Stormi’s Montessori makes decisions about snow days based on ice, snow, extreme cold, road conditions and snow accumulation. After careful consideration of all relevant factors, the decision to close or delay school is made by the Head of School. The decision to close or delay school is usually made by 6:00 a.m.  An email will be sent to parents the night before indicating there is a possibility of school closing. This will give a heads up to make arrangements, in the case school does close.

School closings will be listed on both WNEM Channel 5 and WJRT Channel 12.

We are a nut free school.  Students are asked to be careful in packing their lunches.  Nut allergies can cause serious complications and we want all of our children to be safe.

Children who are not potty trained are welcome to attend.  We work with the family to complete this process as smoothly as possible.

Montessori education was founded in 1907 by Dr. Maria Montessori, the first woman in Italy to become a physician. She based her educational methods on scientific observation of children’s learning processes. Guided by her discovery that children teach themselves, Dr. Montessori designed a “prepared environment” in which children could freely choose from a number of developmentally appropriate activities.

Montessori emphasizes learning through all five senses, not just through listening, watching, or reading. Children in Montessori classes learn at their own, individual pace and according to their own choice of activities from hundreds of possibilities. Learning is an exciting process of discovery, leading to concentration, motivation, self-discipline, and a love of learning. Montessori represents an entirely different approach to education.

Research studies show that Montessori children are well prepared for later life academically, socially, and emotionally. In addition to scoring well on standardized tests, Montessori children are ranked above average on such criteria as following directions, turning in work on time, listening attentively, using basic skills, showing responsibility, asking provocative questions, showing enthusiasm for learning, and adapting to new situations.

Visit the school, observe the classroom in action, and later ask the teacher or Director to explain the theory behind the activities you saw. Most of all, talk to the Director/Teacher about the school’s philosophy of child development and education to see if it is compatible with your own.

Two and three day programs are often attractive to parents who do not need full-time care; however, five-day programs create the consistency that is so important to young children and which is essential in developing strong Montessori programs. Since the primary goal of Montessori involves creating a culture of consistency, order, and empowerment, most Montessori schools will expect children to attend five days a week.