• A great place to be!

  • A great place to be!

  • A great place to be!

  • A great place to be!

 
 

Who We Are

The Children’s Academy is a true Montessori environment where your little one’s mind can explore and grow to its full potential.  The Academy is dedicated to the philosophy of Maria Montessori. We are an academic Preschool and Kindergarten and believe in teaching the whole child, not just the curriculum. The children are encouraged by our nurturing staff to reach their own individual potential in a positive and loving atmosphere.

The Children’s Academy is home to children 2 ½ to 6, meeting the needs of nursery through kindergarten. We are located in Springfield, NJ and our school includes families from Union and Essex counties, as well as other areas to form the perfect Montessori community.

Montessori schools can differ, but it isn’t just because of the materials that are used in the classroom. Look beyond the pink towers and golden beads, and you’ll discover that the classroom is a place where children really want to be - because it feels like home.

 

We Are A Montessori
Pre-School & Kindergarten

The  Children’s Academy is the home of two Montessori classrooms. 

THE TRANSITIONAL ROOM

The Transitional Room is a small nurturing environment for children ages 2 ½ to 3 ½.

THE BIG ROOM

The Big Room,  a traditional Montessori classroom, serves the needs of children 3 through 6 ½ and includes an excellent kindergarten program.

Inside of the classroom environment our teachers prioritize kindness, love and understanding above all else.  During daily activities, children are grouped by ability within their classroom, as opposed to age.  This keeps our students feeling confident and eager to continue learning, engaging, and exploring.

Beyond the classroom, The Academy offers parents flexible program schedules, early drop off, aftercare and a Montessori Summer Program. Class schedules meet the needs of our families to include half day, extended day, all-day and full day programs.  Before and aftercare are also available.

 

Testimonials

  • Irene Nally

    The Children's Academy is an incredible place! The teachers are warm, kind and professional. Both my daughters are delighted everyday to go to school (4.5 & 3), what they have learned is truly remarkable. The Children's Academy is a true Montessori environment that is student centered. The kids also have out door free play that is crucial to a child's social/emotional development. I wholeheartedly would recommend The Children's Academy to anyone!

  • Ida Wainschel

    Our youngest is finishing her second year at the Children's Academy, and we are happy to have found it. We had sent our older child to Alpine Montessori in Millburn, but didn't have a great experience with teacher to child attention. The "big room" at Children's Academy and is much closer to the Montessori method I remember as a child, and the number of teachers providing guidance and encouragement has had a wonderful influence on our child's love of learning and love of school. We've also loved getting to know the other children and parents. It's a special place.

  • Ryan Wobbrock

    Our child is new to the school and we are ecstatic with his, and our, experience. He is already learning, growing and developing academically and personally in impressive ways. The staff is skilled, caring and professional - they go above and beyond to provide insight and understanding for parents. We couldn't recommend The Children's Academy more highly.

  • Ashley Lebrun

    Our kiddo has been at The Children's Academy for almost 2 years now and we could not be more thrilled about her experience and growth. She loves her teachers so much, and she’s exposed to so many beautiful things like Spanish and French, cooking classes, music and more. She’s confident, well fed, happy and well rested. Her teachers are communicative, kind, patient and sincere. We honestly couldn't ask for more.

  • Radhika Iyengar

    My daughter has been going to Children's Academy for 2 years now. It has been an amazing experience. Every day she brings back wonderful activity sheets from school. She is very proud to show her work to us. I am amazed to see the variety of activities done at school. The curriculum is very true to the Montessori approach. My daughter was initially very shy and reluctant in making friends. The teachers have really helped her in this respect. Now she has wonderful friends at school. I find all the teachers to be very committed and friendly. They are always available to discuss progress/issues. The school invites and engages parents to participate in school activities. I really recommend this school!

  • Angela Kahng

    GREAT SCHOOL! All 3 of my children have attended The Children's Academy over the past 7 years. The Children's Academy provides a strong academic foundation for preschoolers in a warm and nurturing environment. The teachers are experienced and extremely attentive; they take the time to get to know and understand each child's strengths, as well as his/her needs and areas of growth. In all 3 classrooms, I've found that the teachers maintain a really nice balance between being an authoritative figure and a friend. They treat the children with respect, and in return the students are kind, courteous, and well-behaved. Truly a positive learning environment for preschool children! This is our last year and we will miss this school tremendously!

  • Alison Poe

    The teachers are experienced and work extremely well together as a team. They're warm and kind yet very good at maintaining order. The curriculum is very faithful to the Montessori approach. My daughter has been extraordinarily happy at Children's Academy! As a preschooler, she now reads very confidently and can do addition and subtraction up to 20 -- but more importantly, she feels comfortable, safe, and appreciated in the positive environment of the Children's Academy.

The Montessori Way

We work together with our families creating the perfect Montessori exposure for our children!  We truly encourage parents to be a part of their children's educational experience.  Our goal is that the children feel at home when they’re not and loved when their parents are away!

 In the true belief of the Montessori system that Maria Montessori pioneered, The Academy promotes positivity and respect in our classroom while teaching real life skills and placing focus on empowering children to grow and explore with their own minds.

“Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us
by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future.”
- Maria Montessori

 
 

 What The Montessori
Classroom Offers

Children are gifted, curious and creative.  The material within the classroom captures their interest for voluntary learning and exploration. The classroom provides an environment that respects a child’s individuality, enriches emotional and physical development, and addresses the needs of every child.

Montessori schools work to develop culturally literate children and nurture their fragile sparks of curiosity, creativity and intelligence.  View our list below to gain an understanding of what is taught and explored at The Children’s Academy.

Click on any of the buttons to learn more about your child’s experience inside the Montessori classroom.