Cedar Park Montessori School

CEDAR PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Cedar Park Montessori School is the oldest Montessori School in Cedar Park. Founded in 1997, it is the first Montessori in the surrounding cities designed and built under the layout concepts specific to the Montessori Method of Education. For the last 11 years, our school has proudly served families from communities all across Cedar Park, Round Rock, Leander, Georgetown and North Austin.

Our school is a fully Accredited Montessori School. The school is also a member of the Association Montessori Internationale, the American Montessori Society, the Montessori School Accreditation Commission and the North American Montessori Teacher Association.

The teachers and staff at the School are chosen with utmost regard for specific personal and professional qualities, knowledge and skills that enable children to experience warm and nurturing relationships with adults, while facing the world around them with happiness and confidence.

ACADEMIC PHILOSOPHY

The basic principle in the Montessori Philosophy of education is that every child carries within his/her self-potentialities of a person that he/she can become. The Life Force that is there is hidden in every young child to develop his/her intellectual, physical and spiritual powers to the fullest.

The Cedar Park Montessori School is established to assist those children entrusted to its care to help become that unique human being ... for the benefit of their own personal development ... and for the good of the society in which one day they will be involved with. The goal of the program is to help each child his or her potential thereby helping the child to develop concentration, self-esteem and experience the joys of learning.

OUR STUDENTS

Since its inception, Cedar Park Montessori School has been providing the highest quality of education in the Cedar Park and surrounding areas to children ages 18 months to 6 years. Graduates from our school have attended well-known schools and colleges throughout the USA and overseas. Within the Austin area, Cedar Park Montessori graduates successfully attend Austin, Pflugerville, Cedar Park and Round Rock school districts.

OUR CAMPUS

The Cedar Park Montessori School is open year round (except for listed holidays) from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.

The school is located at 400 E. Whitestone Blvd. (FM 1431) next to the Cedar Park post office. Our sister campus (Pflugerville Montessori School) is located just North of Austin at 2500 W. Pecan Street (FM 1825) in Pflugerville.

CONTACT US

Cedar Park Montessori School
400 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613
Phone: (512) 259-8495

F.A.Q.

How far in advance do I need to place my child’s name on the waiting list? Requirements vary by age. We recommend that you refer to the “Programs Offered” section for more details. In general however, we recommend that you contact the school 18 to 24 months prior to your child’s start date.

What do I need to do to be on the waiting list? Call the school and schedule an appointment for a tour. After the tour Admission Applications are available. Each enrollment is treat as first come first serve basis.

Can I register before the tour to be on the waiting list? No. We believe that it is important to first see the school and experience the environment to see if this is the right school and program for your child and your family.

Is the school year round? Yes. We are open year round for all ages.

When do you enroll children? We place students in our classrooms throughout the year.

When is the best age to start my child? Between 18 months to 3 years. If your child starts in the Toddler Program (18 months – 3yrs), your child would have a smooth transitioning to the Primary Class. Or you can enroll your child at the age of three to start in the Primary Class this will help your child to have a complete the three year program (which includes the Kindergarten year).

If my child stays through Kindergarten can he/she be accepted in first grade the following year? Yes. There is no problem of enrolling your child in our Elementary Program or at any other school.

What is the highest grade that I can have my child at CMS? We offer an elementary program 1st grade – 5th grade. In order for a smooth transition from Primary to the Elementary Program, we recommend that children have experienced the Primary Class before coming to the elementary program or have experience in another Elementary Montessori Program.

Is it hard for my child to transition to another school after being in Montessori? Absolutely not, children continue to do better in the Elementary Montessori Class because the program smoothly continues to teach what your child has learned in the Primary Class without having to repeat many subjects. However, if a child is enrolled in another program, there is no problem.