Monmouth Montessori Academy (Spring Lake Heights)

Ive worked in early childhood education for 20 years. So deciding where to send my daughter to school was an important decision . When we went on our tour of MMA I was blown away by the beautiful classroom design, the love and care of the staff , the attention to detail that Montessori believes in that shined in every aspect of the school and every child’s smiling face we saw along the way .
My daughters first year of school has been a dream come true . She has developed such important skills beyond the alphabet and numbers. Her confidence and love of herself , her friends , her teachers , and the world around her are all a wonderful foundation for her life of learning . I have had the privilege to work in many schools over my career. Ive never experienced anything like what MMA has to offer children and their families . Each child’s unique abilities are given the space to shine. We have found our home and community here .

My son just completed his first year at MMA. It's such an amazing school. His teacher knows each student's strengths and uses those to motivate them.   My son can easily get bored in school, but not this year. He would come home and tell us about the interesting lessons he would have.  He's in a classroom where he gains confidence and they all value kindness and support eachother in a safe and nurturing environment.  It's a great feeling dropping him off every morning, knowing he's in such wonderful hands.

We transferred our kids into MMA at the beginning of COVID and it was THE BEST decision we ever made. Our kids have been thriving since the first moment they walked into this school. They are internally motivated to learn and look forward to going to school EVERY SINGLE DAY. MMA is aligned with our values and has become our extended family and our kids home away from home.

Absolutely delightful and genuine Montessori environment for children, my son loved going to MMA. The owner is wonderful and ensures everyone is well taken care of- students like staff. The school itself is beautiful and well maintained. If you are looking for a community-like environment and you have the chance to live close enough to this school, you have found a gem! My advice is get on their wait-list asap! My son learned so much in ways I couldn't have imagined..so grateful I was able to give him this type of opportunity I've never had myself as a child. It truly felt like winning the lottery as *everything* (teachers, environment, culture, vibe, parents, etc.) checked all the boxes. HIGHLY recommend!!

Hands down - the best school in NJ! The admin, teachers, parents, and most of all students, make up this diverse setting that allows each child to flourish in true Montessori fashion.  The teachers at MMA are smart, savvy, caring, fun, honest and passionate. The admin will greet you with a bright smile every single morning.  The parents are immediate friends with each other. And every child in the class is glowing with desire to learn and excitement. This is the only school we will ever send our daughter for her educational journey!

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