About
Our Founding
The Montessori Schools was founded with a simple vision: to create an authentic Montessori education where children are respected as capable, curious learners and families feel supported every step of the way.
Founded by Marco R. Ciocca, our first campus opened in Flatiron in 2013, followed by our SoHo campus in 2014, bringing thoughtfully prepared Montessori environments to two of Manhattan's most vibrant neighborhoods. Since then, we have remained committed to delivering an authentic AMI Montessori education that nurtures confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. Today, that founding vision continues to guide every classroom, every teacher, and every family who becomes part of The Montessori Schools community.
Mission Statement
To encourage the development of the whole child by providing a comprehensive Montessori education, cultivating independent thought and foundational skills as well as awareness of their environment; empathy for others; social ease and confidence.
To establish within a child the intellectual, emotional, and physical rigor needed to become a self-directed learner, flexible thinker, creative problem solver, and support their ever-increasing curiosity about the world in which they live.
To help our students to grow up to be successful global citizens.
Philosophy Statement
Every child is one-of-a-kind. It is our responsibility as Montessori educators to respect the needs and encourage the independent growth of each student by creating a learning environment that does the same. While well-structured and clearly defined, our methodologies are free to adapt to the individual development levels, interests and strengths of each student.
We firmly believe that the best way for a child to thrive is to empower that child by creating an environment filled with exciting possibilities to learn through all five senses.