Below are some FAQs to help you decide if Montessori Gifted Prep (MGP) is right for your child.
Where is the school located?
Montessori Gifted Prep is located in the heart of Lincoln Square at 4754 North Leavitt Street, Chicago, IL 60625.
How old does my child have to be to attend MGP?
MGP provides full time school for a Toddler class for 2 year old children, Primary classes for children 3-6 years old. MGP also provides a Parent Child Class.
Is there a half-day program?
Yes.
Do you offer Mandarin or Spanish private tutoring?
We offer private Mandarin or Spanish tutoring after school or on weekends. We provide live tutoring onsite at our school, or our full time staff can virtually teach you from a distance. If interested, please contact msangiemgp@gmail.com
Do you offer classes 2 days a week or classes by the hour?
Montessori Gifted Prep is accepting applicants for Montessori preschool classes that are 2-3 days per week as well as full time.
In addition to our trilingual immersion Montessori preschool, we offer a parent-child program for the youngest language learners as well as part-time programs for preschool aged children and after-school programs for our elementary students. As the only Mandarin and Spanish language immersion preschool in Chicago, our native Mandarin and Spanish-speaking teachers and small class sizes enable teachers to focus attention on each child and tailor the curriculum to the individual abilities of students.
Will Montessori Gifted Prep be hosting any local info sessions?
Yes. We are holding an informational sessions. Please email us at info@montessorigiftedprep.org and include
your child's age, and indicate interest in the Extended Day (before and/or after school program) and/or summer program.
What is your admissions process?
We have small, intimate classes (max class size consists of 16-20 children) and we specialize in relationships.
How many classrooms do you have at your Lincoln Square location?
Five classrooms
What is the teacher to student ratio for your classrooms?
Parent-Child (6 weeks - 24 months): 5 students and 5 guardians per classroom; Child to Teacher ratio is 5:1
Toddler (2- 3 years of age): 16 students per classroom; Child to Teacher ratio is 5:1
Primary (3- 6 years of age): 20 students per classroom; Child to Teacher ratio is 6:1
What are the qualifications of your school?
We are a diverse, globally-minded, highly educated staff with substantial breadth and depth of experiences and credentials.
Montessori Gifted Prep
Accreditation - MGP is a Full Member School of the American Montessori Society
License - Fully licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Membership - Association of Illinois Montessori Schools
Research Lab School - Loyola University Chicago, Movement & Learning Children's Lab
Administration
Mr. JC - Head of School. Founded MGP in 2015. Education: Harvard Graduate School of Education, Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University MBA, University of Michigan BBA. Fluency: English
Ms. Angie - Director of Montessori & Mandarin Program. Joined MGP when school was founded in 2015. Education: PhD candidate in Early Childhood Education at DePaul University, Seton Montessori Institute, Master in Education from Oklahoma City University Graduate School of Education, Bachelor Degree in English from Xi'an University (China), Fluency: English, Mandarin
What is the Montessori Gifted Prep application calendar?
Montessori Gifted Prep accepts applications on a rolling basis.
Is there a school uniform?
School uniforms are compulsory. Our focus is on developing a child’s intrinsic motivation – behavior that is driven from within. We all want our children to enjoy learning because they find it interesting, and be self-motivated to become the best that they can be. It is our goal to (1) not have clothing define a child, and (2) not have children motivated to express themselves by an external item such as clothing. Children at MGP will first learn to get to know themselves from within, without the interference of external expressions of oneself such as dressing styles (usually imposed on them by others), or face peer pressure (negative consequences) from classmates. We believe that the early childhood phase of life focuses on individual development of self, and post preschool focuses on outward development /social expression with friends. The uniform is one form to reduce extrinsic motivation - doing something for external rewards or to avoid negative consequences. MGP has witnessed many children want designer clothing because others like it, or dislike themselves because others dismiss their clothing. Our classroom environment is purposefully built to be simple for a child so a child can focus within, and uniforms adhere to simplifying the environment so young children can focus on getting to know themselves from within, and building intrinsic motivation.
In summary, based on our experience and the vision we have for our school, we believe that uniforms help (1) build self-confidence. Children focus on making friends because of inner traits rather than external material manifestations or rewards, (2) create a community and place of belonging for all children, regardless of where they might come from socio-economically. All children usually feel a very strong sense of where they belong and who their community is, (3) set memorable milestones in the life of a child. Similar to the British Commonwealth education system (Great Britain, India, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, etc.) we believe that wearing a school uniform is a big milestone in a child’s life, marking the transition of a child's life to a period of conscious learning, and (4) As part of our commitment to helping parents have more free time, uniforms help families to simplify daily decisions about what their child will wear each day.
For more details about our uniform attire please click the following link - details here.
Is lunch and snack included?
Lunch and snack are included and are provided by Gourmet Gorilla (local and organic food for children).
Can you tell us more about Montessori Gifted Prep?
If you wish to learn more about our hidden gem, please click here to read the interview conducted by Voyage Chicago Magazine.
Other questions we can help answer?
Email us at info@montessorigiftedprep.org or call (773) 293-7794
Where is the school located?
Montessori Gifted Prep is located in the heart of Lincoln Square at 4754 North Leavitt Street, Chicago, IL 60625.
How old does my child have to be to attend MGP?
MGP provides full time school for a Toddler class for 2 year old children, Primary classes for children 3-6 years old. MGP also provides a Parent Child Class.
Is there a half-day program?
Yes.
Do you offer Mandarin or Spanish private tutoring?
We offer private Mandarin or Spanish tutoring after school or on weekends. We provide live tutoring onsite at our school, or our full time staff can virtually teach you from a distance. If interested, please contact msangiemgp@gmail.com
Do you offer classes 2 days a week or classes by the hour?
Montessori Gifted Prep is accepting applicants for Montessori preschool classes that are 2-3 days per week as well as full time.
In addition to our trilingual immersion Montessori preschool, we offer a parent-child program for the youngest language learners as well as part-time programs for preschool aged children and after-school programs for our elementary students. As the only Mandarin and Spanish language immersion preschool in Chicago, our native Mandarin and Spanish-speaking teachers and small class sizes enable teachers to focus attention on each child and tailor the curriculum to the individual abilities of students.
Will Montessori Gifted Prep be hosting any local info sessions?
Yes. We are holding an informational sessions. Please email us at info@montessorigiftedprep.org and include
your child's age, and indicate interest in the Extended Day (before and/or after school program) and/or summer program.
What is your admissions process?
We have small, intimate classes (max class size consists of 16-20 children) and we specialize in relationships.
- Student Visit: Bring your child in to spend time with one of our educators in a play environment and talk to other parents (45 minutes)
- Request via email an application so we can get to know your child and family (20 minutes)
- Submit application and $300 non-refundable application fee
How many classrooms do you have at your Lincoln Square location?
Five classrooms
What is the teacher to student ratio for your classrooms?
Parent-Child (6 weeks - 24 months): 5 students and 5 guardians per classroom; Child to Teacher ratio is 5:1
Toddler (2- 3 years of age): 16 students per classroom; Child to Teacher ratio is 5:1
Primary (3- 6 years of age): 20 students per classroom; Child to Teacher ratio is 6:1
What are the qualifications of your school?
We are a diverse, globally-minded, highly educated staff with substantial breadth and depth of experiences and credentials.
Montessori Gifted Prep
Accreditation - MGP is a Full Member School of the American Montessori Society
License - Fully licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Membership - Association of Illinois Montessori Schools
Research Lab School - Loyola University Chicago, Movement & Learning Children's Lab
Administration
Mr. JC - Head of School. Founded MGP in 2015. Education: Harvard Graduate School of Education, Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University MBA, University of Michigan BBA. Fluency: English
Ms. Angie - Director of Montessori & Mandarin Program. Joined MGP when school was founded in 2015. Education: PhD candidate in Early Childhood Education at DePaul University, Seton Montessori Institute, Master in Education from Oklahoma City University Graduate School of Education, Bachelor Degree in English from Xi'an University (China), Fluency: English, Mandarin
What is the Montessori Gifted Prep application calendar?
Montessori Gifted Prep accepts applications on a rolling basis.
Is there a school uniform?
School uniforms are compulsory. Our focus is on developing a child’s intrinsic motivation – behavior that is driven from within. We all want our children to enjoy learning because they find it interesting, and be self-motivated to become the best that they can be. It is our goal to (1) not have clothing define a child, and (2) not have children motivated to express themselves by an external item such as clothing. Children at MGP will first learn to get to know themselves from within, without the interference of external expressions of oneself such as dressing styles (usually imposed on them by others), or face peer pressure (negative consequences) from classmates. We believe that the early childhood phase of life focuses on individual development of self, and post preschool focuses on outward development /social expression with friends. The uniform is one form to reduce extrinsic motivation - doing something for external rewards or to avoid negative consequences. MGP has witnessed many children want designer clothing because others like it, or dislike themselves because others dismiss their clothing. Our classroom environment is purposefully built to be simple for a child so a child can focus within, and uniforms adhere to simplifying the environment so young children can focus on getting to know themselves from within, and building intrinsic motivation.
In summary, based on our experience and the vision we have for our school, we believe that uniforms help (1) build self-confidence. Children focus on making friends because of inner traits rather than external material manifestations or rewards, (2) create a community and place of belonging for all children, regardless of where they might come from socio-economically. All children usually feel a very strong sense of where they belong and who their community is, (3) set memorable milestones in the life of a child. Similar to the British Commonwealth education system (Great Britain, India, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, etc.) we believe that wearing a school uniform is a big milestone in a child’s life, marking the transition of a child's life to a period of conscious learning, and (4) As part of our commitment to helping parents have more free time, uniforms help families to simplify daily decisions about what their child will wear each day.
For more details about our uniform attire please click the following link - details here.
Is lunch and snack included?
Lunch and snack are included and are provided by Gourmet Gorilla (local and organic food for children).
Can you tell us more about Montessori Gifted Prep?
If you wish to learn more about our hidden gem, please click here to read the interview conducted by Voyage Chicago Magazine.
Other questions we can help answer?
Email us at info@montessorigiftedprep.org or call (773) 293-7794
