Apple Montessori Schools & Camps - Kinnelon

Very racist school!

This school is one of the worst schools to send to if your child is of color. They will make your child feel less of themselves all due to their skin color. My daughter was never included in trips or activities and theyd never have a valid answer as to why. I reported multiple incidents and nothing was ever done. I paid the tuition fee (full time) which was not cheap plus camera access (which I was never provided with) and extra for after care and my daughter was STILL not treated like the rest. Staff members began to notice the different treatment my daughter would get and report it to me because they felt horrible having to follow their “protocols” .. teachers were even punished for bringing it to my attention. This entire schools administrators are just corrupt. Down to the director and assistant director. My daughter is now questioning why she isn’t lighter with lighter hair because this school just brainwashed her to think her complexion was a problem.

We enrolled our 2 year old son in Sept 2023. I went to a handful of different preschools and nothing quite stood out as much as Apple Montessori Kinnelon. The moment I walked through the school with director Mrs. Henkel I felt at ease. The school is safe, clean, welcoming and structured. They have wonderful programs, all of the teachers and staff are so kind and helpful. Our 2 year old son always comes home with a smile!They truly care for our son and I feel that we found a wonderful school. Our teacher Mrs. DeCelles is wonderful, caring and a fabulous educator. Our aid Ms. Marz is my sons “school mommy.” He loves her deeply. You can tell she really cares for him and therefore built a bond. We are so happy we decided to go with Apple Montessori Kinnelon.

I am really happy with the education my son is receiving at Apple Montessori school in Kinnelon. Ms. Wilgus is very attentive and sweet to all kids.

Not real Montessori they are judgmental and cliquish. My 3 yr old went there for camp last summer. My son is a smart, busy child w/ ADHD. Yes he did have a difficult day or 2 but nothing where he was hurting other children or adults. At the end of camp no one approached me or expressed concerns. When I went to register him for this yr they told me they would not offer him admission Bc of his behavior. HUH?!? a 3 yr old. If that was the case why didn’t anyone say something during the summer. This is not what Montessori is about. We didn’t fit in as a family and they didn’t want us back. Send your kids elsewhere!

Our son was expelled after two months of starting, according to them due to his behavior and justifying that his school was not the right one for our son. Can you believe what a parent can feel in this situation, when they spent time looking for the first school for their 3-year-old son? we decided to enroll him in another montessori school, after a year, our son has not had any incident, he follows instructions, he takes his nap without any problem, at Apple it was terrifying for him to take a nap. Unfortunately our bad experience was due to the poor preparation of Apple teachers and directors, with this situation we expected accompaniment to help our son in his process, in exchange, we received rejection, no solidarity and the expulsion of our little one.

Everyone there has been fantastic with my daughter. Would highly recommend

We love Apple Montessori in Kinnelon! The teachers and staff are amazing! Mrs. Kica and Mrs. Miller are my kids’ teachers! They are professional,passionate, patient, warm and caring ! They work really hard with the kids and they love what they do! We are very happy with the education and experience that my kids get at Apple! Thank you for all you do! 💗💙❤️