Schedule Offerings

Greenpoint Montessori does not offer partial-week offerings. All schedules include 5 days per week. ​
8:30-2:30    Full Day                  
8:30-12:30   Half Day + Lunch  
​8:30-11:30   Half Day                
We do not offer after-care.

Basics

​Ages   30 months - 5 years
Ratio   6 children : 1 teacher
School Size   12 children
Philosophy   Greenpoint Montessori brings high quality, intimate, Montessori education to Greenpoint. Children can follow their passions in this child-led, emergent curriculum. We follow the Montessori approach to learning, which values self-directed learning and hands-on play. We believe children can be empowered to follow their interests and curiosities if given the independence and tools to do so. We value self-expression, building a sense of community, and building character.
Potty Training   Not required
Outdoor space   ​Private Backyard

Rhythm of the Day

8:30-9:00
Drop-off
8:30-10:30
​Montessori work cycle - this is a time of intense focus and concentration as children use materials in the classroom. We use this time to allow the children to explore independently and work on lessons with a teacher. Snack is available throughout the work cycle.
10:30-11:30
Outside time - children play independently in our private backyard. They might spend time caring for our plants, climbing on our climbing wall, playing group games, or resting in the shade. ​
11:30-12:30
​Lunch - we provide home-cooked vegetarian meals. Check out our Meal Menu for this month's offerings.
12:30-1:00
​Rest time - all children relax for at least half an hour. Children who fall asleep will be allowed to sleep as long as needed.
1:00-2:30
Afternoon activities - a great time for spontaneous projects and group activities for children who do not nap. Snack is available during afternoon activities.

Location
​288 McGuiness is a wonderful place for Greenpoint Montessori. Every morning, teachers greet the children in the backyard then head on in to the classroom where the open layout is specially prepared for the children to learn and grow independently. We have child-height windows that look out to our community (street) and windows that look onto our big backyard. We are a short walk to the Greenpoint Ave G line. Please be aware that Greenpoint Montessori is located in a residential building with no commercial signage.

Calendar

At Greenpoint Montessori, we believe that consistency is an important element of a young child's schedule as they develop a sense of routine and order. That's why we've decided to operate on a year-round calendar with the school year beginning in September and continuing into the following August.