History
The Montessori Enrichment Center, an affiliate of the American Montessori Society, offers a unique, carefully prepared learning environment for children two to six years of age. The center is licensed by the State of New Jersey under the Division of Youth and Family Services. All teachers are Montessori Certified. Our program, which offers a sensible balance between freedom and structure, is based on the educational method developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Learning is individualized with the direct aim of assisting the child to achieve inner discipline, independence, confidence, and self-esteem as well as consideration for others and and a love of learning. Our children work both individually and in group from an ordered arrangement of learning materials attractively displayed on low shelves. The children receive individual attention in a happy and relaxed atmosphere where older children help the younger children.
Specialties
Our school is a preschool through Kindergarten Montessori program. Two, three and five day Tot program for ages 2 1/2 to 3 yrs of age. Our transition program for ages 3 - 3 1/2 is also two, three and five days per week. Both the tot and transition program have a half day or full day option. Our 3-5 year old preschool program is five days a week with a half or full day option. Kindergarten is full day only and is open to the students enrolled in our program. In additional to math, reading and science, our Kindergarten students study composers, artists and the different countries of the world (along with their cultures). We offer early a.m. care at 7:30 a.m. each morning and an after care program from 3 - 6:30 p.m.