An
Education
For Life
Dedicated to Providing Outstanding Quality
Montessori Education on the North Shore
Since 1979
An Education
For Life
Dedicated to supporting and maintaining outstanding quality on the
North Shore since 1979
Welcome to Gatehouse Montessori School
Gatehouse Montessori School is non-denominational, not for profit, society which is overseen by an at-arms-length board, dedicated to supporting and maintaining the outstanding quality and reputation the school has enjoyed on the North Shore since 1979.
Gatehouse is led by a caring, experienced Montessori administrator, who nurtures and mentors an equally dedicated Montessori and ECE (Early Childhood Educator) trained staff.
Our Mission & Vision
Gatehouse Montessori School strives to follow to the Montessori philosophy recognizing and unlocking the full potential in the child.
This is achieved by:
- Following the Montessori philosophy
- Recognizing the needs of the child
- Maintaining the prepared environment
- Sustaining qualified and dedicated staff
- Ensuring a well informed parent body
Gatehouse Montessori Programs
Our program is specifically designed to encompass a three-year cycle, which coincides with the crucial development of children aged 3-6. This learning period has been recognized by educational experts as a critical stage in a child's educational development. Children begin our program at age three, progressing through specific milestones within the Montessori environment in preparation for their third and final year as kindergarten students.
Morning Half-Day Preschool Program
Gatehouse offers a morning Preschool Program, which runs from Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Afternoon Half-Day Preschool Program
Based on demand, Gatehouse will offer an Afternoon Preschool Program, which runs from Monday to Friday: 12:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Extended-Day Programs
The Extended-Day Program is for 3-year-olds and up, and is a continuation of our morning Half-Day Program, which runs from 11:30am - 3:00pm
Option 1: 5 Days Extended from Monday - Friday
Option 2: 3 Days Extended from Tuesday - Thursday
Full-Day Kindergarten Program
The all-day Kindergarten (Third Year) program runs from Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
French Program
Taught by a professional French-speaking teacher dedicated solely to teaching French
Preschool: once per week
Kindergarten: twice per week
Morning Half-Day Preschool Program*
Gatehouse offers a morning Preschool Program, which runs from Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
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Afternoon Half-Day Preschool Program*
Based on demand, Gatehouse will offer an Afternoon Preschool Program, which runs from Monday to Friday: 12:15 pm - 3:00 pm
-
Extended-Day Programs*
The Extended-Day Program is for 3-year-olds and up, and is a continuation of our morning Half-Day Program, which runs from 11:30am - 3:00pm
- Option 1: 5 Days Extended from Monday - Friday
- Option 2: 3 Days Extended from Tuesday - Thursday
-
Full-Day Kindergarten Program
The all-day Kindergarten (Third Year) program runs from Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
-
French Program
Taught by a professional French-speaking teacher dedicated solely to teaching French
- Preschool: once per week
- Kindergarten: twice per week
Why Montessori
Why Montessori
At Gatehouse Montessori School we follow the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori which emphasize the importance of recognizing each aspect of a child’s life emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually...the whole child. Dr. Montessori observed that when the child is actively working with their hands, refining and educating their senses, they develop concentration, self-awareness and positive social interaction skills. She especially observed that we are social beings who have a need to develop feelings of belonging to a community. For this reason, we strive to develop guidelines that are minimal and clear. We demonstrate “how to do” rather than “how not to do”.