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Montessori School 27
132 Valentine Lane • Yonkers, NY 10705 •
(914) 376-8455

  • Grades Pre-K – 6
  • Montessori
  • Humanities & Creative Arts

The Theme/Philosophy
Montessori Program with a Focus on Humanities & Creative Arts

  • Vibrant, child-centered environment taught by Montessori certified teachers and full-time assisting adults
  • Montessori instructional materials allow children to learn at their own pace through discovery activities
  • Students are grouped in multi-age classes which support a non-competitive, cooperative learning atmosphere
    – Multiage grouping include Pre-K and K; 1, 2 and 3 and 4, 5 and 6
  • A solid academic foundation is provided in a stimulating environment
  • The child-centered learning environment fosters a strong sense of community and commitment for students, parents and staff
  • Art, music, literature and philosophy are integrated into the instructional program
  • A fully equipped greenhouse gives students the opportunity
    to observe and study botany and horticulture through hands on experience
  • Children entering the school after prekindergarten must bepreviously enrolled in a certified Montessori program

The Partners

This school works closely with:

  • American Montessori Society
  • Center for Montessori Teacher Education
  • Healthy Respect
  • Girl Scouts
  • Beczak Environmental and Education Center
  • IBM
  • Philipse Manor Hall
  • S.M.A.R.T. Program
  • Junior Achievement
  • Sonora House, Inc.

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