Montessori Educational Center

Our Programs

The vision of Montessori Educational Center is to develop a community of creative, independent, socially responsible children. Our mission is to educate and nurture the whole child and instill a lifelong love of learning in a caring, authentic Montessori environment. We offer programs for children 18 months through 14 years of age.

Toddler

We offer two toddler classrooms. Each room is small, with a maximum of 13 students, led by two Montessori certified teachers. These environments are designed for children ages 18 – 36 months old. The classrooms are set up to encourage independence, build confidence, and offer freedom for children to safely explore and learn through discovery. Learning in the toddler environment is centered around refining gross and fine motor skills, language acquisition, independence, and the development of social, emotional, and cognitive skills.

Primary

MEC offers three primary classrooms designed for ages 3 - 6 years old. Mixed age groups allow younger students to aspire to work toward the more difficult academic content engaging the older students, while older children are able to practice their emerging leadership skills and act as models for the younger students.

Lower Elementary

The lower elementary classrooms are designed for children ages 6 - 9 years old (first - third grades). As children move “across the hall” at MEC, there are changes in the structure of the classroom. Individual lesson plans are crafted for each student by a Montessori trained teacher. The teachers present lessons, assign follow up work, and observe each student, watching for mastery.

Upper Elementary

Children of the upper elementary age group (fourth, fifth, and sixth graders) have a strong Montessori foundation. They are seekers of knowledge who know how to find information and apply what they have discovered. As they work through the academic curriculum, they are gaining computer skills, learning to collaborate with peers, formally present projects orally, and to manage their time.

Middle School

The middle school design is an integration of the current research in human development, the trends and issues in education, and the Montessori philosophy. Designed for seventh and eighth graders, the mission of the program is to empower early adolescents.

After School Activities

When the school day is over at Montessori Educational Center in Alexandria, LA, there is more learning and fun available. We offer after school child care until 5:30 p.m. Children who stay after school have the opportunity for supervised indoor and outdoor play, time to complete homework, or options to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities to engage students in new skills to develop mind and body.

Use the links below to get additional information about activities currently offered. Please note that some programs may require an additional fee paid directly to the instructor.

Programs

Our Programs

After School Activities

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