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SUN FERN MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE

2936 SE 78th Ave., Portland, OR 97206

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

Sun Fern Montessori Children's House is a year round in-home Montessori school for children ages 2.5-6 in the South Tabor neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Tara Cunningham has 18 years experience working as a Montessori guide, of which the last nine years have been in her wonderful in home program, Sun Fern Montessori Children's House. Her approach to teaching has a strong emphasis in community, nature, and nurturing the spirit of the child. In addition to the core curriculum based on traditional Montessori materials and lessons, children will enjoy tending and cooking from the garden, doing yoga, and exploring nature. She teaches with warmth and compassion, and a constant eye toward creating love and respect among our little group.

AGES SERVED:

Primary (2.5/3 to 6 years old)

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Bilingual program?
Offers early care?
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Privately Owned

Family Child Care Home

August 1st - July 31st

16

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PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND/OR PRACTICES
Universal General and Socio-Emotional Developmental Screening (all students from 0 to 6 years of age)
Universal Dyslexia Screening for all K-3 students
High Fidelity Montessori program (According to MPPI “Montessori Essentials”)
Program has a written and published commitment to Anti Bias, Anti Racist work
Scholarship, financial aid or income based tuition discount available
Accepts ERDC, Preschool Promise and/or other child care funding assistance program

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