Open house at Country Meadows Montessori School

Country Meadows Montessori School is hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14. The open house will give parents an overview of the of the Montessori philosophy, individualized curriculum, natural cultivation of leadership skills, and nurture of inner motivation and independence.

Country Meadows serves children from 12 months to 14 years of age in an environment of respect and hands-on education. The cognitive, social, and emotional needs of the whole child are met in a communal environment which encourages collaboration.

Country Meadows Montessori offers a full range of educational programs, including half-day, school day, and before and after school care for toddlers (12-36 months), preschool (3-6 years) and elementary (6-12 years) and adolescent (13-14 years) students. Music, physical education and Spanish are included in the curriculum. Summer Camp applications will be available at the open house.

Country Meadows is a private, not-for-profit school at 6151 Washington St. in Gurnee. For more information about any of the programs, visit www.cmmontessori.net, call (847) 244-9352 or email j_harkaway@cmmontessori.net.

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