An independent, not-for-profit preschool on Manhattan's Upper West Side, Morningside Montessori School combines Montessori principles with contemporary research-based approaches. In partnership with our close-knit family community, we cultivate each child's curiosity, joy, compassion, and independence, laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. 

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It was awesome to witness the eclipse with our MMS community on our terrace yesterday! We were so lucky to have one of our parents bring their telescope - complete with a sun filter for safety - and assist our students and other parents (along with s
We’re so excited to share that the MMS Alumni Picnic will be held in Crab Apple Grove in Riverside Park on Friday, May 17th, starting at 5pm - we hope you can join! Pack a dinner or pick up a pizza, bring a blanket, and connect with your fellow
Dressing Frames are a staple on the Practical Life shelves in a Montessori classroom. They allow children to practice a variety of closures they might encounter on different types of clothing. Children in our Toddler Program begin by working on zippi
The goal of a Montessori classroom is to support children in their academic and personal independence - all while having fun! Some works on the Practical Life shelves in the Early Childhood classroom include pouring/transferring, beading, and cutting
National Read Across America Day is always on March 2nd, Dr Seuss’ birthday. To celebrate, the shelves in our Toddler Class were filled with Dr Seuss books. As a book extension, which helps bring books to life, the children created Cat in the H
Over the last couple of weeks the children in our Toddlers Program have been loving all of the Valentine’s themed materials and throughout their classroom! Additionally, they crafted Valentine’s Day cards which were mailed home to surpris
Last week our students celebrated the 100th day of school and last night our parents gathered for a Relax & Refresh evening where they repaired and organized books, touched up well-loved materials, helped create new teacher imagined materials, an

Diversity Statement

Morningside Montessori welcomes children, families, and employees of any age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, marital or relationship status, or disability. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, marital or relationship status, or disability in administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid and loan programs, or other school-administered programs.