You Have Questions, We Have Answers.

Does my child need prior Montessori experience?

No! The greatest thing about a primary class is that a child is still in a phase of development where s/he is absorbing the world. We handle introducing your child to the environment and materials and ensure that presentations are planned according to each child's specific developmental needs.

Do you offer financial aid?

Yes. We have a strong equity principle. We are committed to providing a high-quality Montessori education to underserved populations. If you are interested in applying, please email info@dahliamontessorinj.org.

Why Montessori?

Dr. Montessori’s original observations of children, over one hundred years ago, stand true today: that children are naturally good, naturally peaceful, and naturally motivated to learn. The scientific principles of observation, analysis, reflection, and action helped her to develop specific materials and methods for serving children at each developmental stage. We believe these same principles can be used in Montessori classrooms today, to serve the children in the environment and to help translate Montessori’s original vision to the demands of our modern world.

Is there a parent education component? If so, what does it look like?

Yes. We are committed to blurring the lines between school and home. We host family community nights several times throughout the year, in which we share our parenting experiences and shed some light on Montessori theory. We also welcome parents into the classroom as observers and strongly encourage participation in volunteer activities throughout the year. We are building out a parent library, as well, in which you are welcomed to check out books.

Does my child need to be potty trained?

To maintain each child’s privacy and dignity, we ask that all students have independence with toileting. Should your child need assistance in the restroom, we, of course, will be able to help.

When can we visit Dahlia?

Abriremos nuestro espacio para tours en julio. Mientras tanto, le invitamos a programar una cita para visitar Lily Montessori en Belmar, donde actualmente estamos hospedando a un grupo pequeño de cinco niños y puede darse una idea de cómo funciona nuestro programa.