Programs

Our Montessori schools offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of your children:

• Young Children Program (2 1/2 -Year Olds)
• Part-Time, Full-Time & Extended Day for Pre-Primary Children
• Kindergarten
• First Grade
• After School Program for Elementary
• Summer Program
• Summer Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK)

Young Children Program (2 1/2 -Year Olds)

The Riverview Montessori offers itYoug Children Program for children 2 1/2 years of age. Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. The following Young Children Programs are available:

• Half Day Program - 7:15 a.m. -- 11:45 a.m.
• Full Day Program - 7:15 a.m. -- 2:30 p.m.
• Extended Day Program - 7:15 a.m. -- 6:00 p.m.

*Schedule is subject to change depending on the needs of the children or inclement weather

Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. Each child is responsible for bringing his or her own lunch. The school serves nutritious morning and afternoon snacks.

Admissions Requirements for the Young Children's Program

• Child must be 2 1/2 years old and does not need to be fully toilet trained
• Completion of all forms in the Registration Packet
• Payment of non-refundable registration fee
• A month long probationary period for all new students is required to determine whether our academic program is beneficial, and meets the needs of the child

Prior to the first day of class, each child must have the following health documents and certificates on file in the school. These documents are required by Childcare Licensing:

• Certificate of Health, DH form 3040
• Florida Certificate of Immunization, DH form 680
• Copy of the child’s birth certificate

Part-Time, Full-Time & Extended Day for Pre-Primary Children

Our Schools offer the following programs for pre-primary children:

• Half Day Program - 7:15 a.m. — 11:45 a.m.
• Full Day Program - 7:15 a.m. — 2:45 p.m.
• Extended Day - 7:15 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

*Schedule is subject to change depending on the needs of the children or inclement weather

Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. Children are responsible for bringing their own lunch. The school serves nutritious morning and afternoon snacks.

Admissions Requirements for the Pre-Primary Program

• Child must be 3 years old at the time of enrollment and must be toilet trained
• Completion of all forms in the Registration Packet
• Payment of non-refundable registration fee
• A month long probationary period for all new students is required to determine whether our academic program is beneficial, and meets the needs of your child

Prior to the first day of class, each child must have the following health documents and certificates on file in the school. These documents are required by Childcare Licensing:

• Certificate of Health (Yellow Form, DH form 3040)
• Florida Certificate of Immunization (Blue Form, DH form 680)
• Copy of the child’s birth certificate

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Kindergarten

Kindergarten class is held Monday through Friday. The school is open at 7:15 a.m. and classes begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. Our Schools offer the following programs for Kindergarten children:.

• Full Day Program - 7:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Extended Day - 7:15 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

*Schedule is subject to change depending on the needs of the children or inclement weather.

Children are responsible for bringing their own lunch. The school serves nutritious morning and afternoon snacks.

Admissions Requirements for the Kindergarten Program

• Child must be 5 years old by September 1st.
• Completion of all forms in the Registration Packet
• Payment of non-refundable registration fee
• A month long probationary period for all new students is required to determine whether our academic program is beneficial, and meets the needs of your child.

Prior to the first day of class, each child must have the following health documents and certificates on file in the school. These documents are required by Childcare Licensing:

• Certificate of Health, (Yellow Form, DH form 3040)
• Florida Certificate of Immunization (Blue Form, DH form 680)
• Copy of the child’s birth certificate

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First Grade

The Riverview Montessori offers its Elementary Program for children in First Grade. Class is held Monday through Friday. The school is open at 7:15 a.m. and class begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. Elementary dismissal is 2:30 p.m. Children are responsible for bringing their own lunch. The school serves nutritious morning and afternoon snacks. The Riverview Montessori School offers the following programs for elementary children:

• Full Day Program - 7:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Extended Day - 7:15 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Admissions Requirements for the Elementary School Program:

• Child must be 6 years old at the time of enrollment and must have successfully completed Kindergarten
• Appropriate documentation of Kindergarten completion will be required -- report cards, class records
• Completion of all forms in the Registration Packet
• Payment of non-refundable registration fee
• A month long probationary period for all new students is required to determine whether our academic program is beneficial, and meets the needs of the child

Prior to the first day of class each child must have the following health documents and certificates on file in the school. These documents are required by Hillsborough County Childcare Licensing:

• Certificate of Health (Yellow Form, DH form 3040)
• Florida Certificate of Immunization (Blue Form, DH form 680)
• Copy of the child's birth certificate

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After School Program for Elementary

After School Program 2:30 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. for students enrolled at Lithia Springs Elementary or Terrell Sessums Elementary.

Program includes “early release days” based on the public school calendar. Our school serves a nutritious afternoon snack.

Admissions Requirements for the After School Care Program:

• Child must be enrolled at Lithia Springs or Terrell Sessums Elementary schools
• Completion of all forms in the Registration Packet
• Payment of non-refundable registration fee

Prior to the first day of class each child must have the following information on file at the school:

• Release form on file at the elementary school
• Emergency Information Card & Authorization for Student Release filled out and signed
• Allergies and health concerns documented

PLEASE NOTE: If your child is picked up late from The Brandon Montessori School or The Riverview Montessori School, a late payment charge of $1.00 per minute will apply.

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Summer Program

The Brandon Montessori & The Riverview Montessori Summer Program is a relaxed approach to Montessori.

During our summer program, we explore 8 different countries/regions around the world. Cultural studies of each region include music, arts, crafts, gardening, games and much more…

Registration Fee (non-refundable) $25.00 (if not registered for Fall).

A current FL Certificate of Health form, FL Certificate of Immunization, and a copy of the birth certificate must be on file for each child, prior to the start of the Summer Program regardless of fall enrollment. Please call for tuition rates and details of specialized camps we offer.

• The Brandon Montessori School: (813) 655-9300
• The Riverview Montessori School: (813) 741-3300

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Summer Voluntary PreKindergarten Program

Voluntary PreKindergarten, or VPK, gives children a jump start by preparing them for school and enhancing their pre-reading, pre-math, language and social skills. By developing the skills children need to become strong readers and students at an early age, children are more likely to be successful in school. VPK classrooms offer high-quality programs that include high literacy standards, developmentally appropriate curricula, manageable class sizes, and qualified teachers.

Daily program runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday (There is no VPK on Fridays).

Summer VPK offers 300 instructional hours taught by Florida Certified Teachers.

Eligibility requirements are as follows:

• You must be a Florida resident
• Your child must turn 5 by September 1st and be entering Kindergarten in the Fall
• Your child must not have previously attended another VPK program

Limited space is available.

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