Welcome to Dahlia Montessori!

Dahlia is a micro Montessori school for children 2½ to 6 years old, located in beautiful Allenhurst, New Jersey.

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Child-Centered & Community-Driven

We nurture each child’s unique growth while also fostering a strong sense of community.

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Montessori

We provide a peaceful, mixed-age, child-directed environment that is true to the Montessori methodology, with AMI-certified guides.

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ASL & Inclusive Communication

We integrate American Sign Language (ASL) into daily routines, lessons, and play, fostering inclusive communication, early language development, and a supportive learning environment for all children

 
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 Our school blends the boundaries between home and school, offering a comfortable space for children to express themselves and feel inspired to learn, while growing both academically and socio-emotionally.

 
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About Our School

We are a teacher-led Montessori school that is part of the Wildflower Schools non-profit ecosystem. At Dahlia, children are inspired to learn, grow, explore the work within our prepared environment, and contribute to their community. Most of all, children feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Our school is currently enrolling students for our 2½-6 year old primary program.

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Areas of Study

Our Montessori classroom offers four main areas of study that contribute to each child’s development: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics. True to the Montessori method, these areas open up the world to children, building a foundation of joyful and inspired learning.

“I have seen such tremendous growth in my daughter over the last year and she is truly happy to go to school each morning.”

— Maura G.

In loving memory of Renée Ibáñez, whose warmth, wisdom, and dedication helped shape Dahlia Montessori into the nurturing community it is today. Her spirit lives on in every child’s joy and curiosity.