Western Pennsylvania Montessori School
Primary and secondary school in Allison Park, The United States
The Western Pennsylvania Montessori School (WPMS) is an early-childhood school in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, in the United States, that has taught children according to the Montessori philosophy since 1965. Its programmes focus on self-directed, non-competitive activities, and its preschool and kindergarten teachers are certified in private nursery and kindergarten education by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- Toddler programme
- Preschool for children aged 3 to 6, in the morning, afternoon or all day
- Kindergarten (ages 5-6), completing the three-year Montessori cycle
- Summer Enrichment Camp for children aged 3 to 7, open to new families
The school day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with optional before care, after care and extra childcare days when the school is closed. Scholarships are available through Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) programme and the school's own fund. Admission is rolling: applications are handled in order of arrival, and a waiting list is kept once classes are full. Tours are arranged by contacting the school and are for parents only.
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Admission
WPMS has rolling admissions: applications are handled first come, first served, with a waiting list once classes are full.
- Online enquiry and a call with the Head of School to arrange an in-person tour
- Online application for enrolment
- When a place opens, the family signs the programme agreement and pays the initial deposit
Subjects taught
- Education
- Elementary Education