About
Us
Doughty Montessori
School was established in 1977. The school moved to its current location,
the “Ashley Street Depot”, in 1987. The depot is an 1889 train
station with all the warmth and charm of that era. The depot is conveniently
located in a peaceful residential area of downtown Ann Arbor. The location
offers a rich environment with many opportunities to explore the museums,
libraries, parks as well as numerous cultural events.
American Montessori Society Affiliated
We follow the guidelines set forth by the American Montessori Society;
- A high ratio of certified Montessori teachers, as well as Montessori
interns
- Regularly scheduled parent / teacher conferences
- Continuing professional development
- An open door policy for parental involvement
Our Philosophy
We strive to nurture the emotional and educational needs of every child
who attends Doughty Montessori School. We use traditional Montessori methods
and theories to give each child the opportunity to learn at their own
pace in a “prepared environment”. Through hands on experiences
and an open mind approach, great discoveries are possible. The primary
goal of D.M.S. is to focus on the whole child, to help each child reach
full potential.
The aim of Montessori education is to foster peaceful, competent, responsive
children who are life long learners. By creating the most beneficial environment
for your child, our staff shows their commitment and dedication to this
philosophy.
The school offers:
- Preschool through kindergarten
- 2 1/2 to 6 years old, traditional Montessori multi age classrooms
- Half day and / or full day are available (when enrolled in the morning
program, you can add 1-4 days a week in the afternoon)
- Before and after school care
- Ten weeks of theme based Summer Camps
- A dedicated staff ( many have been with the school for over five years)
- Student to teacher ratio of 1-8
Admission Policy
D.M.S. admits all children and does not discriminate on the basis of gender,
religion, race, handicap, national or ethnic origin.
About Dr. Maria Montessori
Dr. Montessori was Italy’s first woman medical doctor. Using her
scientific background, she began observing children. Based on these observations
she developed unique materials, a child centered environment, and parent
/ teacher education on the importance of the need to improve environments
for the children. Dr. Montessori was the first person to revolutionize
educational methods by stressing respect for the child, education through
the use of all the senses and freedom of expression. Dr. Montessori was
nominated three times for the Nobel Peace Prize for her unprecedented
work on behalf of the children worldwide.
Dr. Montessori believed a truly educated individual continues learning,
because they are motivated from within by a natural curiosity and love
for knowledge. The goal of early childhood education should not be to
fill the child with facts from a preselected course study, but rather
to cultivate children’s own desire to learn.
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