The Best Environment for Young Minds to Grow
Montessori Academy, founded in 1965, is the oldest Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) accredited Montessori School in New Jersey, and the only AMI accredited school in South Jersey.
Why do so many families choose Montessori?
Our Programs
Toddler
18 months to 3 years
Primary
2.9 years - 6 years
Elementary
6 years - 12 years
We chose it for all three of our children because we believe it is the best learning environment.
-Jennifer Levas, Parent
Visit us!
We invite you to visit our school, meet the teachers, and observe the children in their classrooms. We encourage you to ask questions learn about the opportunities available at all levels of our programs.
The Rooster’s Crow
For details, please check the Google calendar.
Friday, 8/14 - Last day of summer program
Mon., 8/17 - Fri., 8/28 - school closed for all programs
Mon., 8/31 - Extended Care Program (ECP) resumes
Mon. 8/31 - Thu. 9/3 - Orientation week
Fri., 9/4
- Teachers in-service - ECP open
Mon., 9/7 - school closed (Labor Day)
Tue., 9/8
- First day of school - Welcome Back!
Sat., 9/19 - Welcome potluck - 4pm - 6pm
Wed., 9/23 - Back to school night - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Fri., 10/9 - 1/2 day, noon dismissal - in-service - ECP open
Mon., 10/12 - school closed - ECP closed
Tue., 10/13 - 1/2 day, noon dismissal - ECP open - new student/parent conferences
Sat., 10/17 - Silent Journey & Discovery - parent event
Wed., 11/25 - 1/2 day, noon dismissal - ECP closed
Thu. 11/26 & Fri., 11/27 - Thanksgiving break - school closed - ECP closed
Wed., 12/23 - 1/2 day, noon dismissal - ECP closed
Thu., 12/24 - Fri., 1/1/27 - Winter break - school closed - ECP closed
Recent Blogs
Discover how Montessori-inspired art activities nurture creativity, confidence, and self-expression through process-focused exploration.
Learn the four practices Maria Montessori believed adults should avoid to nurture children’s independence, confidence, and self-discipline.
Discover how Montessori self-care activities build independence, confidence, and capability through everyday summer routines.
Explore how Montessori aligns with major child development theories from Maria Montessori, Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, and Erik Erikson.
Montessori or Conventional:
What’s Best For Your Family?
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