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True or False

A Quick Quiz for Prospective Daycroft Parents

At Daycroft, we find that people are sometimes correct in their perceptions of our educational approach – and sometimes not. Here are some commonly heard descriptions of Daycroft. Do the perceptions match reality? Our assessment follows each statement.

“Daycroft isn’t strictly Montessori. The school utilizes other educational methods too.”

True. A Daycroft education blends the distinctive student-centered approach of Maria Montessori with traditional and progressive teaching methods. Our aim is to have your child benefit from the best of all methods of learning. This helps prepare your child for the challenges of continuing education and the many experiences of life.

“At Daycroft, it’s the students who set the pace. They learn when they’re ready to learn.”

True – and false. Yes, we share Maria Montessori’s belief that children learn best when they learn in their own ways and at their own pace. Yet children at Daycroft are directed by attentive, professional teachers at all times. We create a personalized work plan that is continually updated for your child. Individual learning styles are served by our ability to maintain a low student-to-teacher ratio.

Think of it this way: A Daycroft education is indeed student-centered, but not only in that it appreciates students’ differences and accommodates their individual learning styles. Daycroft is also student-centered in the way our students themselves are responsible for their learning. They commit to, and take ownership of, the tasks of carrying out their assignments, developing their skills and talents, and achieving their potential.

“I've heard that Daycroft's learning environment is more exploratory than academic.”

False. Math, language arts, science, and cultural studies are central to a Daycroft education – as much as at any other school, and often even more so. Take a Daycroft tour while school is in session and you’ll see how our approach creates an exceptionally productive environment for learning.

“Daycroft works best for early education – preschool, kindergarten, and up to 2nd grade. After that, your child may be better off elsewhere.”

False. Daycroft’s Montessori-inspired education accommodates many stages of your child’s development. Success builds upon success when students carry through consistently with the Daycroft approach. At our two Ann Arbor campuses, your child can explore, discover, learn, and achieve all the way from preschool through 6th grade.

“We’d love to send our children to Daycroft, but there’s no way we can afford it.”

False. Our Tuition Assistance Program can make a Daycroft education possible for families of modest to middle incomes. Call us today for details.

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