The Suffern Montessori School is a non-profit independent corporation, and is an approved affiliate of the American Montessori Society. Our school is open to all children ages two years nine months (potty-trained) through age six. The members of our staff are certified by the American Montessori Society and the state of New York. They are dedicated to creating a love of learning which has its roots in early childhood. Montessori is a personalized approach whereby each child, respected as an individual, discovers both the joy of friendship in a spontaneous society, and the joy of responding to his sensitive periods for learning. The young child is in a stage of life where both his mind and his body are growing rapidly. Preschool is an important step in the child's growth. In many cases it is that first big step towards independence. It is our goal to make sure that it is a successful step for the child and we hope to instill in the child a feeling of confidence, security, and peace. This will free the child to follow his natural curiosity for learning. ...read more