Montessori Preschool
We accept children from the age of 2 1/2 - 5 years of age. Diapers are welcome. Am program 9:30-12:00 M-F. PM program 12-2:30 T-W-Th. Call today and schedule a tour!
Keywords: preschool, camp, daycare, nursey school, school,kindergarten prep
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Montessori Children of Port Jefferson Station was founded in Sept. 2010.
What is your primary product or service?
Montessori Children is a preschool that services children from 2 1/2 - 5 years old. We also offer a tutoring program in math and language for child from 5-9 years old.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I’m proud to say that my once “3 year old little boy and girl” who brought Montessori into our lives, is the “inspiration” to own and operate this Montessori preschool. Montessori Children-“Young Minds of the Future” supports -“Teach them well and let them lead the way”! We strive to give this excellent “Early Childhood Experience” to our current children and future children. As well as being a certified Montessori teacher, a Mom of two Montessori children, I am personally thankful and couldn’t be happier to bring a Montessori education to your children, your grandchildren, and the community. Again Dr. Montessori teaches: once the opportunity to teach a young child is gone- it’s gone! My trained staff and prepared environment will not miss this window of opportunity to expand the young minds of the future.
I take great pride in providing the children with quality education. My school emphasizes a balance between the child’s academic learning with their social and emotional growth. At every age level, great care is taken to provide the appropriate environment to support the child in all areas of development.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The Montessori philosophy and method of teaching exceeded the traditional teaching. Montessori classrooms are not divided by age; the children are in mixed age groupings with purpose. Socially the children naturally accept each other’s differences. The older children display compassion, as well as leadership qualities. The younger children can see from their peers what they will later be able to do themselves, which creates motivation and enthusiasm. The trained teachers are skilled at developing specific lessons based on the child’s individual abilities and interests. The Montessori Classroom and the individualized instruction are in opposition to traditional preschool teachings.
Traditional teaching presents one lesson to the class, which is separated by the age of the children. This widespread technique ignores individual differences. The Montessori teaching materials are concrete and manipulative representations and proceed from the concrete to the abstract to allow the child to easily absorb reading and math skills.
The children love doing the work in the Montessori Classroom and are able to excel at their own personal and “natural rate of readiness”. The children are not held back from learning because of their age.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Currently, I own and operate Montessori Children located in Port Jefferson Station. The address is 1660 Rt 112, suite B Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. I do hope to expand and spread more Montessori preschools.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Montessori Children- Young Minds of the Future are located on Route 112 between Wedge wood Dr and Industrial Dr. - next to cablevision and across from the new 7 11 in the Wedgewood Commons. If heading North we are 1/2 mile from Route 83/ North Ocean/ Patchogue Mt. Sinai Rd on your left. Heading south from Rt 347 we are about 2 miles on your right just passed cable vision. The signage is maroon with gold lettering Jefferson Professional Center. 1660 Route 112, suite B Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. Call today for a tour 631-320-3030.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, check and credit cards.
Which areas do you service?
We serve in the following areas: Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson Station, Coram, Mt. Sinai, Millerplace, Setauket, Selden, Middle Country and Farmingville.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Sharon Glasson is the owner/director of Montessori Children.
What are your hours of operation?
Our AM program runs from 9:30- 12:00 and our PM program runs from 12:00-2:30 Mon-Fri.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
My best compliment is from the child. I melt every time they say, "I love you Miss. Sharon". Watching and seeing them all grow in so many ways is all the compliment I need. I know I'm in the right place.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
One way of thinking about the difference between this approach and one that is more traditional is to consider that while learning the right answer may get children through school, learning how to become a life-long independent learner will take them anywhere! The lessons are designed where children learn by doing it. The experience is where the child is able to experience the feeling of success. It's the old motto of,
Tell me and I will forget.
Show me and I will remember.
Let me do it and I will understand.
Children learn through experience! Every activity in a Montessori preschool has a specific purpose, and a good Montessori teacher will be able to explain thoroughly their purposes. Children will rarely sit at a desk and do repetitive or menial busy work -- they will be playing and learning through the prepared materials. The children are learning to think, observe, and reflect.