Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Montessori Education for Lifelong Success
For over five decades, Apple Montessori Schools has remained steadfast in its mission to educate, enrich, and inspire children to reach their fullest potential as kind, independent, and curious individuals. Founded in 1972 by Rex and Jane Bailey, our institution has built a legacy of excellence through the Montessori method, offering programs from infancy through elementary education. Our curriculum extends beyond academics to include music, art, yoga, foreign language, and character development, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on structured freedom, each child is encouraged to learn at their own pace under the guidance of highly trained educators.Our teachers, with an average tenure of eight years, and our Training Department, with 16 years of experience, exemplify dedication to continuous professional growth. Accredited by the Middle States Association and recognized by the International Montessori Society, we maintain rigorous educational standards. Parent partnerships are central to our approach, ensuring families receive consistent communication and support. With 25,000+ graduates and a 95% parent recommendation rate, we continue to set high standards in early childhood education. Our outdoor classrooms and summer programs further enhance learning through nature and exploration.
Services
Infant Daycare
Toddler Program
Kindergarten
Elementary School
Summer Camp
Outdoor Classroom
Parent Partnership
Phonics Reading
Foreign Language
Music & Art
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of setting high standards in early childhood education
- Well-rounded curriculum including music, art, and foreign language
- Phonics-based reading program with students reading by age 4
- Structured freedom allowing individualized learning pace
- Highly trained staff with 8 years average teacher tenure
Associations and certifications
- Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)
- International Montessori Society
- New Jersey Montessori Association Corporation
- International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
What people say
Loves going to school
Thriving environment
Excellent teachers
Great experience
Highly recommend
Services
Infant Daycare
Our Infant Program (6 weeks-18 months) focuses on sensory development and early socialization in a nurturing environment. Certified caregivers use Montessori principles to foster motor skills and foundational learning through age-appropriate activities. Parents appreciate our attentive staff who track developmental milestones and maintain consistent communication about each child's progress.
Toddler Program
Designed for 18-month to 2.5-year-olds, this program builds independence and language skills through practical life activities. Our toddler classrooms emphasize grace and courtesy lessons while preparing children for structured learning. The curriculum includes sensory exploration and motor development activities that align with Montessori's developmental stages.
Elementary School
Our accredited elementary program (grades 1-6) expands academic subjects through experiential learning. Students engage in research-based projects that integrate math, science, literature, and cultural studies. The Montessori approach encourages self-paced learning while maintaining state educational standards for comprehensive academic preparation.
Summer Camp
Available for children aged 2-12, our summer camps combine Montessori principles with seasonal activities. Each location offers structured outdoor learning experiences, arts and crafts, and social development opportunities while maintaining educational continuity during school breaks.
Outdoor Classroom
All-age outdoor programs utilize nature as an extension of classroom learning. These experiences develop environmental awareness, physical coordination, and observational skills through structured nature exploration aligned with Montessori's emphasis on real-world connections.
People
Rex Bailey
Co-Founder
Co-founded Apple Montessori Schools in 1972 with Jane Bailey. Their vision established a legacy of Montessori education excellence spanning five decades across New Jersey.
Jane Bailey
Co-Founder
Co-founder with Rex Bailey in 1972, Jane helped shape Apple Montessori's nurturing environment and commitment to Montessori principles that continue guiding the organization's educational approach today.
Questions
Is Apple Montessori Schoolss accredited?
Yes, we're accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) and follow Montessori standards from the International Montessori Society.
What age groups do you serve?
We offer programs from infancy (6 weeks) through 6th grade, including toddler, preschool, elementary, and summer camp options.
How does Montessori education differ from traditional schools?
Our child-centered approach emphasizes self-directed learning, mixed-age classrooms, hands-on materials, and independence-focused development compared to traditional teacher-led instruction.
What makes your curriculum unique?
Beyond academics, we include music, art, yoga, foreign language, and character development in our Montessori framework with structured freedom for individual learning paces.
How do you support parent involvement?
We maintain regular communication through daily updates, parent-teacher conferences, and family events while providing educational guidance for home learning support.
What are your teacher qualifications?
Our teachers have 8-year average tenure with Montessori certifications, supported by a Training Department with 16 years of specialized educational expertise.
Reviews (2)
Yusi X.
Jan 09, 2019
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My son went there for about three months when he was turning four months. The teachers in the infant class are very caring, especially Ms Contaro. My baby didnt get sick during the time he was there. And whats special about apple is that their play area and sleeping area are in separate rooms, which we dont see in other daycares.
Nidhi
Jul 08, 2018
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Our daughter went to Apple Montessori in the infant class at Sinatra Dr for a really short time (3 months) but we loved our experience there. Unlike other daycares, the things we appreciated was how calm the environment was in general and the fact that the infants has a separate sleeping room so they could have a restful sleep.
Further, the wonderful teachers - Ms. Cabrera and Ms. Conteras - were so caring and really made an effort to understand each child's needs. It felt like they were an extension of us, which is what we were really hoping for. We had to take our daughter out due to personal
Further, the wonderful teachers - Ms. Cabrera and Ms. Conteras - were so caring and really made an effort to understand each child's needs. It felt like they were an extension of us, which is what we were really hoping for. We had to take our daughter out due to personal
