Apple Montessori School

After reading some of the reviews below, I felt compelled to offer my own opinion based on long term experience with Apple Montessori Schools. I am not only a current parent, but a former student myself. Although the locations have expanded throughout the years, it is the same core principals and quality teaching that I experienced as a child. My children are well beyond peers their age, and I can honestly say are ahead of the required expectations at their age level. I have found that they employ a staff of individuals that care about my children while also reinforcing important life principals and making learning a fun experience! My eldest child is always excited to come home and share a new ""game"" that they learned at school that day. The children have fun playing the ""games"", but in fact there is constant learning behind everything that is taught and done at the school. I have also had a good experience with the extracurricular activities such as book fairs and trunk or treats. I do not know of any other preschool in the area that operate as much like a school as this. I am proud to say this is a true nursery school and not a glorified daycare program. more

There are three things I looked for in a school: Safety, Curriculum, Diversity. I can absolutely say that this school has exceeded my expectations in all three areas. Being a mom that works full-time, it's critical for me to know that my children's time spent at school is helping them prepare for a very competitive college experience and then the work force. Let me give you some examples of how this school goes above and beyond. I was traveling out of town and missed the parent teacher conference. My husband attended. Yet the teacher still phoned me to give me an update. My children take a 2nd language. They are both in the music program. Spelling tests begin in K. My children's classmates actually reflect the world in which we live. The school also just implemented a world class security system. I can't say enough about this school, it's very capable teachers and the environment for success the are creating for my children! more

This is school is awesome!!! I cannot say how happy I am that my 2 children attend Apple. I made the mistake of taking my 4 year out of Apple and going to a Catholic school. After 1 year I ran back to Apple in tears seeking guidance after the terrible experience my children endured in the Catholic School. Within 2 weeks I started to see the sparkle in my son s eyes return. I wish Apple went through 12th grade. My children are receiving an excellent education in a safe environment. Academically, Apple is superior on every level. They engage the child to learn and give them the desire to what to learn more. Catholic/Public schools do not even show a child how to properly hold a pencil. They foster bullies and do not inspire greatness. The Catholic/public teachers fall below average and the proof is in (for those who do not have experience first hand to compare) test scores. The administration is wonderful. I personally prefer a no nonsense professional business structure and policy for staff and parents. But some parents are whiny and need to be coddled and difficult to please. The school runs smoothly admin and edu and that is why Apple is so successful. more

I have two kids currently attending Apple Montessori in Wayne, NJ. My daughter started when she was 11 months and now in Pre-K. My son, on the other hand, enrolled when when he was 18 months and now in nursery. I am truly grateful that I am able to send my kids to AMS. The staff is kind, caring and helpful. On the hand, I am amazed at my kids progress. They are independent, creative and confident in the work they do, thanks to AMS! The school also provides afterschool sports/activities that as a full-time working mom, I do not have to worry about drop-ups/drop-offs. more