MacDonald Montessori Program
Goals and Objectives
- To provide a loving, caring atmosphere where physical and emotional affection is fully given and in which children feel secure and develop a positive self-concept.
- To meet each child’s physical needs while encouraging independence in self care and care of their environment.
- To provide a program and environment that encourages curiosity; in which the child can discover, explore, be challenged and problem solve.
- To surround the children with adults who are joyful, enthusiastic and spontaneous and who are stable, secure and professional; and committed to the well being of children.
- To provide a healthful and safe environment where children can live and grow.
- To provide an environment and program where everyone’s rights (children & adult) are protected and insured and encourages self-confidence, self-control, and a sense of responsibility.
- To provide an environment and program in which respect for themselves, for each other, for adults and for materials and property is fostered and insured.
- To provide a rich environment that accepts children as they are and encourages the total development of children and fosters their individual needs, interests and talents.
- To be supportive of parents and families; encouraging involvement, open and honest communication and feedback.
Admissions
Children are admitted based on classroom availability basis. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, creed, color, national origin, source of payment, or handicap.
We offer care for the following age groups:
- Infant: 6 weeks to 16 months
- Toddler: 16 months to 33 months
- Preschool: 33 months to 5 years
- Before & After School Care: 5 through 8 years
Teacher/Child Ratios
- Infant: 1:4
- Toddler: 1:7
- Preschool: 1:10
- Before & After School Care: 1:15
Organization's Roles and Responsibilites
- Director - Beth MacDonald
- Operations Director - Aaron MacDonald
- School Coordinator - Liz Watzl
- Special Projects Coordinators - Pat Daly
- Education Coordinators - Infants: Joni Reynolds, Toddlers: Kelly Kritsberg/Sara Schulte, Younger Preschoolers: Lori Scottrussel, Older Preschoolers: Anna Johnson, School agers: Shannon O’Connor
- Studio Coordinator - Monica Malley
- Infant Staff - Joni Reynolds, Victoria Okwabi, Elise Jahnke, Tiffany Ptackek, Akua Boakye, Corinne Till, Amy Strunk, Jenny Togstad, Robyn Stashenko, Gina Heldberg, Leah Golden
- Toddler Staff - Kelly Kritsberg, Katrina McMahon, Sara Schulte, Sarah Temple, Jenna Westereng, Lori Marx
- Younger Preschool Staff - Lori Scottrussel, Karen Potyondy, Christina Adamson
- Older Preschool Staff - Anna Johnson, Starsha Bitzan, Jen Backes, Jenna Altepeter, Tiffany Neibaur
- Tree Top & School Age Staff - Shannon O’Connor, Missy Hayes
- Collaboration Support Team - Tricia Hulsether, Majken Elsberry, Jenna Walsh
- Substitute Coverage Team - Naomi Botchway, Amanda Stolz, Mary Schimtz
Learn more about our program, history, philosphy.
Meet our staff and read a sample of our school newsletter.
Take a virtual tour or contact us to schedule a tour and learn about our admissions process.