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Parents as Partners

We aim at making Ayelet a ‘child’s happy place’, this can only be achieved when the child feels loved and secure in his/her school. This also requires team Ayelet to partner  with the child’s primary caregivers. It’s essential parents, children and people at Ayelet work as a community for the best of the child. 

This partnership starts with the admission process, where we are extremely clear about what Ayelet offers to the child and about the admission process. We don’t ‘interview’ the child, but we interact with the parents to understand how well they are aligned with the Montessori method and with Ayelet. We also encourage prospective parents to spend some time in Ayelet to understand us better, before taking an informed decision. 



We, as a school believe in being as open and transparent about the child to the parents. Our regular parent information sessions ensure parents are informed about the Montessori method and parenting, for them to partner with Ayelet. These sessions have been highly appreciated by Ayelet parents. Besides the bi-annual parent-teacher conferences, Ayelet also hosts parent evenings and open houses. Our conferences ensure the discussion is open, clear and focused on the overall development of the individual child.  Parents are encouraged to connect with the Guides and Directress for any queries/discussions/suggestions. We take the feedback seriously and be as true and clear in our responses as possible. Our weeklies and our online school management/communication system ensures parents do not need to wait for conferences or sessions to get informed about their child. 

This partnership is based on mutual respect for each other and for the child.

What Ayelet offers?

  • As a school who completely believes in the beauty of Montessori, we try be true to the method. 
  • We know that the age group we cater to, is an extremely crucial stage, we believe in the overall development of your child. 
  • Montessori is based on Follow the Child, we know each child is a unique individual. No two children are the same to us, each child learns at his/her pace; hence our curriculum is extremely ​individualised. 
  • All communications will happen through direct conversation/email/Transparent Classroom/text messages
  • We will try to give you various opportunities to make your child’s Montessori journey (and yours) as amazing as possible. 
  • We will listen to what you have to say and offer complete, clear, direct, honest, prompt response. 
  • In an event which directly concerns your child, we will contact you/inform you about it.
  • The school events will be updated on the calendar, newsletters and/on on social media platforms. 

What we expect from parents?
  • Understand and believe in the Montessori method and in Ayelet Montessori
  • Help your child build him/her self on this Montessori journey by being their support. 
  • Help the child become independent and confident of their abilities.
  • Use positive discipline and respect your child.
  • Attend the school events and try to volunteer at Ayelet.
  • Understand school rules and procedures.
  • Speak to your child about Ayelet and it’s members in a positive manner.
  • Ensure timely communication of any concerns/queries/suggestions. Share these with the school directly. 
  • Read and understand any communication from the school. 
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