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A School You Can Understand by Watching

Our School Day

See a day at Bergen-Lafayette Montessori School

Bergen-Lafayette Montessori School in Jersey City is here to provide families with access to high-quality Montessori early childhood education, supporting a student population that represents and celebrates the ethnic, socio-economic, racial, and ability diversity of Jersey City!

Looking to enroll?

View the enrollment process or start the 5-step admissions process here:

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For any questions or help regarding the school, contact us so that we can assist in any way we can.

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The Montessori Approach

How Children Learn Here

Montessori education is a method backed by over 100 years of results and study, characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child's natural psychological, physical, and social development.

An Inclusive Community For All

High-quality early education should reflect the world around us. We celebrate and welcome the rich diversity of Jersey City, ensuring every child feels represented and valued.

A Environment Conducive to Learning

Our multi-lingual Montessori environment pairs self-directed exploration with structured guidance. Children develop language skills, natural curiosity, and practical confidence at their own individual pace.

An Education Rooted in Responsibility

Beyond early academics, we nurture empathetic, thoughtful learners into responsible, civic-minded individuals ready to contribute meaningfully to an ever-changing world.

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Community

Why Families Choose Bergen-Lafayette Montessori

“In our son's four years at Bergen-Lafayette Montessori School, we have seen him grow tremendously, not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well. We started him in the Summer Camp before entering the Toddler classroom for a few days a week to get accustomed to the Montessori routines and environment...”

Enrollment

Our Enrollment Path

Bergen-Lafayette Montessori utilizes a 5-step admissions process when enrolling new families in our school. Please see below to view the steps in our process, which begins by registering to attend a 1-hour online information session.

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Participate in a 1-hour virtual information session

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Submit your child’s application

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Await notification of acceptance

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Complete your child’s registration

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Sign your child’s tuition agreement
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The Montessori Approach

Education programs backed by more than 100 years of study.

Montessori education is characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child's natural psychological, physical, and social development.

Our Programs:

Click here for the full programs page!

Parent & Child

Infant

Toddler

Early Childhood

Summer Camp

Tuition & Financial Aid

Making Montessori Education Accessible For All

A guiding principle at Bergen-Lafayette Montessori School is that families choose learning environments for their children, which are consistent with their values and in which they have full confidence.

Registration forms and fees from newly enrolling families will only be accepted after at least one adult family member has had the opportunity to participate in a one-hour Bergen-Lafayette Montessori School information session.

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Support the School

Help Keep Quality Learning Within Reach

Through the BLMS All-Access Scholarship, community gifts cover 30% to 60% of tuition—bridging the gap between daycare vouchers and authentic Montessori learning.

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