Ridgewood Montessori Learning Center Pre-School

"This Montessori school is fantastic. The teachers and staff are warm, down-to-earth and flexible. They were a godsend when we were new to the area and looking for someone to take our son who wasn’t potty trained yet into a school program. They have wonderful events (Mother’s Day Tea, School Picnic, etc…) that include the kids and parents. Very special. Highly recommend them!"

"My daughter attended the Montessori Learning Center in Ridgewood for two years, and she thrived there. She was is the Bird's Nest class with Ms. Amy and Ms. T, both of whom are dedicated, nurturing, and patient teachers who have a true talent for working with young children. She also enjoyed the Spanish classes taught by Ms. Rocio. The environment and array of in-class activities helped my daughter achieve notable social and age-appropriate academic growth while encouraging independence. She was well prepared for kindergarten. And most importantly, she had fun, felt safe, and made friends. All in all, we had a great experience with the Montessori Learning Center."

"Enrolling our two daughters at MLC has been one of the greatest parenting decisions we’ve made so far. My oldest daughter, now almost 5, started at MLC in the toddler room in 2020 and just graduated this month. She did not cry that first day—or any school day in the three wonderful years she has spent there. The school environment is small, nurturing, safe, and fun. The daily routine is soothing and consistent, as you’ll see during many parent/teacher conferences, back to school nights, and classroom celebrations. True to the Montessori philosophy, the children are given a balance of both structure and developmentally appropriate freedom in the classroom that has allowed my daughter to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. The academic curriculum is both supportive and challenging. Despite her summer birthday, my daughter is well prepared for Kindergarten. She has felt inspired by her teachers every single day, who have lovingly guided and celebrated her development in math and language. The director, who also teaches at the school, is incredibly warm, responsive, and professional, as are all the teachers at the school. The teachers here are masters of differentiated instruction and classroom management. They communicated with me about my daughter’s progress every step of the way. My 2.5 year old recently joined MLC. Her teacher personally reached out to me throughout her first week to let me know how well she was adjusting. MLC is a treasure and we highly recommend the school."

"Enrolling our child at Ridgewood Montessori Learning Center is the best decision we could have made. Having several Montessori options in the area, this neighborhood gem was exactly the environment we were looking for. The staff is nurturing, engaged & really take the extra steps to create a one of a kind community. We are blown away by the progress our child has had throughout the school year. I can't recommend this school enough."

"We absolutely LOVE Ridgewood Montessori! I toured so many different preschools in the area before I found my son's school. I knew within moments that this was the one. My son is thriving here and they were so wonderfuly accommodating with his initial separation anxiety. We also love that he can stay an extra year in case we decide to delay his kindergarten start, as he has a late summer birthday."