Desert Ridge KinderCare vs. Aldea Montessori
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School Overview
Overview
Our center has over 50 years of experience of child care.
All of our teachers have a passion for working and caring for children and it shows through out the center!.
Aldea Montessori is an internationally-certified AMI Montessori school in North Phoenix that nurtures and educates children ages 15 months through Kindergarten in the tradition of Dr. Maria Montessori. Our goal is to develop the mental, emotional, social, and physical potential of each student.
Specifically, we strive to bring forth a well-rounded child with the ability to interact effectively and the motivation to meet the challenges of the future.
Aldea is the Spanish word for village, which describes the atmosphere in our environment.
Through consistent and loving examples, our children learn independence and interdependence, each becoming a member of the village.
They learn to accept responsibility as a member of the community.
Grades Offered
NS-PK
PK-K
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
2000
2001
Students Body
Total Students
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48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
50%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
13
Pre-K Students
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28
Kindergarten Students
-
7
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
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5 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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50%
Average Class Size
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20
Teacher : Student Ratio
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1:10
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(Closed toed shoes)
(Closed toed shoes)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$13,000
Tuition Notes
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Tuition varies by age and hours. Please reach out for accurate information for your family.
% on Financial Aid
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45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$2,500
Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
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Mina Hernandez