We teach the same standards and skills as traditional education, and we will make sure your child is ready to go to Kindergarten and excel.
The Montessori Center of Florence is a private early childhood Pre-Kindergarten environment serving students beginning at age 2 1/2 years old. We are a new school to the Florence area beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, and are currently taking Notices of Interest from families would like your child to attend.
The Montessori Center is founded by Amy Dickson, a 26 year veteran of early education. Mrs. Dickson is currently a Kindergarten teacher in the Shoals, and received her Montessori training as an Early Childhood / Kindergarten teacher with the renowned Community Montessori School in Jackson, TN. She received her Master's Degree in Education from Union University, and her undergraduate degree from Freed Hardeman University, and is certified under the Montessori Accreditation Counsel for Teacher Education. Mrs. Dickson is passionate about the principles of Montessori and is excited to bring this wonderful method of childhood development to the area. Keep scrolling to learn more about Montessori!
We are accepting 25 students for the 2025-2026 school year, and are taking notices of interest until June 1, 2025. To submit a notice of interest for your child, please click the link above in the main window of our website titled "Submit Notice of Interest" to complete the Google Form, email amy@tmcflorence.org, or call us at 256-702-3424.
The Montessori method is a child-centered educational approach emphasizing hands-on learning, independence, and a prepared learning environment where children can explore at their own pace. We focus on teaching children the same skills as traditional education, but in a more independent, self-motivated way.
Montessori focuses on the individual needs of each child.
Montessori education emphasizes the development of math and language skills through hands-on activities and materials.
Classrooms are designed with carefully selected materials to encourage learning.
Children learn through direct, concrete experiences with materials rather than relying on abstract concepts.
Montessori classrooms often include children of different ages, allowing older children to mentor younger ones and younger children to learn from older peers.
Children are given a degree of freedom to choose activities at their own pace, fostering independence and self-directed learning.
To learn a bit more about Montessori, check out this article from US News and World Reports or call us.
https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/articles/what-is-a-montessori-school
The Montessori Center follows the Florence City Schools school year calendar.
The school day is 8:00 am - 2:30 pm. Students may be dropped off at 7:30 and must be picked up by 3:00.
Lunch program is informal. Parents send child's lunches and snacks daily (school keeps snacks as well).
Tuition is $6,500 per year and is paid in 12 monthly installments. All supplies are included, just bring a backpack, blanket and lovie / stuffy for naps, and a desire to learn and have fun.
A non-refundable application fee of $100 is assessed for all students. This fee goes toward purchasing supplies and keeping the classroom fresh and fun for the students.
Students must be fully potty trained.
We are located in the Parkway Community Church Annex on Cox Creek Parkway across from Mars Hill. If you have questions about our program, feel free to reach out.
663 Cox Creek Parkway, Florence, AL, USA
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