Parents as Partners

Your involvement in your child’s education is important. The more you know about what we are doing here to help your child, the more you can support the process at home. Because most children come to us between the ages of 2 1/2 and 3-years-old, they remain with the same teacher through the kindergarten year, and staff and parents have the opportunity to develop close relationships, which serves to strengthen the child’s educational experience.

We recognize the need for parents and teachers to work together to serve the best interests of the child. Mutual respect and basic agreement on general educational goals is extremely important.
Discussions on the Montessori philosophy and child development are held throughout the year to better familiarize parents with the Montessori Method.

Parents are invited to observe their child's class once the child has become acclimated. Also, our closed-circuit TV observation system will give you the opportunity to observe your child unseen.

We've found that observation has been beneficial to parents and visitors in obtaining a better understanding of the Montessori philosophy and our program. Parents are also welcome to visit their child's class to share their special interests, talents, and occupational skills with the children. Parent-teacher conferences are held twice a year and can be arranged more often when needed. Written reports are prepared at the end of each school year.

Commitment to Your Child

We ask you as parents to commit to continuing your child’s education at MCDC through the 3rd level (traditional kindergarten year, which may be the 3rd or 4th year depending on enrollment age) so they can go on and enjoy learning with a thirst that may not otherwise be developed.

PARENT COMMENTS

“You have struck a wonderful balance with providing great education while also developing the children personally. Jordy has learned so much. He is also well behaved, confident, and truly feels loved by his teachers.” - Lauren T.

“Thank you for all you do to make this such a wonderful and sweet place for our growing children to learn.” – Susan H.

“We would like to extend of deepest gratitude and appreciation for the loving and nurturing environment you and Lew have created at MCDC. We are honored and feel very blessed to have been part of the MCDC family these last 4 years. Alex has blossomed academically and socially during his time there due to you and your amazing team of teachers and staff. We couldn’t be more pleased with our decision to…keep him through his kindergarten year.” - Tammy and Stephen N.

“For the last 5 years you’ve been a part of our daily lives, and you and your staff have become like family to us. When we’ve dropped Christian & Joseph off in the morning we’ve had the same peace of mind we would have if we left them with our family.” - Judy and Mark M.

Just a note to thank you for the love of learning & sense of achievement you have taught my granddaughter.” - Judith M.

“Katie, we will miss you so much! Thank you for your beautiful smiles and always greeting us with such warmth. You really make MCDC so personal. I love the way you make each child and parent feel special.” - Jenny F.