Discover the Best Toddler Program Near You

Nurture Your Toddler’s Growth and Curiosity

At Montessori Academy of New Jersey, our Toddler Program is designed for children aged 15 months to 2.9 years. We provide a nurturing environment that encourages exploration, independence, and the development of essential skills.

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Why Choose Our Toddler Program?

The Montessori Difference for Toddlers

Our toddler program is based on the Montessori method, which emphasizes respect for a child’s natural psychological development. Here’s how we create an ideal learning environment for your little one:

  • Half Day:  8:30am - 12pm
  • Morning Extension: 8:30am - 1pm (includes hot lunch)
  • Extended Care: 7:30am - 5:30pm (includes hot lunch)


A young girl in a Montessori classroom carefully examining a small jar from a set of sensory materials.

Program Highlights

Age Group: 15 months to 2.9 years

Program Hours

  • Full Day ECP: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm (includes hot lunch)
  • Half Day: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Morning Extension: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm (includes hot lunch)

Practical Life Skills

Activities like pouring, sweeping, and dressing help toddlers develop fine motor skills and independence.

Sensorial Exploration

Toddlers explore the world through their senses, enhancing cognitive development and understanding of their environment.

Language Development

Rich oral language opportunities, including songs, stories, and conversation, promote early language skills.

Experienced and Caring Educators

Our teachers are dedicated to nurturing each child’s potential. They create a warm, supportive atmosphere where toddlers feel safe and valued. The close relationship between teachers and children fosters trust and encourages a love of learning from an early age.

A toddler lying on a green chair, deeply engaged in reading a board book in a Montessori classroom.
A young child in a Montessori classroom washing hands at a sink, practicing practical life skills.

Why Choose Montessori Academy?

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Our AMI accreditation ensures the highest standards in Montessori education, providing a proven framework for child development. This guarantees a quality education recognized globally.

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Our dedicated and highly trained staff are passionate about fostering a love of learning in every child. They are committed to supporting each student's individual growth and development.

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We have been cultivating young minds since 1965, building a strong community and a legacy of educational excellence. Our long-standing history reflects our commitment to quality education.

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Our immersive learning environment engages children through hands-on activities and self-directed exploration. This approach promotes critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong love of learning.

What People Say About Us

“Learning happens through the child’s own hands-on interaction with the didactic material. Very seldom does this activity result in a paper or written component. As a parent of a primary age child, one should not expect paper to come as evidence of the child’s activity. In addition, there are times when the paper component will appear to have errors, which have not been corrected. This is typical, as often with very young children it is the process that is more important than correctness, even in math.”


- Dr. Maria Montessori

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