New Acropolis Montessori Preschool 

     An exclusive preschool for only 10 kids/class

Give your child the advantage    

  of a healthy beginning

 OPEN DAY: every first Wednesday of the month 4-6pm
Address: 411 Vale ave, Ferndale, Randburg (closest corner Oxford str.)

Tel: 072 300 1274              E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it      

Questions parents often ask about Montessori:

How can Montessori Preschool benefit my child?
A child's mind is extremely absorbent between birth and age five and his curiosity is at its peak during these early years. When properly nourished and stimulated, the child's mind forms patterns for learning that serve him throughout his life. The Montessori system of preschool education has proven to be one of the most effective and fastest growing methods to guide a child through these critical years.

What is the purpose of the Montessori Method?
The main purpose of the Montessori Method is to develop an environment where the child can unfold spontaneously and manifest the greater person within. As children begin to develop this inner self, their love of life and learning expand continuously.  As the child develops a sense of pride in her work, confidence, well-being, and joy begin to manifest itself in the child. A "new child" is born.

What distinguishes a Montessori classroom?
The Montessori classroom is a child-sized world, a carefully prepared environment that allows the child to explore life on a level he can understand. The materials or exercises are designed to stimulate independent exploration. This prepared environment entices the child to proceed at his own pace from simple activities to more complex ones. Through this process, the child's natural curiosity leads him to experience the joy of discovering the world about him. Materials and curriculum centre on practical life activities, sensory-motor experiences, language, math, geography, history, science, art, music, drama, and dance. A classroom of Montessori children is a pleasure to watch. A strong spirit of respect, love, and cooperation among the children is evident.

Is Montessori education expensive?
Tuition in Montessori schools is sometimes higher than in others because of the extensive materials, environment, curriculum, and specially trained staff. It is, however, a very reasonable cost in contrast to other activities parents plan to do for the child. To give your child the finest possible experience in his most sensitive years is to give a strong foundation throughout life. The child who enjoys learning and becomes self-directed at the critical preschool age, and continues through the elementary, will benefit through all his years of learning.