Greene Town School Inc.
Greene Town School Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, BASED ON THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY, FOR PRE-SCHOOL - KINDERGARTEN.
About
AT GREENE TOWNE SCHOOL, YOUR CHILD BUILDS THE SKILLS AND SELF-ASSURANCE THAT LEAD TO A LIFETIME OF LEARNING. IN A MULTI-AGE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES THE UNIQUE PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL ABILITIES OF EACH CHILD, GREENE TOWNE'S TRAINED MONTESSORI TEACHERS INVITE CHILDREN TO EXPLORE THEIR OWN TALENTS AND TO FEEL A REAL SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT WITH EACH NEW SKILL LEARNED. OUR TEACHERS CARE FOR AND NURTURE EVERY GIRL AND BOY, YET RESPECT EACH CHILD'S NEED FOR INDEPENDENCE. CHILDREN BECOME SELF-CONFIDENT - INSPIRED TO LEARN NEW SKILLS AND IMPROVE ON PAST ACHIEVEMENTS - PREPARING THEMSELVES FOR TOMORROW.EVERY ASPECT OF GREENE TOWNE STIMULATES CREATIVITY AND LEARNING. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ARE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR A YOUNG CHILD'S MIND AND BODY, AND THE FACILITY IS COLORFUL, BRIGHT AND INVITING. BOYS AND GIRLS FEEL INSPIRED, WHETHER THEY ARE WRITING A SHORT STORY WITH THE MOVEABLE ALPHABET, TAKING PICTURES OF THEIR SCHOOL FOR A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT, OR WATERING SEEDLINGS IN OUR CONTAINER GARDEN ON THE ROOF DECK.SINCE 1966, GREENE TOWNE SCHOOL HAS PROVIDED A QUALITY MONTESSORI EDUCATION TO PHILADELPHIA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. GREENE TOWNE'S CERTIFIED MONTESSORI TEACHERS HELP YOUR CHILD:-HAVE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL INDEPENDENCE, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND SELF-CONTROL-MANAGE THE REQUIREMENTS OF DAILY LIFE-DEVELOP SENSE PERCEPTION SO THAT SHE OR HE PERCEIVES THE WORLD ACCURATELY-ACQUIRE LANGUAGE AND MATH SKILLS AT HIS OR HER MOST RECEPTIVE MOMENTS-DEMONSTRATE RESPECT AND SENSITIVITY TOWARD OTHER CHILDRENEACH GREENE TOWNE CLASSROOM, WITH A MIX OF AGES, ENCOURAGES CHILDREN OF DIFFERENT ABILITIES AND BACKGROUNDS TO INTERACT AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER IN A NON-COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT. EACH CHILD IS AN INDIVIDUAL MOVING AT HIS OR HER OWN PACE, BUILDING LAYER UPON LAYER. A THREE-YEAR-OLD CAN OBSERVE AND LEARN PENMANSHIP OR MATH FROM THE OLDER AND MORE ADVANCED CHILDREN. KINDERGARTEN BOYS AND GIRLS HONE THEIR OWN ABILITIES AND DEVELOP CONFIDENCE BY TEACHING YOUNGER CHILDREN NEW SKILLS. WHEN A CHILD COMPLETES THE MONTESSORI PRIMARY PROGRAM WITH THE KINDERGARTEN YEAR, HE OR SHE EMERGES AS A CONFIDENT LIFELONG LEARNER, EAGER AND WELL-PREPARED TO FACE NEW CHALLENGES.FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018, THERE WERE 190 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “Greene towne school, located in center city, philadelphia, is dedicated to providing a stimulating learning environment for children ages 18 months to 6 years, consistent with the values and principles developed by dr. maria montessori. greene towne's curriculum is designed to develop each child's full human potential - emotionally, physically, intellectually, and socially - and to foster a life-long love of learning. greene towne's programs aim to meet the diverse needs of the children and families we serve.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “Educational institution, based on the montessori philosophy, for pre-school - kindergarten.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as PA.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2019 to be 2130 BRANDYWINE STREET, PHILA, PA, 19103.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2019, they have 59 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $450,332.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1966.
- The organization pays $2,513,393 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $14,494 in fundraising expenses.