Tlc Montessori vs. Arbor Schools
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Tlc Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Affordability
Arbor Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Advanced Degrees
Overview
TLC Montessori has been educating the children in our community for more than 40 years. TLC offers a Montessori education for toddlers (ages 18-36 months), preschool (ages 3-5 years) and kindergarten - 3rd grade children.
In addition to a variety of class schedules, TLC offers before and after school care, as well as planned programs during scheduled breaks and an exciting summer camp with themed activities.
Students are enriched with a quality Montessori curriculum and weekly Spanish, music and movement classes.
Arbor Schools, Infant-Toddler-Primary-Elementary, is dedicated to allowing each of its students to develop his or her self.
In the tradition of Maria Montessori we believe that each child possesses an intense motivation toward self-development.
Arbor`s goal is to establish models to guide the children successfully in this endeavor.
At Arbor we encourage self-motivation and independent learning so children will solve problems, define what is important to them, use their time constructively, assume responsibilities, and continue to learn and grow.
We strive to develop a positive and realistic attitude of respect toward self, others and learning.
We believe children should have a life that satisfies them and uses their resources, while benefiting themselves and others.
Grades Offered
PK-1
PK-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1981
1993
Students Body
Total Students
128 students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
15
22
Pre-K Students
91
90
Kindergarten Students
20
11
Grade 1 Students
2
11
Grade 2 Students
-
10
Grade 3 Students
-
9
Grade 4 Students
-
8
Grade 5 Students
-
7
Grade 6 Students
-
2
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
8 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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80%
Average Class Size
20
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:64
1:21
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(TLC does not have a formal dress code.)
(TLC does not have a formal dress code.)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$1,820
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Tuition Notes
Tuition rates vary depending on the schedule and the programs
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Admissions Director
Lynette
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Art Club, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Extreme PE, Music, SkyHawks Sports