Model School Comprehensive Humanistic Learning Ctr

About

Overview

The Model School is an early childhood center serving children from early infancy through the preschool years. The program is organized into multiple classrooms, including an infant annex housed in a converted house with a separate gated entrance.

Approach and curriculum

The school follows a play-based, Montessori-inspired approach and describes its infant care as grounded in RIE principles. Classrooms are described as prepared, child-centered environments with sensorial and practical-life materials intended to support independence and self-directed learning.

Staff, safety and health

Classrooms are staffed by a headteacher plus co-teachers or instructional assistants; headteachers are stated to meet or generally exceed state requirements.
All staff must pass fingerprint background checks prior to employment; the school maintains health, medication, and disaster-preparedness procedures.
Health policies require medical examinations and up-to-date immunizations for enrolled children and include documented screening, exclusion, and cleaning protocols.

Families and enrichment

The school provides morning and afternoon snacks (parents supply lunch) and lists several enrichment offerings such as weekly yoga for older toddlers and preschoolers, periodic drumming instruction, annual dental presentations, and regular family events (for example, a monthly movie night).

Programs

Infant Program (Angelfish & Dolphins)

An infant program rooted in RIE principles, emphasizing respectful observation, caregiving that involves the child, uninterrupted play, and predictable routines. The program operates in an infant annex with separate classrooms and staff trained to support infant competence and exploration.

3 months - 2 years

Preschool (Jellyfish / PreK)

Multi-age Montessori preschool classrooms arranged into distinct learning areas (practical life, sensorial, math, language, culture, art, listening center, library, and a 'peace table') that promote independence, self-directed exploration, and small-group and individual work periods.

Typical daily schedule (example): 7:30–9:00 Welcome / Morning snack; 9:00–10:00 Art exploration; 10:15–11:45 Montessori work period; 12:00–1:00 Lunchtime; 1:00–2:45 Rest time / Outside time for non-nappers; 3:00–4:15 Montessori work period / Snack; 4:30–6:00 Outside time / Dismissal. · 3 years - 5 years 6 months

Toddler 1 (Dolphins)

A small toddler classroom described as accommodating toddlers who are becoming mobile and shifting to a one-nap schedule; the room is organized to support independence and developmentally appropriate activities.

14 months - 2 years

Toddler 2 (Sea Stars)

A Montessori-informed toddler classroom that emphasizes hands-on learning, language development, early math concepts, independence, and outdoor/nature experiences.

Daily schedule includes: 7:30–9:00 Welcome / Morning snack; 9:00–10:00 Art exploration; 10:15–11:45 Montessori work period; 12:00–1:00 Lunchtime; 1:00–2:45 Rest/Outside time for non-nappers; 3:00–4:15 Montessori work period / Snack; 4:30–6:00 Outside time / Dismissal. · 2-3 years

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