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972-334-0980
 
8565 Gratitude Trail
Plano, TX 75024
 
Our Vision

The Vision of Children's Garden Montessori Academy is to provide developmentally oriented curriculum based on the Montessori philosophy that: fosters a nourishing environment within which children will feel safe, cherished and empowered ; nurtures the development of each child to his or her fullest potential - intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally.
 
Our Mission

Our goal at Children's Garden Montessori Academy is to
  • Educate children for life
  • Nurture the curiosity, creativity, and imagination in every child
  • Develop the unique capabilities of each child, allowing him or her to take a positive, productive place in the larger community.

This mission is best accomplished by:

Providing a curriculum adhering to authentic Montessori standards, informed by current thinking and research on child development and learning; Embracing a diverse student community in which students' experience and respect ethnic, cultural, economic differences; Facilitating the involvement of parents, teachers, students and the larger community.

The attributes we strive to develop within our students include:
  • Academic Excellence
  • Artistic Expression
  • Moral Character
  • Practical Accomplishments
  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Compassion and Service to Others
  • Visionary Leadership
  • Exceptional courtesy and manners
 
 
The School

Children's Garden Montessori Academy is a brand new facility within a secured environment. The State of the art facility in the centre location includes huge indoor gym and outdoor play ground, Library and computer lab, Music hall carefully designed for the young developing minds. The Classrooms are very spacious completely equipped with Montessori material. The school was designed from the inside out to meet the needs of young children and offers children from the ages of 18 Months through 6 yrs a challenging and enriched Montessori curriculum in a warm and nurturing environment. Our purpose is education, not day care.
 
School Hours

School hours are from 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM Monday thru Friday, with the exception of noted holidays. Academic hours are 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. please refer to the program options and tuition information.
 
Staff

We carefully choose Montessori certified graduate teachers who are eager to become an integral part of each child's education. We base our selection on qualifications, experience and professional recommendations. It is our policy to maintain low staff/child ratios.
 
Dress Code

It has been observed that students demonstrate better behavior and show more attention to school work when they are neatly dressed. The uniform dress code is mandatory and in effect for all primary students. Uniform is not mandatory for students enrolled in the toddler program. Boys Uniform: All boys in primary and Kindergarten program should wear collared white shirts, short or long sleeves, navy tie and navy blue pants or shorts, white socks and black shoes all year around. Navy blue sweaters, jackets and cardigans can be used as needed for the weather. Girls Uniforms: All girls enrolled in primary program should wear short or long sleeve blouse with trim, plaid jumper, white tights and black shoes all year around.

To make the school uniform purchase easy, the complete CGMA uniforms and accessories will be available at Academic Outfitters.