Preschool
Acorn Montessori Preschool has Expanded!
Acorn Montessori Preschool is a play-based, Quality First center through First Things First Arizona. All of our staff are highly qualified and trained in early childhood education, and dedicated to ensuring each child is provided with individualized attention and lessons that are aligned with early childhood learning standards and best practices. With our program often full, waitlists long, and Acorn as a whole growing beyond the space we had, we decided to move our preschool and pre-k program to our brand-new North Campus. This building has been completely renovated inside and out to be able to provide an ideal preschool environment. By moving our program, here are just some of the benefits we are looking forward to providing:
- Lower teacher to student ratios
- Smaller class sizes
- Additional, highly qualified staff
- Additional playground space
- Splitting students into more developmentally appropriate age groups
- There are THREE classrooms now– one 2-year-old classrooms, one 3-year-old classrooms, and one 4 to 5-year-old classroom focused on kindergarten readiness.
- Smaller school environment where preschoolers have their own campus without school-aged students.
We are ecstatic to continue to share our program with the early childhood community of Yavapai County!
“Acorn Seedlings”
Acorn Christian Montessori Preschool has based on love and respect for each child and that each child is a gift; a special and unique individual. Our warm and loving family environment provides each child with the love and joy of learning and allows and encourages each child to realize their fullest potential in all areas of life. Through Montessori principles and learning through play environment, students will develop their independence as well as their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills. Our warm and loving family environment provides each child with the love and joy of learning and allows and encourages each child to realize his/her fullest potential in all areas of life. We provide developmentally appropriate opportunities for enrichment and learning. Through play, independence, free choice, and a language-rich environment, students will participate in art, music, gross motor development, math, science, engineering, reading, yoga, and so much more!
Acorn Christian Montessori School is a Quality First Preschool Program. First Things First created Quality First to work with preschool providers across Arizona to improve the quality of early learning settings. Acorn is committed to quality improvement, going beyond regulatory requirements to help preschoolers in our care be ready for success in school and beyond. We are supported with training and coaching to help improve their programs in ways that nurture the emotional, social, and academic development of every child.
Come celebrate the joy of learning!
We provide a Christian Montessori Preschool program for children ages 2-5 years. Acorn Christian Montessori Preschool is located at Acorn North, 8085 E Manley Dr, Prescott Valley, 928-772-5225.
To enroll in our program, please complete the Preschool Registration Packet. You can email it to [email protected], or drop it off in person between the hours of 6:30-6:00. To schedule a tour, please call 928-772-5225.
Pre-School Mission:
Acorn Montessori understands and serves the needs of the “whole child.” Acorn’s approach of linking outstanding educational methods with models for a cooperative respectful way of life is an important element of education. Each classroom represents a structured miniature learning society where the values of harmony, respect, independence, learning, and unity are given the opportunity to blossom and grow. The Montessori Method fosters a deep appreciation for knowledge, learning and humanity.
*Acorn Christian Montessori is a non-denominational program.
Non-Profit Organization:
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, self-supporting program. Registration and tuition fees cover the operating expenses of the program. Timely payments are expected from all parties for services to continue. We will strive to provide your child with an exceptional educational experience.
Rates:
Monthly:
5 Days – $620
3 Days – $400
2 Days – $320
Program Hours – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Morning Care (7:00 am – 8:00 am):
5 Days – $60
3 Days – $40
2 Days – $20
After Care (3:00 pm – 5:30 pm):
5 Days – $80
3 Days – $60
2 Days – $40
We are DES funded and DHS-approved.
School Schedule:
Click here to view a printable version of our School Calendars:
Financial Policy:
We offer competitive fees, which pay for either a part-time or full-time position and are payable whether your child attends or not. Tuition is due before the “close of business” on the 1st of each month. Payments may be paid by check, cash, credit/debit card, money order, or cashier’s check. You may also set up payment through your bank using bill pay. The bank will mail the check directly to the school. If you choose to pay with a credit/debit card a 3.3% processing fee will be added to your invoice.
If two or more children attend at the same time from the same family, a 5% discount will be applied to the tuition of the additional child.
A 5% discount will be applied for payment of tuition 6 months in advance. For a 1-year advance payment, a 10% discount will be given.
Late Fee: A late fee of $50 will be assessed if payment is not received by the 5th of each month. If tuition continues to be unpaid through the 5th, your child may not attend until payment or written arrangements are made.
Return check: There will be a $50 service charge for all returned checks.
Acorn Montessori’s hours of operation are 7:00 am – 5:30 pm. You must contact the school if you are unable to pick up your child before closing. A fee in the amount of $15 per 15 min/child will be charged at the time of pick up.
We are a non-profit self-supporting program. Registration and tuition fees cover the operating expenses of the program. Timely payments are expected from all parties for services to continue. We will strive to provide your child with an exceptional educational experience.
Withdraw Policy:
The fee is covering a position for my child and is due whether or not my child attends. The fees will no longer be payable when my child is withdrawn, which requires a 30-day notice.