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Early Childhood Education
Serving Families in Oakland, NJ
About Us
Meadows Montessori provides a supportive learning environment that helps children build social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative skills offering an 'Education of life'.
Traditionally, Montessori education is quite expensive. Meadows Montessori is committed to make this powerful tool of early childhood education affordable to all families.
Our Philosophy
We ignite young children's natural curiosity and love for learning through hands-on, engaging Montessori experiences.
We lay the foundation for a fulfilling future by building essential skills children carry with them for life.
We provide a joyful, secure, and loving environment where every child feels safe to grow and thrive.
We encourage preschoolers to explore and discover the world around them through purposeful, child-led activities.
We promote self-directed learning, empowering children to follow their interests and learn at their own pace.
We promote self-confidence, independent thought, and critical thinking — essential skills for lifelong success.
We foster social-emotional and intellectual growth, nurturing the whole child in a supportive community.
Meet Our Team
Senior Academic Advisor
Ingrid is a renowned Montessori educator with a wealth of experience in Montessori teaching in four states, Texas, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia for four decades. She graduated from Adelphi University with a B.S. in Education and earned her American Montessori Society Early Childhood Teaching Credential from the Houston Montessori Center.
She began her teaching career in Garden City, New York and later taught in Texas, Maryland, and North Carolina before moving to Virginia. Over the years she has taught all ages, elementary through high school but Montessori pre-school has remained her passion.
As Senior Academic Advisor at Meadows Montessori, Ingrid brings her decades of expertise to guide our curriculum and teaching approach, ensuring every child receives the highest quality Montessori education.
Assistant Teacher
Parent Testimonials
Hear from the families who have experienced the Meadows Montessori difference first-hand.
A Happy Mom
We couldn't be happier with our decision to send our son to Meadows Montessori School. Our son has made a positive transformation becoming more self-sufficient, respectful, and eager to explore new things. He takes pride in dressing himself, preparing snacks, and cleaning up after himself. We are amazed by his critical thinking and problem solving abilities. Everyone who meets him compliments him on his maturity and intelligence for someone who just turned three a few months ago. He is not only memorizing facts; he's genuinely understanding and applying what he learns. We are grateful for his nurturing teachers and the solid foundation he's receiving at Meadows.
Incredibly Satisfied
I am incredibly satisfied with my daughter's experience at the Meadows Montessori school in Oakland, NJ. Not only has she become more social, but her independent skills have also grown tremendously. The school's tailored approach to her needs allowed her to learn a lot in a short amount of time. I particularly appreciate their unique approach to all subjects and curriculum. I'm eagerly looking forward to the upcoming school year and the continued growth and development I know she will experience at this exceptional school.
Enroll Your Child
Begin your child's journey with an education that nurtures curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. Schedule a tour or get in touch today.
