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.
Monday., 12/22/2025 - Friday, 1/2/2026 - school closed - E(xtended)C(are)P(rogram) closed
Friday, 1/16 - 1/2 day, noon dismissal - ECP open
Monday, 1/19 - school closed (MLK jr. day)
Thu., 1/29 & Fri., 1/30 - school closed - ECP open - Parent/Teacher conferences (all)
Friday, 2/13
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1/2 day noon dismissal - ECP open
Monday, 2/19 - school closed (President's day)
Friday, 3/20 - school closed (Eid)
Friday, 4/3 - school closed (Good Friday)
Monday, 4/6 - Friday, 4/10 - school closed - ECP open
Wednesday, 4/15 - Tuesday, 4/21 -
elementary testing (3rd - 6th)
Friday, 5/1 - 1/2 day, noon dismissal - in-service - ECP open
Thursday, 5/14 & Friday, 5/15 - school closed - ECP open - Parent/Teacher conferences (all)
Fri., 5/22
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1/2 day, noon dismissal - ECP open
Monday, 5/25 - school closed (Memorial day)
Friday, 6/12 - Year end festivities at 5:30pm
Thursday, 6/18 - Field Day -1/2 day, noon dismissal - ECP open
Friday, 6/19 - school closed (Juneteenth)
Tuesday, 6/24 - Last day of school - 1/2 day, noon dismissal - ECP closed
Enjoy your summer, see you soon!
Monday, 6/29 - First day of summer camp
Recent Blogs
From birth, language grows through relationship, routine, and real materials. Discover how Montessori nurtures communication from the very beginning.
Explore a curated list of children’s books about water, rivers, and watersheds. These stories invite curiosity, care for the planet, and meaningful reading at home.
Montessori children experience long division in a concrete and meaningful way. This post shares how hands-on materials help children understand place value and build confidence with complex math.
A child’s early learning is shaped by the presence of the adults around them. This post explores how mindful movement, language, and boundaries support security and independence in the early years.
Montessori or Conventional:
What’s Best For Your Family?
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