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Montessori School in Columbia SC

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Montessori Early Learning Center:
The Montessori Early Learning Center and School of the Arts, is the largest, oldest and most established Montessori school in Columbia, South Carolina offering programs to children from 3-6 years. Founded July 15, 1976 MELC offers the full spectrum of the Montessori environment in the purest European tradition. All teachers are European trained and our diplomas are considered by Federal guidelines as the foreign equivalent of a Master's degree.

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About Us:

Photo of Montessori School in Columbia SCIn addition to giving the highest level of Montessori education, our parents enjoy top notch child care and access to our in house dance, music, art, drama, gymnastics, computer and foreign language classes. This saves our parents both time and money as their child's art activities are completed before they are picked up from school.

Affiliations:
- Licensed: SC DSS # 13461
- Federally Accredited: ABC 100% rating
- Member of NAMTA (North American Montessori Teacher's Association)
- Individual Member of AMI (Association Montessori Internationale)
- Member of the Better Business Bureau
- Listed in the North American Montessori Teacher's Association of Montessori Schools nation wide
- Listed in the S.C. department of Education Directory of Private Schools

Our Campus:

Our campus features a custom designed pool for children. The 20 x 50 foot in ground pool features a permanent roof to block out harmful UV rays, is heated with solar panels and has a salt filtration system rather than the harsh chlorine. There is no additional charge for swimming lessons.

Day Care Programs for 3 - 6 year olds:
- 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
- Arts
- Swimming Program
- Spray Pool
- Playground
- Private Music Lessons
- Ballet
- Dance
- Gymnastics

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Address: 1101 Balsam Rd., Columbia, South Carolina , USA
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