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THE HEART OF THE PROGRAM
Deer Path Montessori is truly a house for children. Our approach to education goes beyond academics. We are dedicated to the development of the whole child: social, intellectual, emotional, and physical. The Montessori philosophy is at the heart of everything we do at Deer Path. Deer Path's approach, based upon the unique methods of Dr. Maria Montessori, is designed to cultivate a life-long love of learning, independence, responsibility, and respect for others, the environment and all living things. Founded in 1982, Deer Path is a nonprofit, nonsectarian preschool and kindergarten which offers half-day, full-day classes, and care options with both 10 and 12-month schedules. Children of all races and religions are welcome.
ENRICHED ENVIRONMENT
Hands-on learning with well-tested teaching techniques and self-corrective materials is a key feature in our classrooms. The beautifully crafted materials are arranged in an inviting display on low, open shelves.
Children are given ample time and space to explore and work at their own pace and in their own learning style. The major curriculum areas include: practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, science and cultural subjects including peace education. The curriculum is enriched by art, music, movement, foreign languages, a children's garden and other outdoor experiences.
Maryann Pascarella
Administrator
Deer Path Montessori School
Paragon Village
429 Route 46 East
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Phone: 908-498-0500
Fax: 908-498-0505
Website: www.deerpathmontessori.com
"Where Mt. Olive Meets Hackettstown and Long Valley"
Mary Smith
Director of Admissions
8:30am - 3:30pm
ACCREDITATIONS
- Affiliated with the
- Member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Certified and Licensed by the State of New Jersey
- Head teachers are college graduates and Montessori certified
- Assistant teachers receive Montessori Assistants' Training
OUR MISSION
To create peaceful Montessori classrooms that unlock each child's unique potential, while nurturing respect and fostering a love of learning.
Montessori:
- Prepared environment
- Development of whole child
- Professionally trained teachers
- Academic Excellence
- Montessori Materials
Unlock each child's unique potential:
- Encourages independence, self discipline
- Nurture interests and abilities of each child
- Whole child emphasis
- Parent education to support child at home
- Student centered
- Self-directed
- Fosters self esteem
Nurturing respect:
- Atmosphere of acceptance and trust
- Culturally diverse population
- Care for one another and the world
- Socially acceptable behaviour
Fostering a love of learning:
- Develop positive attitude towards school and learning
- Abiding curiosity
- Basic skills for lifetime of learning
- Parental involvement sets and example that their school is important and worthy of time and effort
Awakening Potential One Child at a Time
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