Every lead teacher has received extensive training and is certified by Association Montessori International (AMI). Teachers learn a broad curriculum as part of their training; they also learn to keenly observe children and to evaluate individual levels of readiness for lessons. Each teacher supplements this training yearly through workshops and seminars. We invite and encourage parents of currently enrolled students to learn about the curriculum by attending Montessori Parent Education Nights held throughout the year. Detailed literature is also available in the School Parent Resource Library.

Class size is designed to be large enough to foster independence and an optimal learning environment, but small enough to allow for appropriate guidance and supervision. When a trained Montessori Guide is present in the primary classroom, the class ratio is 1:14. For toddlers, the ratio is 1:4. The Guide is supported by 3 assistants throughout the school day. Children in a Montessori classroom choose their own work within guidelines set by the teacher. This framework offers a great deal of freedom, but each freedom has a corresponding responsibility.

AMH is a nut free facility. A healthy morning snack is available for children to enjoy each day. Lunch is catered in by Good Food Company each day for children who remain at school after 12 p.m. A healthy afternoon snack is available for children who are enrolled in the Aftercare program.

AMH has a private fenced, and gated playground on the property. Children enjoy outdoor play each day for two 30-minute time slots. Outdoor play is a priority at AMH, we allow children inclement weather exploration during rainy days, and following snow days.

Yes, naptime is 12:30-2:30 p.m. for toddlers and 1:00-2:30 p.m. for 3-year-olds. The designated rest time is 1:30-2:00 p.m. for 4-year-old students. AMH will provide a mat, a sheet, and a blanket for naptime and rest time for each student. All nap/ rest materials are laundered weekly.

Children are asked to wear comfortable clothing that is appropriate for the weather each day. Childrens clothing should allow them to use the bathroom successfully and independently. Children do change from outdoor to indoor shoes upon arrival to school.