilities, including a library and a gross motor room were added
- 2004 - An infant/toddler program was introduced. During this year the school transitioned its childcare/preschool combination into an all day Montessori program. New flooring, furniture and accessories were added.
- 2008 - Two new playground structures and a bike path were added, along with an upgrade of the existing garden.
- 2009 - An all year Montessori program was added.
Facilities
The school has seven classrooms, two of which include a child-accessible kitchen. The overall available space is 9,000 square feet on two levels.
Located on the lower level is a large indoor gym and a library with two computers.
Outside are three playground structures with a swing set, a fenced-in grass area, and a bike path.
Community activities
Children are engaged in community activities early on, including parent / student parades,[4] or fund raisers.[5]
Affiliations
- American Montessori Society
- Montessori Administrators Association
- Michigan Montessori Society
- North American Montessori Teachers' Association