Straight answers for NYC parents — what Montessori actually is, how to tell real from branding, and how to navigate admissions and cost. Written from primary sources, not marketing.
The principles, what the research really shows, and the myths — in plain English.
Read → 02AMS vs AMI vs “Montessori-inspired,” and why the name means less than you think.
Read → 03A vetting checklist, the questions to ask on a tour, and the red flags to watch for.
Read → 04ISAAGNY dates month by month — plus the Montessori “apply at age 3” quirk.
Read → 052026–27 tuition across NYC's Montessori schools, what's included, and where to find aid.
Read → 0628 terms — Casa, work cycle, normalization, Erdkinder — defined simply.
Read → 07ADHD, shy kids, transitioning to “regular” school, Reggio vs Waldorf, and more.
Read → 08NYC's free early-childhood programs, who's eligible, and which schools offer no-cost seats.
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