The Children's Academy vs. Alpine Montessori of Millburn
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School Overview
School
Overview
The Children's Academy is a Montessori school providing an excellent Montessori education for children ages 2 1/2 thru 6 1/2.
Each child is encouraged to work to their fullest potential, while providing a peaceful and nurturing environment throughout the school.
Alpine Montessori of Millburn was established in 1978. The school's unique Montessori program has been serving the Millburn-Short Hills area for 35 years. The school is licensed for 89 children and is comprised of 6-7 smaller classrooms with a low teacher-student ratio.
The school's strong academic program is delivered in a warm and nurturing environment by a faculty who an average have been with the school for over ten years.
Grades Offered
PK-K
NS-NS
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Mild learning differences
Year Founded
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1978
Students Body
Total Students
65 students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
18
32
Pre-K Students
43
24
Kindergarten Students
4
15
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
8 teachers
Average Class Size
18
8
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:9
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,700
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Tuition Notes
Half day is the popular class of choice.
All day provides a total Montessori experience.
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Acceptance Rate
100%
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Admissions Director
Debra Smith
Patricia Stroman and Ah Young Lee
Admissions Associate
Karen Sarno
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Dance, Music, Science, Summer