Welcome to Bernie's Montessori!

Leader in Early Childhood Education Since 1988

Since its founding in 1988 by Bernadette Mallawaaratchy, Bernie's Montessori has been giving children a head start to a successful academic journey. We understand how positive experiences in the first 5 years of life can prepare a child with the confidence to reach for the stars. Visit us and discover why so many of our students return to Bernie’s Montessori years later as parents or members of our staff.

"Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment." - Dr. Maria Montessori

What Makes Bernie's Montessori Special

Learning Beyond Classrooms

Your child will have regular nature walks along the lakeshore and woods where they will experience their natural world as it changes through the seasons. We also organize regular field trips to exciting places.

The school features a large playground quietly away from traffic and shaded with trees and overlooking Legion Lake and Veterans Park for your child to play, explore, make friends, and have fun! It is beautifully landscaped with natural materials (grass, sand, pea gravel, trees, plants) for child sensory development. For health and safety reasons, our playgrounds are free of artificial turf on concrete or shredded tire waste.

Screen-Free Learning Environment

Our classrooms are free of screens, big or small. We utilize carefully designed classroom materials and hands-on activities help young children develop their creativity, attention, concentration, organization, and sense of order.

Teachers with a Shared Vision

When we recall fond memories from school, most often we think of our favorite teachers. A beautifully constructed school means little without caring and stable staff. At Bernie’s Montessori, we carefully select teachers that share our unique vision and values. We are proud to have some of the lowest turnover in the industry.

Bernie's Montessori School

1100 E 66th St