Why Montessori?
A Home Away From Home
A Montessori learning environment is an extension of your home. It is a self-paced environment where children’s natural development of self, language, and mathematics flourish. Current best educational practices and scientific research continue to validate Dr. Montessori’s pedagogy. Click here for more information.
Accreditation
An Accredited School
We are proud to be accredited by three esteemed accreditation bodies, namely, The American Montessori School (AMS), Middle States Association (MSA-CESS), and The NJ Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS).
Accreditation is a choice and a commitment. It reflects our school’s mission to continuously achieve educational excellence ensuring that our teachers, curriculum, and facilities uphold the highest standards in early childhood education. Our commitment to education continues to be one of the many reasons why more than 2000 families and our Montessori certified teachers, a team with a combined 100 years of teaching experience, have made their home at Westmont. Additional accreditation information may be found here.
The Westmont Montessori School provides a peaceful environment that fosters the development of independence, self-esteem, integrity, and personal responsibility. Our Montessori philosophy empowers each child by providing the foundation to excel academically, to develop respect for self and others, and to value the diverse world in which we live. The Westmont graduate is a capable young person who is inspired to be an active participant in their learning.
Click the color-coded program to see the journey.
MONTESSORI & Me
A MONTESSORI & Me class, children and caregivers happily explore and discover the inviting Montessori environment while bonding in play, song, and language. Children 15 months and older may participate. Please call Auris Vanderbilt, 908-879-6355 or email avanderbilt@westmontmontessori.org for more details.
Little Steps Montessori
The Little Steps Montessori’s cozy environment was created especially for the heart and mind of a young child, thereby, granting a child the opportunity to learn through play and exploration. Children 18 – 30 months may participate. Click here to apply.
Toddlers
Immersed in a small group setting, our Toddler class provides a safe, nurturing atmosphere, allowing for children to foster independence and the love of learning at their own pace. In this sensorial environment, children develop their fine and gross motor, language, spatial, math, and social skills while exploring hands-on activities. Children 2 and older by October 1 may participate. Click here to apply.
Early Childhood
In the Early Childhood classroom, multi-age children combine to form a community of learners. This multiyear Montessori cycle offers a unique experience for each child and provides ample opportunities to advance socially, emotionally, and academically. The curriculum encompasses the individualized learning of mathematics, language arts, practical life skills, science, and cultural studies. Children 3 and older by October 1 may participate. Click here to apply.
Kindergarten
A leadership year for every child, Kindergarten culminates from the foundation laid through the previous years at Westmont. The child solidifies essential knowledge, thinking skills, and strength of character - all necessary to flourish as capable children today and successful adults tomorrow. Children 5 and older by October 1 may participate. Click here to apply.
After Care Program (AP)
The aftercare program provides the opportunity to extend a child’s day right here at Westmont and to partner with our families to fulfill a childcare need. Peace of mind comes from knowing a child will continue to be in a familiar place where they are safe, active, learning, nurtured, and engaged after the school day ends. For more details, please contact Auris Vanderbilt, 908-879-6355 or avanderbilt@westmontmontessori.org
Summer Camp 2025
Camp Westmont offers young campers ages 15 mos. – 6 yrs. the opportunity to continue growing under the guidance of our experienced and certified Montessori staff. Come create, discover, play, and make new friends in our beautiful indoor and outdoor environments. For additional information, contact Auris Vanderbilt (avanderbilt@westmontmontessori.org) or click here to view camp offerings.
The best experience we could have ever imagined… Our daughter is self-confident, a leader in most situations and loves to learn. She is BEYOND ready to tackle her 1st grade year and enter into a new school…and this is all because she attended this beautiful school for 4 years. You will be missed Westmont.
