AMA Uptown-Andersonville
American Montessori Academy’s Uptown-Andersonville campus offers year-round, full-day programs for children ages 8 weeks to 6 years in a warm, inspiring Montessori environment. Nestled on the boarder of Uptown and Andersonville, our school is located in a beautifully renovated building that blends the charm of the neighborhood with thoughtfully designed, child-centered spaces. Each classroom reflects Dr. Maria Montessori’s vision of the “Casa dei Bambini,” fostering independence, exploration, and a lifelong love of learning.
Uptown—Andersonville Montessori School
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We are excited to get to know you and your family, and we invite you to explore our schools, programs and Montessori way of life.
Our entire Uptown-Andersonville Montessori school campus embraces the philosophy and Montessori method put forth by Dr. Maria Montessori and we believe with consistent, authentic methodology, we can cultivate a meaningful and rewarding school experience for your child.
Highlights
Highlights
- 12,000 Square Foot State-of-the-Art Facility
- 8 Montessori Classrooms
- All Classrooms are Fully Equipped with Child-Sized Features, Counters, ADA-Compliant Bathrooms, Sinks and Fixtures
- Expansive, Nearby Playground encouraging Sensory-rich Outdoor Learning and the Importance of Instinctive Play
- Advanced Technology, including Leading Security Systems and Protocols to Ensure Safety
- Energy-Efficient Utilities
- Heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems with fresh, dedicated air supply for each classroom.
- HEPA certified air filtration systems
- 146 Student Enrollment Capacity
- Range of Programs and Schedules (All Day (7:30am—6:30pm), School Day (8am—3:30pm), Half Day (8am—12:30pm) and Extended Day (7:30am—5:00pm)) to help meet the needs of working parents
- Enriching Education Curriculum and Year-round Montessori Programs offered for All Levels
- Experienced, Certified Montessori Teachers in Every Classroom
- Low Student-to-Teacher Ratio for a Tailored Program
- Self-Correcting Classroom Materials Specialized for Each Level of Development based upon the Montessori Method
- Fresh, Organic Lunch Program, catered locally by Gourmet Gorilla
- Child-Sized Tools — from Furniture to Flatware — encouraging Self-reliance
- Special Emphasis on Global Concepts
- Expansive array of Extracurricular Programming tailored to Student Interest, including Art, Spanish, Music, Cooking, Science and Child Yoga
- Outdoor Activities in Our Large, Nearby Playground that Reconnect Children to Nature
- Classrooms that Reflect our Diverse, Inclusive Community
- Full Member School of the American Montessori Society (AMS)
- Member of the Association of Illinois Montessori Schools
- Registered with the Illinois State Board of Education
- Licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
- Licensed as an Emergency Child Care Center in accordance with COVID-19 Executive Orders with strict health and safety measures to help control the spread of virus emergency response childcare.
- Leadership Focused on Innovating a Traditional Interpretation of the Classic Montessori Philosophy with Modern Expertise
- Commitment to Transparency, ensuring Families and Staff alike have Direct Lines of Communication with School Leadership
- Collaboration and Partnerships with Local, World-Class Institutions to leverage Resources and Experience
- Constantly Evolving, focused on Continuous Improvement through Observation and Response to our Community’s Needs
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