We are so grateful we found the Montessori Learning Center (MLC) in Ridgewood - truly the best…read moreMontessori school in the Bergen County! As soon as we met Ms. Effie and toured the school, we knew it was the perfect fit for our toddler. The teachers at MLC are truly special - they genuinely care about each and every child. In one year, our toddler went from hesitant and shy to incredibly confident, independent and social. Most importantly, he developed a true bond with his teachers. Shout out to Ms. T, Ms. Angela and Ms. Ellen, who greeted us with smiles and positive energy at drop-off and pick-up! We also appreciated MLC's flexibility as we figured out the right schedule and cadence for our little guy. They worked with us every step of the way, making us feel like family! We are so thankful for the love, patience and support they've shown our little boy, and us! We look forward to watching our children grow here! We couldn't recommend MLC more highly!

Ridgewood Montessori Learning Center has been everything we hoped for and more. From the moment we…read morewalked through the doors we knew this was the right place for our son. The teachers are exceptional -- warm, attentive, and clearly passionate about the Montessori method. What stands out most is how communicative the staff is. We always feel informed and in the loop, whether it's a quick update at pickup or a note about what our son worked on that day. The consistency in the classroom has been remarkable -- our son has genuinely bonded with his teachers and you can see it in how confidently he walks in every morning. He's learning so much, growing in independence, and most importantly he loves being there. The community here -- both the staff and the other families -- is something we didn't expect but are so grateful for. This school is a hidden gem in Ridgewood and we plan to send all of our children here.

I highly recommend Montessori Children's School. Ms. Deborah and her staff are wonderful and so…read morecaring. When my daughter first started when she was 3 years old, she hardly spoke any English (we speak another language at home). Within a few months, not only was she speaking English, she was reading! She is also learning addition and subtraction. Thanks to Ms. Deborah I know my daughter will be excelling and well prepared for kindergarten. Most importantly, my daughter loves going to school and has grown so much over the past year. I am very impressed and will plan to send my younger child to this school when she turns 2 and a half. We are so fortunate to have found Montessori Children's School - cannot recommend them enough!

Can't say enough about this school! Deborah is not just an excellent teacher, but is also a…read moreremarkable person, mother and friend. She has taught all of our boys (she has taught 3 of them) so much. If anyone is in the market for a preschool/montessori program, I highly recommend the Montessori Children's School in Wayne!

I enrolled my child at Children's Home Montessori School after being presented with a vision that…read moreappeared consistent with traditional Montessori principles. However, our experience did not align with those expectations. One concern was the school's limited parent access. Parents are not permitted in classrooms or the building during the school day, making it difficult to observe the learning environment or interact directly with teachers and staff. During our child's enrollment, communication with the school was primarily through email, and it was often difficult to speak directly with staff regarding concerns. Over several months, our child consistently expressed reluctance to attend school. She reported that teachers and students were hitting her, that teachers frequently raised their voices, and that she felt uncomfortable during nap time. When we brought these concerns to the school's attention, we did not feel the responses adequately addressed them. On another occasion, our child came home with visible marks on her neck and shoulders. We reported the incident and sought clarification, but the explanation provided did not fully resolve our concerns. As time went on, we noticed increased anxiety related to school, including crying when discussing attendance and visible distress in school photos. Ultimately, we decided to withdraw our child. Every family's experience may be different, but based on our experience, the school did not provide the level of transparency, communication, or environment we were expecting. Prospective parents may want to ask detailed questions about parent access, communication policies, and incident-reporting procedures before enrolling.

With utmost gratitude I write this!…read more I am a beyond proud alumnus of this kind and loving school! I graduated from MIT last spring 2025 and I couldn't have aspired so high if it wasn't for my extraordinary teachers who pushed me to excel when I thought I couldn't. I remember most their words of encouragement and how special I felt day after day. I hold you all forever preciously in my heart.

I'm really surprised by the review about the Seedlings Classroom below. My son just started in the…read moreSeedlings Classroom this year and so far our experience has been wonderful. There was a simple miscommunication when it came to his diapers (super minor) and the teacher rectified it right away and contacted me to clarify/discuss. The teacher and/or school are always reaching out, even for something simple, to keep me and my husband apprised and informed. We appreciate this so much and truly find it to be a reflection of those they hire to nurture and educate the children. We find their COVID protocols very well followed, and we're not nervous sending our son here a few days a week. The staff, teachers and administration always greet us at pick up/drop off and make us feel like our sons going to a special place and loved. In reference to the other comment on curriculum, they're under 2 years. They are just getting acclimated to going to school, let alone the ability to do a true art masterpiece. I think that's a bit unrealistic when it comes to an expectation of artistic ability at that age. Our son has come home with some really great art projects and we're really happy with his progress being he's not even 18 months old. He's learning so much already and we're grateful. Overall, we're very happy with Ridgewood Montessori and will continue to send our son for years to come (as long as everything stays as great as it's been!). In addition, once our daughter is age appropriate we would love to continue the legacy with her attendance as well. Thanks RW for a great experience and for showing our son love, attention, and teaching him every week. We're proud to be part of this school!

My son has been at Ridgewood Montessori School since 2018. He began in 3rd grade and is now in 6th…read moreand I can't say enough positive things about the personalized education he is receiving. From the incredible teacher to student ratio, personal education plan for each child, and all students in the elementary school even learn a real instrument (mine is learning guitar) ... the list goes on and on. I have even been impressed by the amazing handling of the past 2 years of Covid protocol.... All impressive!! I personally feel that these children have had the most "normal" school experience possible during the past two years giving them support and consistency that children need. Teachers are very responsive to emails and always make themselves available both before and after school for any concerns both in person and via zoom. Administration knows all the children by name and engages with them regularly. We came from another private school where our experience was disheartening and are so happy to have found our Ridgewood Montessori School Family!

Rainbow Montessori Hass to be one of the greatest things I ever did for my daughter! Not only is…read morethe staff friendly and care for your kids, but they make you feel like family. I want a place that my daughter was going to go to school where she can grow up with kids around her that feel like family. The school is kept extremely clean, they are very good at communicating, and I love the events they do for all the children. I highly recommend this school to anyone when they ask me. There will be no other place I would want my daughter to be!

My kids went there several years ago and although initially we were very happy with the nursery and…read morepre-k, we later discovered the major neglect taking place at all levels. Examples include - 15 kids in a class left uncared for by aides, daily fights and bullying between kids that is left unaddressed (leaving our kids with constant bruises and cuts) and getting excuses like "boys will be boys", teachers handling children roughly, administrators lying about things that happened or didn't - thank goodness for the videos that caught them in major lies, baby crying for hours in nursery without response from caregivers, caregivers badmouthing babies. I watched my kid being shoved to the ground from behind by another kid in the playground, who was a head taller than him, right in front of the teacher and the teacher did nothing. I watched a kid hit my son 3 feet away from the teacher who ignored them and then when he came to her bleeding, she sent him back to his table. I saw a teacher grabbing my child at the age of 2 and roughly pushing him into a chair because he got up when he wasn't supposed to. I heard a baby cry for hours with no one consoling them. We took our kids out when we realized that all our concerns were true and not our imagination. When you feel like things aren't adding up and your kid goes from a sweet calm child to an aggressive and anxious kid, but you are being gaslit by the school and you can't quite put your finger on what is causing it - question their environment and go with your gut! We are still dealing with the aftermath of our childs' formative experience at Rainbow Montessori. Remember, it is at a young age that many of their behavioral traits are formed. So if your kid has a daily experience of physical abuse, caregiver neglect and an overall need to be in flight or flight mode, it will shape their future behavior and experiences in life. This was a few years ago and things may have changed, but I wouldn't count on it as long as the admins haven't changed. If you are considering the school, it would be advisable to review videos of a typical day before enrolling.

As a child I always dreamed of the day that when I had kids I would take them here to learn. Well,…read moreneedless to say my dream has come true. There isn't anything bad I can say about this place. The level of education that the children receive is far superior to any public grade School without the delinquents!

Moved my daughter to Saint Elizabeth's at age 3 from a corporate run daycare center. She will now…read morebe leaving to head off to kindergarten, and in the two years she has been at Saint Elizabeth's she has grown so much. The family atmosphere instantly made us feel at home. With events like a school-wide family picnic every June, Christmas pageant every December, field day and book fairs, you can't help but be involved. The school keeps you very informed with alerts sent directly to your cell phone. Excellent school that lives up to its superior reputation.

Best of the best and worth every penny thank you for always making my children learn and come home…read morehappy there's nowhere else I'd rather send them while working. As an ER mom I have enough to worry about and it's a true pleasure not having to worry about my kids through out the day

SUPERB preschool: excellent staff and head of school, parental involvement, psychologists, and…read moreconcern for parents, children, and caregivers, in a beautiful old building with gorgeously laid out classrooms. A super beginning for any child.

My children both attended school with Ms. Yadira and loved her! I was also blessed to have worked…read morealong side Ms. Yadira for over 10 years and can see the dedication she has for her students and their families. She is an amazing teacher and loves what she does. The transformation she has made in the classroom is truly worth seeing!!! My family and I are so happy to see Ms. Yadira continuing her love for Montessori at Montessori Minds.

My children both went to this school, my oldest from 10 months until kindergarten and we couldn't…read morehave asked for a better environment. Diverse, educational, loving.... we have always loved this school and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone.