Mission Statement

Montessori Education Centre-Charter School and Montessori Children's Centre-Private School are Montessori Toddler, Primary, and Elementary programs serving Children in Mesa, Arizona. MEC and MCC are committed to the development of the whole child by providing our students a well-rounded, individualized educational and developmental experience that is grounded in Montessori principles.  We are committed to improving the academic performance and attitudes of students in key subject areas that nurture an enduring love of learning and empowering them to live their lives as contributors to society, compassionate global citizens, and committed stewards of the earth.

Director's Message Welcome to Montessori Education Centre--Private and Charter Schools.  We, the staff, are delighted to have the privilege of working with you and your child(ren). The Montessori Children's Centre - Private School is our Toddler and Preschool programs.  Montessori Education Centres are our Charter Schools.  Our Main Campus has classes from Toddler to Sixth Grade.  Our North Campus has classes from Preschool to 9th Grade.  We started our first year as a charter in 1996.  We are also affiliated with the American Montessori Society.  Teachers employed by the school have been trained at accredited Montessori Training Centers.  We encourage you to learn about what is going on at the school, and to be involved.  Come and observe your child in the classroom several times during the school year if possible.  Come to our parent meetings, programs, and other school events.  We feel that you, as the parent, can help us help your child learn and grow in the Montessori environment. This web site is being designed to answer some of the questions parents ask most often.  For more information on a particular topic, please bring your questions to the school office, we would love to help you any in any way possible. Sincerely, Tammy Whiting, Director  MEC WAS ACCREDITED IN FALL 2008 BY AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY  Congratulations to Tammy Whiting and her faculty and staff. Special thanks to Cassi & Pete Chenen and Lisa Wakefield, facilitators of this process.   WHAT IS ACCREDITATION?  Accreditation from the American Montessori Society (AMS) is a process undertaken by schools that are committed to improvement on a continual basis. Through a year-long self-study and documentation process, a school defines itself in terms of strengths and areas that need improvement while validating that the school “is what it says it is” and “does what it says it does.” A strategic plan for the next five years is formulated through this self-discovery.  Accredited schools have obtained the highest level of recognition by AMS. Accredited schools meet a standard of excellence in the implementation of Montessori education that is recognized by the entire Montessori community across the globe. To be considered a model Montessori school with best practices pertaining to Montessori philosophy is a true honor.

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