Woodlands Montessori School North - Port Saint Lucie FL Child Care Facility

651 Hammock Creek Trl , Port Saint Lucie FL 34983
(772) 340-1160
3 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: The Montessori education system was developed by Maria Montessori. Maria Montessori was born in Italy on August 31, 1870. She was born to a well respected family and was expected to grow up to fulfill the traditional role of the Italian woman. Instead she pursued an advanced degree at the University of Rome and became the first woman physician to graduate in Italy. Her interests drew her to work with children, initially those who were disadvantaged and had special needs. Because she was an anthropologist, Montessori's decisions about working with children were made by observing them first. She was not trained as an educator and thus her decisions were based upon watching what children did and what they were attracted to. Through her observations and trial and error, she developed what became known as the Montessori Method of education. It was a radical departure in Montessori's own time. She did not place children in restricting environments, but instead designed the environment to reflect the children. Tables and chairs were child-sized and materials were placed on low shelves to be readily accessible to the students. In addition, many of the skills were designed to teach children how to become more independent and do things for themselves. Montessori continued throughout her life to work for the betterment of the lives of children, founding training centers for teachers and dispersing this method of education throughout the world. During her later years her focus became centered around educating children to promote the principles of peace. Her legacy has been the establishment of Montessori schools around the world, which promote the cause of the child as a citizen of the world. Montessori Education Montessori education is a system for the education of children from birth through age 18. It is based upon principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori throughout her life. The focus of this system is the development of materials, educational techniques, and observations which support the natural development of children. The teacher in a Montessori classroom serves less as an “instructor” and more as a guide and facilitator. Children are encouraged to “learn how to learn,” thus gaining independence and self-confidence. Because the method is based upon developmentally appropriate activities, the child often learns through the process of education ' by doing. The Montessori school is designed to accommodate various stages of development in children which occur in roughly 3-year cycles. From birth to 3 years of age the child is absorbing directly from the environment, almost as a sponge. It is during this phase that many language and motor skills are acquired without formal instruction. During the second phase, from 3 to 6 years of age, the child reaches a different stage, one in which repetition and manipulation of the environment are critical to the development of concentration, coordination, independence, and a sense of order. The child learns skills for everyday living, sorting, grading, classifying ' all of which lead to the development of writing, reading, and a mathematical mind. When the child reaches the next phase of development, ages 6 to 9, the imagination of the child is the key to learning. At this age there is an increasing awareness of the world and an interest in its wonders. The classroom can now excite the child by using this increased imagination to explore the universe. During this phase the child is presented with “the big picture,” an overview of the interrelatedness of things.

Additional Information: Provider First Licensed on: 1/17/05;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: C19SL0091
  • Capacity: 99
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Full Day;Half Day
  • Initial License Issue Date: Jan 17, 2005
  • District Office: Judicial Circuit 19
    337 North US Highway 1, Benton Bldg.
    Fort Pierce, FL 34950
  • District Office Phone: (772) 467-4184 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Kerry Wood

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Really? Mar 23, 2011

I feel it's necessary to defend my opinion and HORRIBLE experiences with Woodlands.  There are many inaccurate statements and accusations made by the other reviewer.  Make's me wonder if it's either the Director herself or one of her employees?  We are an organic low to no sugar family...and no I don't feed my child chips, sugar cereals, cookie or cakes!  The issue with photography had little to do with the cost, and all to do with the repercussions and anger directed at us when we refused to sign a release for the Photographer to use our son's photo's in their promo's!  I have a very good understanding of education, have a MFA and have been heavily involved in Childhood education for almost 20 years!  In addition, my husband is both a Nurse and a Nutritionist!  For you or anyone to attack us personally is just obnoxious!  My child went directly from Woodlands, into an accredited Montessorial program, so for the other party to assume it was a financial issue is absurd!  My child's skills and knowledge base have increased dramatically since I enrolled him in his new accredited program.  Our new school had no problem giving us complete (first and last names) and accreditations of the entire teacher's in the school.  My child's teacher has a Master's degree in Child Development!  Be sure to ask the Director at Woodlands about any incidences with her teacher's in the past?  Do any of them have felony convictions?  The information is out there...just more difficult to find without a last name.  Do you really want to send your child to a school, where the director refuses to provide you with full names and accreditations?  This forum is for reviewing the schools, not for throwing false accusations about other people's experiences and views!  Ask, ask and ask questions.  Talk to your neighbors, co-workers, friends....I was surprised how many people have had issues with this school and specifically with this director???  You'll be surprised!

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Parent Mar 05, 2011

I am always appalled at parents who write comments such as the ones that are posted on this site.  Our child has been at Woodlands for the past 3 years and she will be remaining for kindergarten and 1st grade.  Your issues make me laugh.  I hope you took notice that some parents bring in treats for the children, as I do, and it consist of kix, cheerios and fruit.  It makes me wonder if you never feed your child cookies, cake or pie.  The school photos are priced by package.  It is my prerogative to purchase the package of my choice.  Gee, I bet you haven't been to a public school yet.  They have book fairs the same as Woodlands.  That is the way items are obtained for the school to use for training our children.  I am in education so there isn't much you could say to change my mind on Woodland's.  Our daughter is getting the highest education possible.  I have never had a reason, in the 3 years, of having anyone's last name.  They are always at school, or they will have the teacher give me a call,   Defamation of character is very serious problem.   The education my child receives at Woodlands is far above most private schools and I am appalled to read such comments that have nothing to do with education.   GO WOODLANDS!

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Anonymous Jan 28, 2011

The Director refused to give me my child’s teacher's last names, saying that by law she doesn't have to!  I was also appalled to find that the snacks they were feeding him, we don't allow him to have (i.e. cheetos, cookies, captain crunch, fruit loops)!  She promotes her friends businesses through the school:  Fun Bus, Photographer and so forth.  Photography packages were over $100!  She became angry that I wouldn't sign a release to allow her to use our child’s image.  NIGHTMARE from the beginning!  Don't entrust these people with your children!  Always trying to get more money from you!  Beware the word “Montessori” is not copyrighted, and anyone can use it!

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