Children's World Montessori

320 Beach Street

Ashland, Oregon 97520

(541) 482-1314

Marcy Behringer MarcyB@childrensworldmontessori.com

Children's World Montessori was established in 1984. Our program is based on the Montessori philosophy of self-paced learning within a structured environment. This program is enriched with art, Spanish, sign language, gardening, visiting specialists, and field trips.

Daily Schedule

We have a 10-month school year beginning in September and ending in June, and we also offer a summer program. The main school session takes place between 9:00 a.m. and noon. Before and after school child care is available as well. Before school child care is offered from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and after school child care is from noon to 4:30 p.m.

8:00 - 9:00 Early Arrivals

9:00 School Begins

9:20 Circle Time

9:45 - 10:45 Free Choice & Snack

10:45 - 11:45 Second circle and outdoor play

11:45 - 12:00 Closing circle

12:00 - 12:30 Lunch

12:30 - 1:30 Free Play

1:30 - 3:00 Circle, quiet time and rest. Some children may nap, others read and projects

3:00 - 4:30 Free Choice Play (Inside and Outside), children eat their lunch box snack

4:30 p.m. Facilities Close

Tuition & Fees

Kindergarten Tuition: $330.00 per month ($3,300 per year)

Note: all Kindergarten students are 5 days a week

Preschool Tuition:

• 5 days/week $320.00 per month ($3,200.00 per year)

• 3 days/week $225.00 per month ($2,250.00 per year)

• 2 days/week $180.00 per month ($1,800.00 per year)

Extended Hours $3.75/hour

8:00am - 9:00am and 12:00pm - 4:30pm

Extended hours used will be totalled at the end of each month and billed with the following months tuition.

Toddler Tuition:

Half Day Program 8:30am - 12:00pm

• 5 days/week $470.00 per month ($4,700.00 per year)

• 3 days/week $340.00 per month ($3,400.00 per year)

• 2 days/week $250.00 per month ($2,500.00 per year)

Full Day Program 8:30am - 3:30pm

• 5 days/week $795.00 per month ($7,950.00 per year)

• 3 days/week $520.00 per month ($5,200.00 per year)

• 2 days/week $370.00 per month ($3,700.00 per year)

Annual fees

• Application fee: $75.00

• Annual materials fee: $125.00

Work Assistance Hours: Parent Participation:

Parents of each child are required to contribute 15 hours of assistance during the school year. Work assistance is valued at $10/hr. There are a variety of ways to contribute. Work assistance hours not completed will be billed near the end of the school year.