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Twin Parks has three locations: Central Park Montessori, Park West Montessori and Riverside Montessori.
Our schools serve children ages 3 months to 5 years and are accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Middle States Commission on Elementary Education (MSCE).
Our Montessori approach and beautifully designed environments are enhanced and brought to real life by our proximity and frequent use of Central Park and East River Park for learning, building motor skills, and for fresh air and fun!
Full and part-time schedules are available; tuition varies accordingly. Please see our website for details. www.twinparks.orgCall for more information regarding our Summer Camp Program. (Summer camp is limited to currently enrolled students and students who have enrolled for the following school year.)
Summer Program Cost Notes
Enroll in any two-week sessions for 8 total weeks. Comparable to school tuition.
Arts and Music Programs: Enrichment Program, Extended Day Program, Music Class, suzuki violin
School Notes
Twin Parks has three facilities on the Upper West Side: Central
Park Montessori, Park West Montessori and Riverside Montessori. Our
schools serve children ages 3 months to 6 years and have been
accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Middle
States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACS).
At Twin Parks schools, infants, toddlers, and young children
learn that their independence is valued and that we have faith in
their agency. We encourage free movement, choice within careful
limits, and ensure they know their voices are heard. As children
get older, they begin to learn about time management. We teach them
practical life skills useful in the classroom, home, and beyond
that allow them to take care of themselves, of others, and of their
environment. Supporting this independence gives children a
tremendous sense of empowerment and confidence that allow them to
feel at ease and to progress happily and quickly through the
curriculum.
The Montessori maxim of "following the child" begins by having
teachers trained in the specific developmental stages of children,
and the growing familiarity they have with each child they work
with through daily observation and interactions. By honoring where
children are in their development, we create educational
environments that meet their needs and support ongoing progress.
Because learning is not always linear, each individual child will
need different challenges and supports throughout their time at
Twin Parks, and will also have opportunities to study areas of
personal interest more deeply.
Upon stepping into a Montessori classroom, one immediately sees
the difference in our environments. We value natural materials and
prefer natural lighting. Living things (both plants and animals)
are present, as are low shelves that allow children to easily
access their work. There are areas for children to work in a group
or alone, and on the floor or in a chair. Materials are of high
quality, inspiring the children who use them to make their work
beautiful.
In addition to the plants and animals that children help care
for, our classrooms often have a museum-like quality to them.
Depending on what the children are studying, one could find a
variety of interesting specimens. Dissected owl pellets, ancient
fossils, and sparkling geodes are just a few of the countless
possibilities. Natural studies such as botany and zoology begin at
the primary level. Our proximity to Central Park and Riverside Park
allow us to bring our students out into nature whenever possible,
giving them an opportunity to enjoy it firsthand and bring their
learning to life!
Our students are global citizens who are preparing to be
successful 21st century human beings. Care and respect for oneself,
others, and the world and all its inhabitants is built into the
classroom culture and the Practical Life and Grace and Courtesy
curriculum strands. In addition, World geography is taught
beginning at a young age and children learn about traditions from a
wide range of cultures, and families and community members are
invited and encouraged to share their own cultural and family
traditions with the community.
At its core, Montessori is simply is a way of being with and
guiding children that allows each child to develop fully into the
person he or she was destined to be. Just as you make every effort
to ensure your home is loving and safe so your child feels secure
and well-adjusted we work diligently to ensure the physical
environment, the teachers, and the student community will meet your
child`s needs with respect and support at each step in his
educational journey.
What is the acceptance rate of Central Park/Twin Parks Montessori Schools?
The acceptance rate of Central Park/Twin Parks Montessori Schools is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.
Does Central Park/Twin Parks Montessori Schools offer a summer program?
Yes, Central Park/Twin Parks Montessori Schools offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Central Park/Twin Parks Montessori Schools?
The application deadline for Central Park/Twin Parks Montessori Schools is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Central Park/Twin Parks Montessori Schools is Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School (0.1 miles away)
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(3 reviews)
57/5/2024
We love the school. My partner & I were so concern on our 1 year old daughter to to start school/daycare vs. spending more time home. We research all UWS, even visited schools in UES to find the best fit. When we visited CP Montessori - Yes...it was so obvious that this is the place to choose. They took extra care, utilizing a phased approach to get our child to school (teachers visited us home first), then really took everything at the pace of our daughter. Our child loved going to school and was outstanding to see her evolution from crawling to walking out of her stroller and pushing the door to meet her teachers and friends. Teachers were outstanding. We almost felt we are leaving our daughter with our parents.... The amount of activities our child learned, especially the independence she developed is really WOW. With the other parents, we truly formed a community. We fully recommend CP Montessori. Best decision we took!
- Posted by Parent - Stefan A.
56/28/2024
Our son attended CP Montessori for 2 years and it was the best 2 years. He loved going to school everyday. The teachers and staff are amazing; they put so much love and care to teaching our children. We will be forever thankful to our CP Montessori family and we recommend the school to all new potential families.
- Posted by Parent - Olga Cruz
57/15/2023
I am so pleased our child attended CP Montessori for 2 years- it is such a nurturing warm environment with an emphasis on education and community. The teachers and staff make the children feel welcome and excited to learn every day. I`m sad we will be leaving the school (for kindergarten)!
- Posted by Parent - Elle C
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