Apple Montessori Schools
Apple Montessori Schools Cliffside Park, 600 Gorge Rd, Cliffside Park, NJ 7010
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Apple Montessori Schools offers weekly themes, daily water play, and hands-on experiences for children. The program includes sign language for infants, practical life activities such as watering the classroom plant, and hands-on exploration with Montessori materials like the Montessori metal inset and Seguin Boards.
• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Schedule: Summer Camp starts July 6, 2026
Apple Montessori Schools was founded by Rex and Jane Bailey in 1972 and has been in operation for over 50 years. The program states that it has been trusted by more than 25,000 parents over this time. Apple's mission is to enrich and inspire children to reach their fullest potential as kind, independent, confident, and curious individuals, for a lifetime of happiness and success. The schools offer programs from six weeks to sixth grade, including Infant, Toddler, Primary/Preschool-Kindergarten, Elementary, and Summer Camp, with Toddler Programs starting at 18 months and before and after-care options. The curriculum is described as an academically forward Montessori curriculum that blends authentic Montessori with evidence-based phonics, with lessons that happen one-on-one, and notes that many children read as early as age 4 and that by kindergarten, students are reading full sentences and short books and writing their own stories. The program uses mixed-age Montessori levels and focuses on independence, hands-on exploration, and self-directed learning, nurturing a love of learning from infancy through elementary with proven Montessori methods. Apple Montessori Schools is accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS). The program reports that the average teacher tenure is over 8 years, with some teachers having been with Apple Montessori Schools for more than two decades. One parent testimonial states, “Our children have both had a great time at Apple! I would recommend this school to anyone who is interested in a really academic preschool. They are so loving and nurturing. They are the complete package.” (Deena McClelland, Google).
Last updated July 5, 2026.
• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Schedule: Summer Camp starts July 6, 2026
Apple Montessori Schools was founded by Rex and Jane Bailey in 1972 and has been in operation for over 50 years. The program states that it has been trusted by more than 25,000 parents over this time. Apple's mission is to enrich and inspire children to reach their fullest potential as kind, independent, confident, and curious individuals, for a lifetime of happiness and success. The schools offer programs from six weeks to sixth grade, including Infant, Toddler, Primary/Preschool-Kindergarten, Elementary, and Summer Camp, with Toddler Programs starting at 18 months and before and after-care options. The curriculum is described as an academically forward Montessori curriculum that blends authentic Montessori with evidence-based phonics, with lessons that happen one-on-one, and notes that many children read as early as age 4 and that by kindergarten, students are reading full sentences and short books and writing their own stories. The program uses mixed-age Montessori levels and focuses on independence, hands-on exploration, and self-directed learning, nurturing a love of learning from infancy through elementary with proven Montessori methods. Apple Montessori Schools is accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS). The program reports that the average teacher tenure is over 8 years, with some teachers having been with Apple Montessori Schools for more than two decades. One parent testimonial states, “Our children have both had a great time at Apple! I would recommend this school to anyone who is interested in a really academic preschool. They are so loving and nurturing. They are the complete package.” (Deena McClelland, Google).
Last updated July 5, 2026.
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