Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1976
What is your primary product or service?
Montessori Education for children 3 months through grade 6
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
MSD is a non-profit organization founded in 1976 by parents interested in Montessori Education. MSD was the first Montessori school in NC to received their accreditation from the American Montessori Society.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Our commitment to true Montessori philosophy and our incredible teacher retention.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One location
Provide detailed directions to your location
Please see our website.
What type of payments do you accept?
Tuition is payable annually, semi-annually, or over 10 months.
Which areas do you service?
Durham/Chapel Hill
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
MSD is a non-profit organization. We have a volunteer Board of Directors and our daily operations are run by our Head of School
What are your hours of operation?
Infant Program: Monday - Friday, 9:00am until pickup (3:00, 4:00, or 5:30pm)
Toddler Program: 3-days Tuesday - Thursday 9:00-12:00; 5-days Monday - Friday, 9:00-12:00; 5-day Monday - Friday, 9:00 until pickup (3:00, 4:00, or 5:30)
Early Childhood Program 8:30am-12pm or 3pm
Kindergarten Program: 8:30-3pm
Elementary Program: 8:20am-3pm
After School Care available for Early Childhood & Elementary students: 3-6pm
Before School Care available for all students: beginning at 7:45am
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"Want to know what’s priceless? Our daughter is about as secure as a kid can get – it’s a direct result of being in a small-world setting so richly preparing her for the larger world. I pay for the education, but I don’t see how I can ever pay enough for this. This is simply a blessing." -Alum Parent
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Montessori is an education for independence, preparing not just for school, but for life." -Maria Montessori
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