Hinder them not" Montessori School is a Montessori/Christian preschool and kindergarten located in Kenilworth, New Jersey.
We service the Union County area and are located approximately one mile from Union, Cranford, Roselle Park and Westfield.
We are one mile from exit 138 off the Garden State Parkway and 1/2 mile from Route 22 East, Union.
"Hinder them Not" is both a Montessori School and a Christian School.
Having a vision and a calling to start a Montessori/Christian preschool, Sally McGeehan founded "Hinder them Not" in 1999.
All children are always cared for with understanding and appreciation.
"Hinder them Not" is a non-denominational Christian school teaching God's love and goodness.
In addition to Montessori spiritual principles, children are also taught basic Christian beliefs.
Our classroom is a peaceful place, a nurturing place, a place for children, and a place of learning.
"Hinder them Not" Montessori School's mission is to provide an excellent Montessori environment and make available to each child a safe place to learn and grow socially and academically.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Hinder them not" Montessori School is a Montessori/Christian preschool and kindergarten located in Kenilworth, New Jersey. We service the Union County area and are located approximately one mile from Union, Cranford, Roselle Park and Westfield. We are one mile from exit 138 off the Garden State Parkway and 1/2 mile from Route 22 East, Union. "Hinder them Not" is both a Montessori School and a Christian School. Having a vision and a calling to start a Montessori/Christian preschool, Sally McGeehan founded "Hinder them Not" in 1999. All children are always cared for with understanding and appreciation. "Hinder them Not" is a non-denominational Christian school teaching God's love and goodness. In addition to Montessori spiritual principles, children are also taught basic Christian beliefs. Our classroom is a peaceful place, a nurturing place, a place for children, and a place of learning. "Hinder them Not" Montessori School's mission is to provide an excellent Montessori environment and make available to each child a safe place to learn and grow socially and academically.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hinder Them Not Montessori School?
The application deadline for Hinder Them Not Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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