Why Attend Preschool?

According to recent National Preschool Research, Preschool graduates, who attend for both their 3 and 4 year old ages prior to Kindergarten, are…

• 20% more likely to make more money in life
• 15% more likely to graduate college
• 30% higher achievement scores at age 14
• 40% higher IQ at age 5

                                       …than their peers who did not attend Preschool.

At the age of 27, Preschool graduates are…

• 4 times more likely to have a higher paying job
• 3 times more likely to own their own home
• 2.5 times more likely to own a second car

                                       …than their 27 year old peers who did not attend Preschool.

At the age of 27, Female Preschool graduates are…

• 5 times more likely to be married
• 25% less likely to have child out-of-wedlock

                                      …than their 27 year old peers who did not attend Preschool.

Why Attend Montessori PreSchool Programs…

1. One on one, individual lessons, given at individualized pacing
2. Extreme diversity of materials/activities supporting development of Language and Mathematical thought
3. Children participate in building their own community, learn how to care for and look out for one another, celebrate each other’s progress, and forgive when hurtful things happen.
4. Develop independent creative thought in our students
5. Allow students choice in their own work/lessons/activities
6.  Learning is not forced negatively by teachers, but positively encouraged by them
7.  We promote chldren to enjoy learning and to challenge themselves daily
8. Discipline our students by providing freedom with boundaries
9. Explore the child’s questions, allowing them to explore their world
10. Develops social emotional skills, and conflict resolution
11. Care for their environment around them
12. Have a classroom process revealing the true nature of the child
13. Do lessons and work they believe is purposeful
14. Develop a joyful, love of learning

Why DCS Montessori’s PreSchool Program…

1) Consistency

a. Five (1/2) days a week
b. Same classroom and teacher for 3 years of development
c. A spiraling continuous curriculum based on 3 years of consecutive enrollment

2) Training comparison

a. All of our teaching staff are Highly Qualified by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) standards and Montessori Certified by Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) institutions. The MACTE instruction is a year in length, with an internship, and intensive in respect to child development studies, developmentally appropriate lesson delivery, and child interaction.
b. This, as opposed to basic required Group Leader qualifications typical of non-Montessori Preschool Teachers.

3) Convenience

a. Only 2 blocks off I-25, on Castle Pines Pkwy. 5 min. north of Castle Rock
b. On a direct route from Parker following Hess Rd.
c. On a direct route from Highlands Ranch via Monarch

4) Access to our Charter School Program

a. Admission into our Elementary-Middle School Program is guaranteed with continuous Preschool enrollment. [Once you’re in, You’re In!]
b. Whereas less than 12 % of applicants for our Elementary programs actually get admitted due to lack of space. 

5) Additional Child Care Programs [additional fees apply]

a. Extended day program for Preschool students to stay until 3:20-3:45 carpool.
b.      Preschoolers participating in this program also gain access to our After School Programs such as Foreign Language and Music.
b. Before School Care for Preschool students to start as early as 7 am.
c. After School Care for Preschool students to stay as late as 6 pm.

6) Competitive Tuition, Scholarships Available, and SCRIP Tuition Reduction Programs.