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Each classroom has one teacher who holds an age-appropriate diploma from an AMI or MACTE accredited teacher training institute or any other teacher training program that may be recognized by the CCMA. |
Each classroom has at least one teacher who holds an age-appropriate diploma from an AMI or MACTE accredited teacher training institute or any other teacher training programm that may be recognized by the CCMA |
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Each classroom has a full range of Montessori materials as recommended by CCMA, which offers the broad curriculum to allow for sequential learning. |
Each classroom has a basic to full range of Montessori materials as recommended by CCMA, which offers the broad curriculum to allow for sequential learning |
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Has multi-age groupings in each classroom (with a span of 1 year or more in the Toddler classroom and 3 years in the Casa and Elementary classrooms), which supports the concept that learning is a social process. |
Is working toward multi-age groupings in each classroom (with a span of 1 year or more in the Toddler classroom and 3 years in the Casa and Elementary classrooms), which supports the concept that learning is a social process. |
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Has an uninterrupted work cycle, that is ‘age and stage’ appropriate (e.g. range from 1 to 2 hours for Toddler; 2 to 3 hours for Casa; 2 ½ to 3 ½ for Elementary), to allow for the development of focus. |
Have a policy of admitting children to the programm at the appropriate age level consistent with Montessori principles and sensitive periods for learning |
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Have a policy of admitting children to the program at the appropriate age level consistent with Montessori principles and sensitive periods for learning. |
Is working toward an uninterrupted work cycle, that is ‘age and stage’ appropriate (e.g. range from 1 to 2 hours for Toddler; 2 to 3 hours for Casa; 2 ½ to 3 ½ for Elementary), to allow for the development of focus. |
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Require attendance 5 days a week, for consistency in learning, with consideration for a phase-in period for Toddler. |
Abides by the CCMA Code of Ethics. |
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Abides by the CCMA Code of Ethics. |
The school is actively engaged and making progress to meet the criteria for being Accredited within a certain timeframe |
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Have successfully completed the Accreditation process which includes a comprehensive review of policies, standards, and practices of the school by a CCMA Accreditation team. |
Is licensed by the appropriate Provincial/Territorial Licensing Authority |
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Is licensed by the appropriate Provincial/Territorial Licensing Authority |
Meets the relevant Building, Health, Safety, and Fire codes and carry appropriate insurance |
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Meets the relevant Building, Health, Safety, and Fire codes and carry appropriate insurance. |
Is guided by the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori |
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Is guided by the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori |
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Last accreditation date:
Next accreditation date:
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Since your last date, list any Substantive Changes. Please explain any substantive changes within the last year
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Change of ownership
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Change of legal name of the school
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Change of legal status of the school (e.g. from not-for-profit to for-profit or vice versa)
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Adoption of a new, substantially-changed mission statement
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Change in head of school/director or announcement of head’s/director’s resignation for the following year
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Resignation or turnover of 50% or more of the governing body
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Addition or elimination of a class or age level
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Relocation or extension of the school
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Addition of another campus
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Merger with another school or program
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Substantial drop or increase in enrollment (by 15% or more)
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Substantial full-time faculty or administrative staff turnover (by 25% or more; 50% or more for Schools with 7 or fewer lead teachers)
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