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# Apple Ridge Montessori

Montessori School

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- [Home](https://www.appleridgemontessori.org/) - Experienced Faculty The staff consists in a Montessori Trained teacher and a certified aide. More Daily Activities Our program includes many practical life exercises that develop order, concentration, coordination, and independence. More Our Students Apple Ridge Montessori School admits students of any race, color, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities
- [Staff](https://www.appleridgemontessori.org/staff/) - Alice Casco Wallner Alice holds a Master of Education from Loyola University Maryland. She also received the Primary Montessori diploma from Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), and the Early Childhood Education diploma from Asuncion, Paraguay. She worked with children from a young age in her native country (Paraguay), worked as a volunteer in a public Montessori
- [Careers](https://www.appleridgemontessori.org/careers/)
- [Calendar](https://www.appleridgemontessori.org/calendar/) - Apple Ridge Montessori School Calendar 2026-27 August 29 Saturday Parents’ orientation 10:30 a.m. August 31 Monday 1st day of School September 7 Monday Labor Day – School Closed September 8 Tuesday Scool Reopens September 12 Saturtday School Picnic – 11 AM – 1 PM October 12 Monday School Closed
- [Tuition](https://www.appleridgemontessori.org/tuition/) - 2026-2027 Type of Enrollment Tuition Deposit Monthly Payment (Sept 1 to May 1) Full Day (8:30am to 3pm) Five Full Days $12,530 $750 $1,392 (Sept/April) $642 (May) Half Day (8:30am to 12pm) Five Half Days $9,140 $750 $1,016 (Sep/April) $266 (May) After School (3-4 PM) Five Days = $1,766 $196 After School (3-5 PM) Five
- [Philosophy](https://www.appleridgemontessori.org/philosophy/) - The Montessori Method of Education, which originated in Italy in the early 1900’s, has since emerged as an approach to human development respected around the world. Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian physician, professor of Anthropology, and educator, scientifically observed that children are born with an inner need to seek out experiences that enable them to
- [About Us](https://www.appleridgemontessori.org/about-us/) - Apple Ridge Montessori School started in 1978 with the name of Odong Ridge Montessori School, it was founded by Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Ruth Kim. In 1983, Mrs. Sue Eustis joined the school and became the main teacher and owner. The name of the school changed into Apple Ridge Montessori School in 2001. In 2008,
- [Apply](https://www.appleridgemontessori.org/apply/) - Steps to enroll your child Take a school tour, available every weekday from 3:30 pm Schedule a time to observe the class for 30 minutes. Available throughout the school year Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9:30 – 10:30 am (this step is optional) Make an appointment for the child to meet the teacher and visit
- [Spanish Program](https://www.appleridgemontessori.org/spanish-program/) - The morning program includes Spanish vocabulary enrichment and songs during the circle time. This is reinforced with Spanish immersion moments on the individual or group level, where children are given instructions in Spanish utilizing their known vocabulary and more throughout the day.
- [Curriculum](https://www.appleridgemontessori.org/curriculum/) - Practical Life: Daily practical life activities such as scooping, pouring, polishing, and washing are practiced in order to develop motor skills, order, sequence, precision, coordination, concentration and independence in the child. This is the foundation for all the other areas in the classroom responding to the child’s development. Sensorial: Sensory experiences with the Montessori materials
- [Staff - copy](https://www.appleridgemontessori.org/staff-copy/) - Alice Casco Wallner Alice holds a Master of Education from Loyola University Maryland. She also received the Primary Montessori diploma from Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), and the Early Childhood Education diploma from Asuncion, Paraguay. She worked with children from a young age in her native country (Paraguay), worked as a volunteer in a public Montessori
- [Contact](https://www.appleridgemontessori.org/contact/) - The Apple Ridge Montessori School is located at 1200 Linden Avenue, Arbutus, MD 21227.; Take Exit 12A from I-695 S for US-1/Southwestern Blvd toward Arbutus Call us at 410-818-2000 or use the contact form on this page to arrange a visit. Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Your Phone (required) Your Comments (required)
- [Schedule](https://www.appleridgemontessori.org/schedule/) - Morning session: (8:30-11:00 am) Individual lessons followed by children’s independent work. There are bathroom breaks and snacks available throughout the morning. Group time: (11:00-11:30 am) Reading, singing, movement activities, and Spanish vocabulary lessons. Outdoor time: (11:30-11:55 am) Dismissal for the half day students. (12:00 pm) Lunch: (12:00 - 1:00 pm) Nap time for young children
- [FAQ](https://www.appleridgemontessori.org/faq/)
- [FAQs](https://www.appleridgemontessori.org/faqs/) - Do you offer a 2 or 3 days a week program? We only offer 5 days a week in a half day or full day program. Consistency and routine follow the natural development of the children in this age range, and allows them to learn and reach their full potential. This fully supports the Montessori
- [Testimonials](https://www.appleridgemontessori.org/testimonials/) - "Our second child is attending Apple Ridge Montessori because we loved it so much when our first child went through the program. The education is truly individual to each student and fosters confidence through independance. The instructor is nurturing and she insists on a quiet, comfortable environment for students to relax and focus." -