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Dubuque Montessori School

At a Glance

50 years of serving families in our community
Theisen's more for your community award in 2018
Iowa Quality Rating System (QRS) of Five Stars

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About Us

Since 1968 Dubuque Montessori School has provided thousands of children the learning tools needed to build a solid foundation for future growth, development, and success. We are a parent-run, nonprofit organization. Parents serve on the board of directors, which in conjunction with the administrator, Montessori trained teaching staff, and the experienced assistants, makes important decisions regarding the school. Our carefully prepared classrooms offer socialization and formal learning experiences for children ages 2-6 based on the wonderful philosophy and curriculum of Dr. Maria Montessori. The children are taught how to be respectful, responsible and caring individuals. Research proves that the best predictor of future success is a positive sense of one's self. Our program, based on self-directed, non-competitive activities, help each child develop a positive self-image along with the confidence to face challenges and adapt to change with optimism. Experiences in a Montessori classroom instill a love of learning in the child that will carry them through their lifetime.

Mission

Dubuque Montessori School, a parent-run, not-for-profit 501 (c)3 corporation, brings together children of all social, economic and cultural backgrounds in an atmosphere that encourages children to develop to their fullest potential, using proven, child-directed Montessori methods and materials.

Basic Information

Website:

http://www.dubuquemontess…

Email:

office@dubuquemontessori.org

Phone:

5635565101

Address:

2605 Pennsylvania Ave

Dubuque, IA 52001

Director:

Elizabeth Duccini

Director Email:

office@dubuquemontessori.org

Year Founded:

1968

Number of Staff:

15

Success Story

At Dubuque Montessori School, we feel that our most important job is to teach the children respect of all living things, responsibility, grace, courtesy, and kindness. Charity is an ancient word that means to help others for the sake of love. Dr. Maria Montessori believed that the spirit of charity exists in all of us from the very youngest age. We know that is true, because we see it everyday in our classrooms. They may seem like small things, but when positively reinforced, that giving and nurturing behavior as a child, grows with them and takes them into adulthood as caring, responsible and loving community members. One of our past Directors, Beth Gilbreath, was also a firm believer of this, so she formed the Kids Care Club back in March of 2001. The great news is we are all members. We participate by extending charity into the community through various projects and getting our students involved with the help of their family members. Some projects we have had for Kids Care Club are for the Maria House, Dubuque Humane Society, Operation New View, hosting Christmas' for families in need, Project Night Night and we continuously host drives for the Dubuque Rescue Mission and Food Pantry. Dubuque Montessori School has made a commitment to keep outreach in our community a priority.

Fund Details

Fund Name:

Dubuque Montessori School Endowment Fund

Type of Fund:

Endowed, Agency

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Staff Contact:

Shirley Templeton Vaughn

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