5 Full Days $6365 per year
5 Half Days $4295 per year
3 Full Days $4745 per year
3 Half Days $3395 per year
Apple Ridge Montessori School
5801 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland
(410) 298-9766
Apple Ridge was established in 1983 (formerly Odong Ridge Montessori) as a small independent Montessori school for students aged two-and-a-half through six, where learning is:
motivated by curiosity,
nurtured by exploration, and
reinforced by positive experience.
The Montessori method of education, which originated in the early 1900's, has emerged as an approach to human development respected around the world. Dr. Maria Montessori observed that children are born with an inner need to search for experiences that enable them to actively construct their own beings.
Dr. Montessori recognized and described the "sensitive periods" occurring between the ages of 2 1/2 and 6 years; when a child can most easily acquire skills such as spoken and written language, social behaviors, precise coordination, and sensory awareness. She also called attention to the "absorbent mind," which enables young children to take in all their experiences.
Montessori classrooms are designed to respond to the children's sensitive periods, with adults guiding them in directions appropriate to their readiness and maturity. Because young children acquire knowledge by manipulating actual objects the classroom materials embody clear ideas. They encourage repetition, are sequential and multi-sensory, leading eventually to abstract concepts.
More information on The Montessori Philosophy and method is available at http://www.amshq.org/home.html
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Goals
Intellectual goals include the development of perceptual, listening, verbal, mathematical, and reasoning skills.
In the social realm, we encourage children to develop a joy in and a respect for others and to value friendship and courtesy. We also provide multicultural experiences to foster an interest in the larger world, and we try to create an understanding of non-violent solutions to human problems.
We stress the development of initiative, self-confidence, independence, and the ability to concentrate and complete a task. Accomplishing real tasks and challenges develops self esteem as well as fine and large motor skills.
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Each day children pursue their learning in various areas.
Children are encouraged to choose their own activities and are guided by the teachers to achieve new goals in each area. The staff collaborates in tailoring the program to meet the developmental needs and learning patterns of each individual child, to help the child grow in confidence, self-reliance, and knowledge.
Montessori principles and goals are integrated into the entire day and each activity. The resulting consistency and dependability provide the children with the security and confidence they need to continue their exploration of learning through their entire day.
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Children aged 2 1/2 through 6 learn together in our Montessori classroom of no more than 26 children. Students enjoy teaching one another and learning from each other.
They blossom in an environment, which blends group cooperation and individual interest.
The Apple Ridge Montessori School admits students of any race, color, national origin and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities of the school.
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The staff consists of one full-time teacher and two part-time assistants. Our teachers hold bachelor's degrees and Montessori certificates. Our team is unusually experienced and dedicated with over 30 combined years in the classroom.
The school does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, or national origin in the hiring of personnel.
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The Apple Ridge Montessori School is licensed by the State of Maryland Baltimore County and approved for pre-school, kindergarten, and first grade by the Maryland Department of Education. The school is affiliated with the American Montessori Society.
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The Apple Ridge Montessori School is in session five days per week and offers half days, from 9 a.m. until noon, and full days, from 9 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. A full day, three day per week schedule is also offered.
Before care is available from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m.; after care will be offered when enrollment permits.
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Children may be admitted at the beginning of the school year in September or on a rolling admissions basis throughout the school year. An orientation period is recommended. Students may enroll beginning at the age of 2 1/2. Children must be toilet-trained. They should be able to understand simple instructions; and to make their needs understood.
A deposit of $200 is due upon enrollment. (This deposit is included in the total tuition, below.)
5 Full Days $6365 per year
5 Half Days $4295 per year
3 Full Days $4745 per year
3 Half Days $3395 per year
There is a $35 one time per family application fee.
Tuition (after the $200 deposit) may be paid to the school in one payment by August 1, or through the School Financial Management Service in 2, 4, or 9 payments. There is an additional $35 annual fee for this service that will be included in payments.
Fees for before and after school care are $350 per extra half hour five days per week or $250 per extra half hour 3 days per week. This charge can be included in the payment plan.
Extra time is available on an occasional basis at the rate of $5.00 per hour.
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You are encouraged to visit to see the classroom in action! Please call (410) 298-9766 to make an appointment.
The Apple Ridge Montessori school is located in the Woodlawn - Catonsville area, close to the end of Route 70, and near the intersection of Security Boulevard and Colonial Drive. Our classroom address is
5801 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland
Our address for correspondence is
The Apple Ridge Montessori School
2118 Pine Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
You may also send e-mail to feustis@starpower.net