About The Montessori Schools in New York City

Located in downtown New York City, The Montessori Schools offers a dynamic early childhood education program grounded in the time-tested methods of Dr. Maria Montessori. Our mission is to nurture children's creativity, self-awareness, and academic readiness in an environment that supports lifelong success.

Our SoHo campus welcomes children ages 18 months to 6 years, while our Flatiron campus serves children ages 2 to 6 years.

We are committed to guiding your child’s development in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared, and modern environment. Children work both independently and in mixed-age classrooms, fostering self-confidence, time management, self-discipline, and collaborative problem-solving. Our teachers promote open communication and encourage the thoughtful exchange of ideas, helping students grow into curious, confident, and compassionate young learners.

Research—including the renowned “Marshmallow Study” by Mischel, Ebbesen, and Zeiss at Stanford—has shown that the early years are critical to a child’s emotional and cognitive development. These are the years when the brain is most open, adaptable, and ready to learn.

At The Montessori Schools, we embrace this responsibility with care and purpose, cultivating a lifelong love of learning in every child. This is our promise to each family we serve.

Founded by Marco R. Ciocca, The Montessori Schools brings the time-tested Montessori approach and distinctive enrichment programs to families across New York City.

Plainly, the environment must be a living one, directed by a higher intelligence, arranged by an adult who is prepared for his mission.— Maria Montessori