We just moved out of New York City, and We are missing this school. We are at another Montessori…read moreschool - but it is not the same unfortunately. We were at this school for 3 years, and were happy with the progress - and the parent community. My son is already bored because he already knows the curriculum they are giving him. We miss you Montessori School of NY!

Montessori International School of NYC is one of a kind! This school has been the biggest…read moreblessing!! I cannot speak highly enough of this school. My son started to go to this school at the age of 2.5 years. When we were researching schools, it was important for me that he is in a safe environment where he can learn and grow. Early childhood learning is undoubtedly an important foundation that Montessori International NYC excels at; they truly have exceeded my expectations. Academics The school invests their time and energy into the kid's learning which is exactly what you want in a school. The school started giving my son workbooks/homework in reading and math. He has excelled so much in the past few years and is now at a 1st/2nd grade level in reading/writing/math and he is just a few weeks shy of being 5 years old. His writing, reading, and math skills have grown so much! I now have a second child who goes to the school. She is 2.5 years old now. I have already seen a difference. She is singing songs and her ABC's, speaking full sentences, very social, and knows how to play by herself and with others. The Montessori method allows students to learn and advance at their own pace. They truly have made a huge difference and I am so happy for all that they invested in their learning. Activities The kids get to do so many activities. They go on field trips to the Central Park Zoo, Botanic Gardens, and Museums. They have activities and events throughout the year. They celebrate diversity throughout the year, the kids are learning about various countries and even get a taste of various cuisines. They have "Asia" day where they pick a country in Asia and present a poster about the culture and dress, etc. They have "India" day and were even given Indian food to taste for lunch. They also learn about other countries including countries in Africa and Europe. They are well rounded and have made a strong effort to introduce the kids to a wide variety of cultures which holds true to their name as Montessori School International. They are very active in the school with art projects and coloring. They have science fairs (and yes even for the little ones) which I think is amazing since it teaches them how to stand up in front of the classroom and present. They have spelling bees and an annual "Montessorics" where they have friendly competitions in physical sports i.e. running etc. They go on walks when the weather permits and learn about their surroundings. I also like that they have a dress code so the kids are well dressed and dressed for success. They have white and blue Montessori International shirts that they wear on outings or gym day (once every week). They have their own Montessori jackets and sweaters. They offer additional extracurricular classes both during the school year and summer school, when age appropriate and child-ready, which can vary but include swimming, tennis, martial arts, gymnastics, and chess. The field trips and classes may begin at various ages but the school works on getting the kids prepared to begin going on field trips when they are ready (level of independence, comfort with going on and off the bus, ability to listen to instruction, etc). Teachers/administration The teachers are one of a kind! They really give them their all, working long hours, working hard, and dedicating their time and resources for the children. As a note, this is not a daycare in which teachers are snapping photos all day and updating you on what they ate as some schools may do. Instead, they use the school time actually devoting their attention to the class. They do offer progress reports twice a year, and occasional photos from presentations and events. More importantly, I can call in or email them and always get a prompt response. They answer all my questions and are absolutely helpful. They are truly a gem in the city. Summary The school has been absolutely wonderful!! I genuinely have so much to say about the school. They also have summer camp which is incredible. The kids have a great time. My family and I are relocating in the summer so that is the only reason why we will have to leave the school and quite frankly has been heavy on my heart because we really have created such wonderful memories with the school and their faculty/staff. They have been absolutely exceptional and I will miss them so much! I feel so happy that we have our kids at this school. When I was searching other schools, there is really nothing that even comes close. Most notably, I have yet to find any school that provides workbooks/homework for kids at this level. I personally have appreciated all their hard work, strong work ethic, investment into the kids' growth, and all the encouragement they provide! I highly recommend!!!

I'm always on the look out for services for my friends (and my daughters friends) that have small…read morechildren. Today I decided to get all the information about the new Pre-K that just opened up in the new building near my apartment. It's brand new and welcoming. I met the Assistant Principal who immediately met me at the door. Classrooms are so cute and look like the children will have so much fun. Everything is brand new. As soon as you enter there's security at the door in the lobby. Our Mayor has said Pre-K for all. I can see he means business after my visit to this preschool. I'm adding this to Yelp to get the word out in my neighborhood. I taught Head Start for years. I'm a firm believer that most of what you need to know in life you learn by age 5! If you know anyone that can use this service refer them. I'm sure the classes will fill up quickly.

We couldn't be happier with this center! Ms. Marina and Ms. Diane are the kindest people that will…read morereally get to know your child and will surround them with kindness and appropriate activities. Our kids grew so much throughout the year here. Both 3k and 4k programs are available and this center is in high demand and the highest ranked prek center on Upper East Side.

Excellent. Fun, smart , warm teachers, each with their own unique abilities to engage the kids…read more Great class size. Great social building activities. All three of my kids still love the "numbers" song! I recommend to all who are looking for something that stays with the kids long after class ends.

Sent both of my boys, and I can easily endorse this program as the one that had the most impactful,…read morepositive effects on them and us as parents. The program fosters creativity, playfulness, and is so child-centered. All of that, plus the warmth and positivity from the instructors (and yes, Lisa B! "Nuuuuummmmmmberssssss" - we will never forget) feels rare and special. I'm grateful we had this program as part of the early, formative days of our boys.

Make up/ refund policy is not listed and rules are extremely strict. Would not recommend this place…read moreif you cannot predict your child's sleep schedule!!! My child missed the first class bc he fell asleep and they would not refund me. Poorly run establishment. Did not even get to try the place. I just joined gymtime which is amazing as well as TLB music. Both are great warm welcoming environments that do not act as if their facility is a country club. Their make up policies are great and if you aren't happy they will refund you. Luckily I loved both of those classes for my baby.

Never wrote a review before but I have to say something about the manager there. The worst, rude…read moreand condescending. Need to replace with somebody better. Has an attitude and seem to be very fake with the kids. The place in general is nice and clean.

The girls who come out of this establishment are extremely well educated, independent, classy and…read moreinspiring. They also have great college placement in their upper school and wonderful facilities. Their main building is being expanded and they have a relatively new state of the art field house on 87th street. Caroline Kennedy went here... need I say more? **** In response to CB M.'s obnoxious comment above I'd like to say that the address he used in his review is not for the main school - that is the address to the field house - yes, a Brearley building, but not for the main school. I felt it was important to review with the correct address. Thanks. ****

School is amazing until you have a neurodivergent child, they aren't trained to help any child that…read morebehaves differently. My child was constantly getting removed from classes and we were being told she couldn't sit still in a Montessori which was odd. We kept having constant meetings about him and it just became overwhelming for her and our family. We eventually had to remove her from the school and go into public. The teachers are lovely but are not trained to deal with all types of children which is sad. We also had all services in place for her and with that they still needed help to handle a 1st grader. My best decision was to remove her from a school that kept correcting everything about her.

I echo Laura's comments about Caedmon. My son is progressing so well both academically and socially…read morethat we decided to enroll our daughter. I think the one thing that separates Caedmon from the other private schools is the staff which is second to none. The school does an amazing job hiring both teachers and staff. Both my wife and I are very happy we joined the Caedmon family.

It's our second year in this school. The first one was great but the second year has been very…read moredifferent. High teachers turnover, management only present 2 days a week because focusing on other school openings, almost all activities include additional fees even with an expensive annual tuition. Like last year, school opens late (8:30) so you have to find somebody to drop off your children. In a nutshell, needs improvement in a few areas.

We are extremely happy with Arc En Ciel and cannot recommend it enough to other parents. We have…read morebeen sending our children here since it opened. The Vanessa and all of the teachers are wonderful and my children are speaking fluently in both French and English. Arc En Ciel did a great job of preparing my daughter for the LFNY. Not only are we happy with Arc En Ciel, and perhaps most importantly, our children love the school and their teachers. They are always excited to go to school and before vacations are over they are asking "when can we go back to school?".

Our son has been loving going here for the past two years. He made a lot of amazing friends and…read morelooks forward to going every morning. We are excited for our daughter to start next year.

From the owner: A window to the world for young children and their families…read more.. The preschool years are a crucial window in a child's academic, social and cultural development. In the few years spent at The International Preschools, a child will develop not only academic skills but also social skills and cultural attitudes. At The International Preschools, where English language learners are welcomed and supported, children and families from New York City and all over the world share their cultures and gain a sense of international awareness through mutual understanding and respect. Through play, we promote the cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth of each child in a nurturing atmosphere. With schools in multiple Manhattan neighborhoods children may attend school close to home while their families are part of a large and vibrant parent and faculty network. The size of The International Preschools allows us to be a laboratory for curriculum development, including a rich variety of specialty activities based on early childhood educational research and good practices.