Our Montessori School at Yorktown and Carmel has been offering quality care and education since 1972. We provide programs for infants, toddlers, nursery and kindergarden-age children as well as an elementary school that goes through the sixth grade.

Our child-to-teacher ratio is excellent and averages six to one. Classes use the Montessori learning materials, which are designed to teach concepts in a concrete way, then help the child make the leap from the concrete to the abstract. Our primary aim is to preserve the child's natural curiosity and nourish and encourage the love of learning that is present in each child. Children learn respect for each other and the environment and develop confidence and a "can-do" attitude through many small successes.

Curriculum

In addition to 'the basics" we feature a variety of special subjects, including instrumental and choral music, dance, art, computers, drama, French, physical education and chess. Always, we emphasize a hands-on, learning by doing approach as we strive toward excellence.

Teachers

Our teachers are hand-picked and superbly trained, and most have been with us for many years. They create a warm, nurturing atmosphere which makes the children feel relaxed and allows them to progress and learn at their optimum rate.

Hours & Transportation

Because we are a N.Y. State-registered school, free transportation is provided by your local school system for kindergarteners and up. We are licensed by N.Y. State.

A note about fundraising:

We don't do any! We feel that fund-raising is not an efficient way to spend time and energy Your obligation ends with your tuition payment There are no additional fees for books or materials. Your child will not be asked to sell candy or anything else. And while parents are always welcome to visit our classes, we will not expect you to help unless you want to.

Tuition Refunds

We are so proud of our outstanding program that we feature a unique policy: If a parent withdraws a child at any time, for any reason, we will send a full refund of all unused tuition paid. We want people to stay with the school because they like it --- not because they can't get their money back.

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