West Chester Montessori Brochure

West Chester Montessori at the YMCA
inspires children to discover the joy of learning.
The West Chester Montessori at the YMCA
offers a learning experience that helps children
think critically, work collaboratively, and act
boldly — a skill set for the 21st century.
West Chester Montessori at the YMCA fosters
the fullest development of each child, and
provides a foundation for a life of joyful and
successful learning. The YMCA is founded on
the principles of spirit, mind, and body and
nowhere is this approach more evident than in
our Montessori school. In addition to offering
a holistic educational experience, our students
enjoy extensive enrichment activities including:
• swim lessons • yoga instruction
• gym activities • music
• Spanish language instruction and more!
West Chester Montessori is a three-year
program. All lead teachers in our program
are Montessori-credentialed.
The Montessori method of education
values the human spirit and the development
of the whole child — physical, social,
emotional, cognitive.
In our mixed-age classrooms, children
experience interactive learning in an
environment carefully prepared by an educator
who is sensitive to each child's individual
needs and abilities. Children choose their
activities, and discover language, mathematics,
science, art and music, using materials
developed by Dr. Montessori and supplemented
with additional resources.
This educational environment fosters respect,
cooperation, order and choice within limits.
The school’s peaceful and non-competitive
atmosphere also promotes strong character
and values.
For more information,
contact Kavita Ghai,
610-431-9622, ext, 2219
or kghai@ymcagbw.org.
MONTESSORI OpTIONS
Five full-days (August to June)
• 8:45 am to 2:45 pm, Monday to Friday
• Extended morning care available
beginning at 7 am
• Extended afternoon care
available from 3 to 6 pm
• Full-day care is available on most West
Chester Area School District holidays
• Camp is available during the summer
Five morning half-days
(August to June)
• 8:45 to 11:45 am, Monday to Friday
Extended hours available
Monthly payment plan available
Financial assistance available
The Y is a non-profit charitable
organization that strengthens the
foundations of our community. Thanks
to our community’s donations to the Y’s
annual campaign, the Y offers financial
assistance for programs and membership
for those unable to pay the usual fees.
No one is turned away from the Y due
to an inability to pay. Financial assistance
applications are available at the YMCA
Member Services Desk.
Admissions, the provision of services, and referral of clients
are made without regard to race, color, religious creed,
disability, ancestry, national origin, age or sex.
“... a perfect balance of academic work
and social time for the kids. We love
the fact that swim lessons, yoga and
music are included in the program.”
- Riley’s Parents