We couldn't be happier with our experience at Montessori School in Newark! Our 3-year-old started here four months ago after transferring from a different school, and the difference we've seen has been remarkable. From the very beginning, the teachers and staff made our child feel welcomed, safe, and understood. The transition was handled with so much care and compassion--it made what could have been a stressful change feel seamless. We noticed right away how much more confident and independent our child became after just a few weeks. The environment is calm, thoughtful, and incredibly well-prepared. You can tell that everything in the classroom is designed with intention to encourage curiosity and hands-on learning. Our child comes home happy, talkative, and excited to share new things he's explored each day. He's even started doing things at home--like pouring his own water or putting his shoes away--that we never expected at this age! The communication from the school has also been excellent. We receive regular updates and photos, which help us feel closely connected to what he's experiencing day to day. We're so grateful to have found this community. If you're looking for a nurturing, engaging, and growth-oriented environment for your little one, we can't recommend MSN highly enough! read more

As evidenced by my previous reviews of this school, let me say I LOVE this school. It has been a great experience for me and my kids. Throughout the changes in staff, it has consistently remained good. That is, until now. I do not understand what compelled the school to change to a new directress that has admitted that she has no experience whatsoever in heading a school. At first, I decided to give her a chance. Maybe its just being new to the job. But it has just been a constant disappointment for me. The reason why I send my kids to montessori is because I love the teaching style. Teachers should be observers and guides to the students -- not lecture them on how to learn. The first day my child came home from school, he told me, the teacher scolded him. He explained why and I said next time dont do that. And then he explained that they were taught as a group, lectured. Like regular school. Not a montessori school. Why would I send my kid to montessori if it was like this? Why pay for this? The emails are also not very professional and lack information. There is a lack of effort as to the reminders of events. There was supposed to be a halloween parade but there was no info as to what time. And upon arriving there, there was no preparation as to the music or what. During zoom parent teacher conference, we did not yet finish our call yet but another parent was already let in to the zoom call, forcing us to wrap up our call. I never see her during the mornings or afternoons. Previous directors would always be there. I feel like there is a misstep here. Appointing a directress who is so inexperienced that it leaves much to be questioned. I hope someone can fix this soon. read more

My daughter Vaidehi has been going to MSN for the last 3 years. She's grown tremendously thanks to the wonderful environment provided by all the MSN staff - Ms Dorella, Ms Jo, Ms Radha, Ms Jenny and Ms Antara. This school actually follows the Montessori method of teaching and it shows. All the kids here are self aware, empathetic, confident and holistically learn concepts. Highly recommend this school for anyone transitioning out of daycare and looking for a true Montessori! read more

Both of my children (4 years apart) attended Montessori School in Newark and graduated pre-school after attending multiple years (part time the first year and full-time afterwards). This school does a great job setting a foundation for a love of learning. My daughter, now in 3rd grade, loves to learn and is an avid reader above her grade level. My son, who started going to this school after Covid lockdown, had no problems emotionally and socially with the new experience as the Teachers (especially Ms. Radha) & Director (Ms. Sabrina) showed much compassion & truly cared for each child. I highly recommend this Preschool. read more

Our son started here in February 2024 and it has been a great experience for us so far. Before he started, we had an opportunity to speak to the teachers, observe the lessons, etc. Mrs Sabrina also explained the various ways in which children transition to school to prep us. She also explained how the school adapts to the childs learning needs- if he is more advanced and picks up things quickly, they will adjust the lessons. This was great for us to hear as we wanted to make sure our son wasn't limited to a certain curriculum. Upon starting, the teachers at the school did an excellent job transitioning our son. As most children, it took him some time to adjust and be away from us. But now he loves going to school, has learned a lot and very much enjoys his time there. Thanks for a great experience so far! read more

I highly recommend this school. The teachers are super good! My son Aadhiran developed good skills in reading, storytelling. crafts, team games and art. He went to MSN for ~2 years and he enjoyed every single day. All the teachers ( Ms. Radha, Ms. Jenny, Ms. Esa, Ms. Joe and Ms. Sabrina) are focused on giving the kids a good, clean, safe and encouraging environment for the students. They have helped my son to be self-independent and he learned to interact and treat other kids with respect. Overall, we are completely satisfied with MSN. Positives: Good environment, Clean. Motivated and caring teachers. Negatives: One big class for 3+ kids. The big kids and 3-year-olds are in the same room. Just one restroom for all kids. read more

I highly recommend this school. The teachers are fantastic! The curriculum that Montessori School of Newark follows is absolutely amazing. My daughter Eliana has been developing exceptional skills in math and reading preparation and loves art. The instruction she receives and the teachers dedication to inspiring pre-schoolers to learn far surpasses any expectations that we had. Ms. Sabrina, the school's director, is completely committed to providing a warm and nurturing environment for all her students together with her exceptional assistant teachers Miss Jenny, Miss Jo and Miss Rahda. They have helped my daughter significantly gain confidence and self independence. I am confident that she will enter 1st grade with a great head start. Beyond our happiness with the school is our daughter's, which is MOST IMPORTANT. She cannot wait to leave for school every morning. We are absolutely thrilled to have found an environment that is allowing our daughter to flourish and preparing her for her future education, while at the same time providing her an opportunity to have fun with the friends she has made. We look forward to watching her continued development as she continues her pre-school and kindergarten years at this school. read more

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I love all the teachers that work here. They're very accommodating and caring with all kids. My son is been here for 2 years now and he's very happy about everyone. I can see the progress in terms of academic, very day life and behavior. read more

My son went to preschool at Montessori in Newark and we could not have been happier with our decision. We wanted a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where our son could thrive, and that is exactly what we got. The director Ms. Sabrina, and teachers Ms. Radha, Ms. Jenny, Ms. Isa, and Ms. Jo are all wonderful. Ms. Sabrina is always readily available for any questions and concerns, and she's very communicative with what's going on in the school. My son loved his teachers and the friends he made, and loved telling us all the new things he learned at school that day. Through MSN, my son has gained the foundation/skills/knowledge/independence/confidence essential in helping him in his path of education. read more

My husband and I wanted a fun yet educational environment with genuinely caring teachers for our then 3 year old daughter. MSN is everything we hoped for and more! We visited many schools in the area and immediately knew MSN was the right fit for our daughter after our first visit and chat with Miss Katy! We're so happy with our choice. Our daughter has grown both socially and academically in the 2+years she's been here. She's become a confident, independent little lady thanks to the help of her teachers. She's grasped so many different concepts in math, geography, writing, reading, etc that has surpassed what we thought she'd be learning at her age! Miss Katy and Ms Sangeeta have been nothing but amazing, esp Miss Katy! Miss Katy spends extra time with parents to help us understand what's happening in the classroom and gives us insight on how our child is learning. MSN has given a solid foundation for my daughter's future. read more

My daughter started at Montessori School in Newark (MSN) when she was 3 years old, and graduated from their Kindergarten. The 3 years she spent there was an absolute delight. We had intentionally moved from a play-based school to an accredited (aka "real") Montessori school because we wanted our daughter to have a more defined school curriculum. Montessori was a good fit, because we wanted our child to grow both socially and academically. After spending a painstaking amount of time researching our school options, we chose MSN after seeing how well the primary teacher (Ms Katy Wang) interacted with the kids of various ages. Ms Katy's classroom successfully balances a positive school environment with healthy rules, boundaries, and clear direction. All of the teachers at MSN work hard to help maintain a caring and nurturing environment. They've helped guide and teach my child the essential framework of social and academic success. By Kindergarten graduation, my 5 year old has gained the ability to read complex paragraph books, write sentences in a journal, apply mathematical arithmetic (add, subtract, multiplication) and count/write numbers from 1 to 1000+. She also learned how to navigate through complex social settings and overcome personal social barriers. MSN helped my daughter become an active learner, leader, and teacher to the younger students of the class. I'm confident that MSN has helped provide my daughter with the building blocks of success for her future education. read more

We truly love Montessori School in Newark. My child was very sensitive to new environment, but this school made the transition very easy. All the teachers, Ms Katy, Ms Sangeetha, Ms Jenny, Ms Francis, Ms. Radha, and Ms Jo, pay good attention to the students. They teach them not only academics, but also responsibility, caring, and independence. My child was here for only a year, but he became such an independent, self-motivated kid. We really appreciate the traditional Monstessori education conducted in this school. We also like the dance and soccer classes offered onsite. We will definitely bring our second child in when time is ready. read more

Our son is attending MSN for last 2.5 yrs and this year he will be completing kindergarten in MSN. My wife and I are very happy and satisfied with the learning and care our son has got during this time. All the teachers Ms. Katy, Ms. Sangeetha, Ms. Jenny, Ms. Francis and Ms. Radha give personal attention to the kids. The team is very ably lead by Ms. Katy. School focus is on academics as well as daily life skills. As a 4 yr. old when my son had joined the school, teachers really helped him to settle down and soon he made lot of friends in the school and was always excited about new lessons. Last year our son was eligible to join public school for kindergarten, but since he was learning so much and enjoying in MSN that we decided to continue kindergarten in MSN. We surely recommend MSN. read more

We have been sending our eldest son to school since he turned 3 and we couldn't be more happier with our decision to send him to MSN. Our main purpose for sending him to school was to expose him with other children but we were amazed how quickly his development in many areas accelerated. All the teachers are very accomodating and you can see their dedication to all the children they have in their care. There are days that our son does not want to go home yet and he looks forward to going to school everyday. We love MSN so much that we plan on sending our younger son there as well. You can say that I highly recommend MSN! read more

We absolutely love to send our daughter to this Montessori pre-school. Our daughter has been going here since the last 2 years. The school has really adopted the Montessori mindset not just in terms of the academic approach but also how they help grow each student holistically. The teachers are very aware and individually know the kids and their parents. The meeting with teachers every few months provides a quick update on how the kids are doing and the activities they do at school. There is a very healthy balance of play and learn. The kids' individual traits always get respected and nurtured accordingly. The school clearly checks all boxes on hygiene, being impartial and ensuring child safety and are flexible towards any change in plans. read more

I'm happy to recommend Montessori School in Newark. Both of my children look forward to going to school everyday. They are learning so much! The teachers are very friendly and approachable. My husband and I are confident that our kids are safe and are growing to their best potential. read more

I am definitely a fan of this preschool because our 2 year old goes here.I was looking for a facility that felt like a school but was not so vast that to a small child, can be overwhelming. Yes the school is small but I like that. I also like all three teachers and I believe the ratio at maximum capacity is 1 teacher to 10 students. If the school added another teacher bringing the ratio down to 1 teacher to 8 students, I would give this school 5 stars; however, the results we see in our daughter speaks volumes! First off, this school is structured and the teachers are serious about teaching the children good manners. One example is that the teachers never point. They kind of do this Vanna White-gesturing-thing that the students imitate. Our daughter does the same thing at home and it cracks us up! It is cute but more importantly polite :) I am a believer in the Montessori method of teaching because it fuses discipline, structure, fun, and exploration nicely. Our daughter's verbal, cognitive, fine motor, and social skills improved vastly from September 2010 to today. I also like the fact that the school hosts Father's Nights & Mother's Nights where children show their parents what they do/what they've learned during the day. I also like the Parent/Teacher conferences where the school's Director meets with the children's parents and talks about their achievements and future goals. What's also nice about this school is that they take students as early as 2 years old and assist in potty training! That's a HUGE plus! They started providing lunch at an additional cost and also snacks throughout the day. Also, about the bedding, each child that naps at the school brings their own crib sheet (to cover the fold out nap pad) and blanket. I don't mind doing this because this I think is sanitary and the kids bring home their beddings each week to be washed/cleaned. In short, I would highly recommend this preschool! = ) read more

Both my kids started at MSN when they were 3 years old. So we have a long time association with MSN and absolutely love the safe, caring and positive environment they have provided to my kids. The teachers did such a good job guiding and teaching them academic, social and life skills. They grasped so many different concepts in maths, reading, writing, environment, to name a few. MSN definitely helps in develop for smart, caring and curious little ones. We couldn't have made a better choice for them. read more

Montessori School of Newark is a great place where your child can grow academically and socially. I appreciate that the school hosts Mother's nights & Father's nights where the children get to show parents what they do during the day. They also have Parent/Teacher conferences to discuss your child's development and goals. The program Director, Ms. Katy is amazing! She genuinely cares for the children and takes the time to get to know your child. My son is attending the Preschool program and it has been an excellent experience so far! read more

Ms. KATY is Hands Down the Most Incredible Teacher we could of hoped for! Our daughter now developed a Love for Learning and become a confident Communicator! Each day we dropped her off, my wife and I knew she was in wonderful care in a safe environment. Ms. Katy has empowered her staff to truly engage with the students and the kids don't look at the staff as disciplinarians but as people who help them explore and inspire the kids to learn new things. THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU MS. KATY!!!!!! Once our second child is of age she will be in your care:) Here is a highlight of some of the wonderful things our daughter learned in her 2+ years with Ms. Katy and her staff: -Learned potty training and within about a month she was fully potty trained -Learned to explore different textures and shapes -Learned how to communicate with words on what she wanted (instead of having a meltdown) -Learned how to play with others, the boys and girls played together wonderfully on the playground and in the classroom -Learned how to be responsible and clean up after herself and it translated at home:) -LEARNED how to sound out every word in the alphabet phonetically while tracing the sandpaper letter with her finger. -Learned how to count to 20, the months of the year, and days the week -Learned how to sound out letters in books and beginning to read child approbate books by age 4 -Learned how to be more aware of what she communicated and how it could have positive or negative effects on others -Learned to LOVE Learning, to Love Exploring, Learned to Love School and adapt to changes I don't remember a time in our two years where we emailed MS. KATY and didn't get an email back within 60 min. (including at 10pm). Ms. Katy is nothing short of Incredible and I would absolutely recommend you send your child to her school! She absolutely loves the students and the students and us parents Love her, Ms Sangeetha, Ms. Jenny, Ms. Francis, Ms. Radha, and Ms. Faith right back! read more

Our son attended Montessori School in Newark and we are so happy that he did. This was his introduction to school. He is our eldest and was just shy of turning four years old, so we didn't know what to expect. Would he miss us, would he cry, will he be okay? But Ms. Katy and her team of phenomenal professionals made him feel welcomed and safe, which in turn made me feel so much better. He made so many friends, would love to talk about his lessons and was always happy to go to school. If you are looking for a place for your child, please consider MSN, as they are truly dedicated to their passion, developing smart, caring, compassionate and curious little ones. Thank you to everyone at MSN, you all truly had an impact on our son! read more

This school is fantastic! Ms. Katy runs a great program. It is a relief to know my kids are in a supportive learning environment while I have to be away at work read more

This is an incredible school with an amazing teacher (Miss Katy) and awesome staff! My 3 yr old has been attending school here since about 8 months ago, and being in school has significantly helped with her speech delay and communication skills. Miss Katy is the most attentive and caring preschool teacher ever! Feel so blessed to have found this school. They are so good with the kids. read more

We picked Montessori in Newark after visiting many schools, and we're so glad we did! Unlike other schools that are crowded or overwhelming in size, MSN is a smaller, homier school where kids receive a lot of personal attention. No one gets lost in the shuffle because all the teachers get to know the kids very well. Our child attended this school for 3 years and she has learned so much. She has learned to read, handwrite in both cursive and print, write stories, identify different continents and countries on a map, add/subtract, and much more. She's also been able to develop her social skills in a warm environment. To my child, MSN was a second home that she loved. Ms. Katy is wonderful -- she is a teacher who not only teaches well but also genuinely loves and care for her students. We're happy by how our child's first experience with school has been such a positive one. One of my top priorities for a school was being able to have easy and direct access to the head teacher (and not through a front desk, have to wait for days for a response, etc.) and MSN met those needs. Ms. Katy and the staff were always very easy to reach and communicate with. I always knew my child was in excellent hands! read more

Our Daughter attends the infant program at the Montessori Children's Center (In Ardenwood), but we have our son enrolled at the Montessori School in Newark. We would move our son to the program at the Center, for ease of drop off, but he's grown very attached to his teachers. Their facility is on the small side, but my wife and I like the intimate atmosphere. The fact they are an AMI accredited Montessori school is a reassurance as opposed to those "toy's on trays" schools that use the Montessori name. When you see the real metal and wood materials in the classroom you know they run a legitimate Montessori and are not just using the name for the prestige. Their potty training program is a lifesaver, and the available lunch program is an added bonus too. We are really glad we found this place. read more

My daughter attended here a short while before we moved. Very pleasant experience. Teachers are all very warm and caring. The environment is cute and attractive to children. I like the hominess of this school. I don't know why the last reviewer said they are only open a short period. They were open from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. The playground is new and the equipment inside the school seems new too. I think they are on the right track. Check out the duck pond a few blocks away. Great place to hang out after school. read more

Youngest age 2 years. One classroom for all ages. One backyard play area. Teachers seem nice. Facility too small for me and hours are only from 845am - 245am. Meals not provided and you have to bring your own bedding for nap time. Kids seemed really disciplined when I toured, could be because it was study time. Class was very quiet and obedient. read more

There is nothing better for a working mum to know that her kids are in safe, loving environment while you are away. Thank you Montessori school for providing that loving environment for my child. These last 2.5 yrs were the most amazing. The teachers are so loving, so caring and so flexible. My kid had separation anxiety when she was in daycare, but at this school the teachers were so loving and patient that within a few weeks, she started to love the place. Ms. Katy, Ms. Francis, Ms. Radha, Ms. Jenny, Ms. Sangeetha, - each and every one of them are so amazing. They helped my LO with her meals, her sleep while she was little. They taught her to read, write, do projects, life skills etc. The school is deep rooted in providing a loving environment to the kids, rather than a big building without much substance. The teachers give so much individual attention to the children that really helps with their mental and emotional growth. My kid is most certainly leaving the place so much more confident. It is with a heavy heart that we are moving on, but I will most certainly send my second kid here. You will not regret sending your kid here. read more