Our Montessori
Preschool Program
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Montessori Preschool in Austin, MN
Pacelli Catholic Schools is proud to offer two, fully licensed Montessori classrooms to serve Austin and the greater southeastern Minnesota area. Along with our Montessori preschool programs we also offer our Shamrock Zone Childcare Center which offers parents affordable and flexible childcare options for before or after school care. Read more about our Shamrock Zone program here.
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Montessori Program
Our Montessori program is an all day program that runs Monday-Friday and is designed for children 33 months (and toilet trained)- 5 years old. Montessori programs are based on the idea that play is a child's work. The program is child-directed, emphasizing active, self-paced, individualized learning. This type of program is one of a kind in Austin and has amazing benefits for the children who participate in it
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There are many known benefits for choosing a Montessori learning enviornment for your child including:
- Fostering independence
- Allowing your child to learn at their own pace
- Encouraging empathy and a passion for social justice
- Develop a joy for lifelong learning
By being allowed to ask questions, explore answers, and make connections, Montessori students become confident, enthusiasic, and self-directed learners. They develop skills to think critically and to work collaboratively with their peers and to do all this with confidence.
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Why Montessori?
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Each child is valued as a unique individual...
Montessori education recognizes that children learn in different ways and accommodates all learning styles. Students are free to learn at their own pace, each advancing as he is ready, guided by the teacher and an individualized learning plan.
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Montessori nurtures order, concentration, and independence...
Intentional classroom design, materials, and daily routines support the student’s emerging “self-regulation” (the ability to educate one’s self, and to think about what one is learning), in toddlers through adolescents.
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Students are part of a close, caring community...
The multi-age classroom—typically spanning 3 years—re-creates a family structure. Older students enjoy stature as mentors and role models; younger children feel supported and gain confidence about the challenges ahead. Teachers model respect, loving kindness, and a peaceful conflict resolution.
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Montessori students enjoy freedom within limits...
Working within parameters set by their teachers and the classroom community, students are active participants in deciding what their focus of learning will be.
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Students are supported in becoming active seekers of knowledge...
Teachers provide environments where students have the freedom and the tools to pursue answers to their own questions. Internal satisfaction drives the child’s curiosity and interest and results in joyous learning that is sustainable over a lifetime.
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Self-correction and self-assessment are an integral part of the Montessori classroom approach...
As they mature, students learn to look critically at their work, and become adept at recognizing, correcting, and learning from their errors.
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Montessori supports social-emotional skills...
Contemporary research supports the 100-year-old Montessori Method's effectiveness, indicating that children who learn in
Montessori classrooms demonstrate stronger social-emotional skills in many areas than children in more traditional environments.
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Pacelli 2024-2025 Montessori Program Schedule & Tuition Rates
Program Days/Ages Tuition Cost per Year Max Class Size Montessori 33 months old (toilet trained) - 5 years old
M-F 8:30am -3:00pm$5150/Year 20
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Questions about our Montessori Program?
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Deidre Smithdsmithpacellischools.orgEarly Childhood and Shamrock Zone Director -
Early Childhood Educationearlychildhoodpacellischools.orgGeneral Questions & Inquiries
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Preschool Transportation: Rainbow Route
Through a grant from The Hormel Foundation and in partnership with SMART and the Parenting Resource Center, United Way of Mower County provides a safe and efficient transportation service for preschool aged children in Austin who otherwise may not be able to attend preschool due to a transportation barrier. This service is a trusted, reliable, and affordable option for parents. Bus rides are $1 each way. There are many factors that go into bus placement such as pick up and drop off address, preschool location and time of class. Therefore, we cannot guarantee spots on the Rainbow Route for any child. We do our very best to get as many children on the bus as possible. All children must be registered for preschool before submitting an application.
More information and application can be found on the United Way website
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