Montessori School of Western Springs
708-246-9696
The Montessori School of Western Springs offers both extended day and full day preschool along with half and full day kindergarten. Its program is located within the Kensington school in the Recreation Center. It has been in operation since 1984 and in this building since 1997.
Miss Beth, as she is known by the students, says "preschool is where my heart is." In March of 1997, she earned the first annual Preschool Teacher Legacy Award for her work as director and teacher at the school. Her large classroom offers a variety of opportunities for children to explore, discover and learn in a wonderful environment.
- Hours: Mon - Fri, half-day and extended hours
- Number of students: 50
- Public/Private: Private
- Financial aid: No
- Religious affiliation: No
- Accreditation/licenses: AMS and Illinois State Board
- Student-to-teacher ratio: 1-10
- Parking: Free lot
- Number of faculty: 3
- Payments accepted: Personal Check
- Ages: 3 to 6
- Capacity: 20
- Insured: Yes
- Licensed: Yes
- Average personnel experience (years): 25
- What's your organizational philosophy?: "Our aim is not merely to make the child understand and still less to force him to memorize, but to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his inmost core." -Maria Montessori
- Montessori: Yes
- Age range: 3-6
- Uniforms: No
My son just finished up his school year with Mrs. Beth. It was trully a wonderful experience for him.