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YOUR CHILD'S JOYFUL LEARNING COMMUNITY!

An independent school for children ages 3 to 12

WHY DO SO MANY FAMILIES CHOOSE MONTESSORI?

WE EMPHASIZE MORE THAN JUST ACADEMICS

We honor the individuality of each child and guide him or her to focus on exploring unique interests. Each child's independence and empathy grows as he or she becomes a valued member of the school community. Your child will practice collaboration and critical thinking, establishing self-confidence with an intrinsic desire to learn more.

...BUT THE ACADEMICS ARE A HUGE STRENGTH

It is common to a find four-year-olds reading (in English and in Spanish) , six-year-olds practicing multiplication, and nine-year-olds writing comparative descriptions of ecosystems. Our curriculum presents skills during each child's "sensitive period" for learning and then allows hime or her to work at their own pace.

WE'RE A COMMUNITY

Each classroom is a community which extends throughout and beyond the school. We invite parents and community partners into our network of collaboration to support the children. We view our relationship with you as a partnership, working together for the benefit of your child. Because children thrive when home and school work in harmony.

WHAT WE OFFER

An accessible word-class education

Castle Island has given our son a healthy space to grow socially and learn to work within a community that is diverse in all regards.

- Emily Pinkerton, Parent

OUR PROGRAMS

We offer programs for children from 18 months to 6th grade.

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TODDLER

18 - 36 Months

EARLY CHILDHOOD

3 - 6 Years

ELEMENTARY

Grades 1 - 6

AFTER CARE

3 - 12 Years

SUMMER CAMP

3 - 12 Years

3 EASY STEPS TO ENROLL

Income-based Scholarships Available

1. SCHEDULE A TOUR

2. COMPLETE A REGISTRATION FORM

3. JOIN THE COMMUNITY!

View our classrooms and learn more about Montessori education.

Schedule

After your tour you're invited to register your child.

Meet other new parents and connect with us on social media to get acquainted with our community.

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MEET OUR STAFF

Passionate Educators

LETY ARROYO

Lead Early Childhood Guide

Lety holds an AMS (American Montessori Society) Early Childhood Teaching Credential (2017), West Side Montessori School - Teacher Education Program, Manhattan. She is an energetic and fun-loving person and is proud to be a link between the child and the learning environment. She enjoys her role as an observer of each child's individual interests.

VIVIANA MORA

Lead Early Childhood Guide

Viviana holds a PAMS (Pan-American Montessori Society) Early Childhood Credential (2016) from the PAMS Teacher Training Program (Atlanta, GA) at San José, Costa Rica. She believes that when children are provided with an environment allowing for freedom and independence as a way for them to learn, focusing on their sensitive periods of interest, they reach their potential.

CARLOS MENJIVAR

Lead Elementary Guide

Carlos holds a BA in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis in Special Education at the College of St. Rose (2019), Albany. He believes that project-based learning supported by hands-on academic work enriches the children's natural interests and skills development. Carlos also facilitates the sports-based movement program as well as the wilderness program.

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DIANE M NICKERSON

School Director

Diane holds an AMS (American Montessori Society) Administration Credential (2013), Center for Montessori Education, New Rochelle. She knows that the kind of environment adults provide for children matters. Diane believes that how children spend their days directly impacts the adults they become. Having researched best practices for pedagogy, she found that the Montessori method provides the best comprehensive approach to foster children's development toward their potential and joy.

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