Family Stories

My son has been thriving at Montessori Children’s Center since he was 3 months old. MCC is definitely the nicest daycare in Westchester. First off, the teachers are spectacular. The classrooms are spotless and beautifully furnished and the outdoor spaces are very impressive as well. We are looking forward to the years to come!

I cannot say enough good things about the teachers and curriculum at MCC. The school is deeply dedicated to the teachings of Maria Montessori and the benefits of a Montessori education. Dr. K.T. knows each of the children individually —-she cares deeply about each and every student. It truly feels more like a family than anything. The teachers love the children like their own. I can’t imagine my children being educated by any other institution.

“We love being part of the MCC community as we can see first hand how our daughter thrives and grows in many different developmental aspects with the guidance of her wonderful teachers. She has learned to develop self confidence and independence as a small person even at the age of one right now, and it’s extremely fascinating and rewarding to see her become herself. We are very grateful for K.T. Korngold, the Director, and the staff for creating such a nurturing and comfortable environment for her to keep growing, and we are very excited for our little boy to also experience the same.”

“We send our son to MCC because we know that the staff and teachers lovingly support him to reach important milestones in his development. MCC provides a nurturing environment for him to learn, foster his independence, interact well with others, and be curious about the world around him.”

“This was our daughter’s first experience being out of my full time care at home and joining the Toddler Room. The most notable changes were her growing sense of independence and love for the many nurturing activities that became her daily work. It was interesting that while she was first learning to separate from me, she naturally gravitated towards working with the baby dolls (holding, swaddling, and washing) in a way that allowed her to be the nurturer. Her teachers encouraged this type of work, which not only gave her a sense of calm and happiness in a brand new environment, but also contributed to her feeling that she had a special job while at school. Her independence has grown even more since she has joined the Early Childhood class. In the new, larger environment, she’s exposed to so many creative activities, and opportunities to practice self-care. I am frequently delighted to hear her sing songs in other languages, sing about weather and geography, practice counting, spending longer amounts of time drawing and coloring independently, and demonstrating a greater ability to focus longer on any type of work she chooses. I am also pleasantly surprised to see her progress in dressing, hygiene, cleaning up and willingness to be a helper. It is clear to our family that the Montessori principles are helping our daughter to flourish and prepare her for independence, self-awareness, and lifelong learning.”

“MCC is a beautiful facility. It is a bright, clean, pleasant environment. I hesitate to even refer to the staff as staff, because the women who work here seem to be more than that. Our son hasn’t even been attending here for three months, and yet it seems every employee I have met knows his name and asks about his progress. Since he has gotten adjusted to the new routine he is thrilled to go to MCC every morning; and when I come to pick him up, I see that he is happily engaged, whether it be an activity where he is playing independently, interacting with other children, or receiving individualized attention from one of the teachers. We couldn’t be happier with MCC and neither could our son.”

“Our son was cared for by his parents/grandparents until he began attending MCC at 15 months. We are extremely satisfied with our experiences here and delighted we found this beautiful program. Our child is happy, engaged and learning. His teachers are caring, nurturing, dedicated and kind. We receive excellent, clear communication. We are thrilled to send our child to a program that truly puts children’s safety, learning and development first. Thank you, MCC!”

“My wife and I put our son into Montessori Children’s Center at 5 months and it was the best experience that we could have imagined. Unfortunately, our job relocated and we had to pull him out of Montessori. We found the best daycare in our area and that did not match the care, nurturing and growth we experienced at Montessori Children’s Center. Since then we’ve found a Montessori in our area and have been able to again witness the standard of care that we first learned we could get from Montessori Children’s Center (White Plains). We highly recommend the Montessori Children’s Center to anyone considering top quality child care.”

“We’ve had a fantastic experience with MCC. Teachers are dedicated with very low turn-over. Good communication. Our daughter has really thrived there, loves her teachers and is excited to go to school in the morning. Bonus points for awesome communication during COVID pandemic.”

“We are so happy at the Montessori Children’s Center. The teachers are warm, engaging, and professional – our child has thrived under their care. Through COVID, they’ve remained open while adhering to proper safety protocol measures, which has benefited our family tremendously during this challenging time. Thank you, MCC!”

“The Montessori Children’s Center is a fantastic place for nurturing your child’s growth. When dropping off our son five days a week, my wife and I have every confidence that the many hours he spends at the school will be filled with joy and learning opportunities. Our 4 year old has gained a tremendous amount of confidence and independence. He looks forward to his school day, and shares many stories about his work and play at pick-up. The teachers and staff are all absolutely amazing – their dedication and passion for their work is apparent in their every interaction with the children and the parents alike. Our older son is an MCC graduate, and the dividends of his 2.5 years at the school are apparent on a daily basis. If you’re in the (often anxiety-inducing) process of school selection for your child, a visit to MCC will go a long way toward your peace of mind. I also invite every parent to look into the many advantages of a Montessori education. MCC has developed a distinctive, welcoming culture over its many years of service, and the school’s commitment to the Montessori pedagogical approach is truly unmatched.”

“MCC ranks among the best programs I have ever seen. Each time, I have come away impressed with the exemplary quality of the care of the children and the sound fundamentals of the education offered. The atmosphere is calm and conducive to a strong sense of peacefulness in children. This sense and the orderliness of the classroom environments increase the children’s sense of belonging and the development of community among them. The teachers are well trained and supported by the management personnel to carry out their teaching duties effectively. The children are engaged in learning. The environment is successful in supporting the adults as well as the children, which is not often the case. The leadership that K.T. Korngold has provided has allowed this high quality of service and support to be consistent and sustained.”

“MCC is a highly recognized authentic Montessori program. It is a model of excellence for administrators and teachers-in-training who observe from Montessori schools in every state. MCC is a well-managed childcare facility with highly qualified trained staff. The leadership, dedication, and expertise of K.T. Korngold and her Director provide the highest level of management. The quality of care and guidance for the children is outstanding and an inspiration.”

Our son attended the Montessori Children's Center. The administration at the center is caring, professional and conscientious - everyone knew our child. The teachers were loving, careful and focused on the Montessori method. Our son loved the environment and his caregivers. The education he received has been a great positive impact on him as well as our family.

As parents, we were very happy with the education our daughter received. All people at MCC are extremely friendly. Everyone knows every child's name and every parent's name, which was quite impressive. Over the 3 year period, we had no issue at all. Now my daughter is in elementary school, and she still mentions things at MCC from time to time. A great place!

My twins attended and I am so grateful for everything they learned from MCC. For one thing they both have amazing concentration for their current school work, take pleasure in reading, fort making/lego projects, and art work — all that are skills they picked up from MCC. Luckily, MCC had a space for my daughter and I am thrilled that she benefits from MCC too!

Our child has been with MCC since March 2024, and our overall experience has been nothing but pleasant! K.T. and her staff are deeply rooted in the Montessori practice, providing a loving community to the children with set routines promoting independent work as well as many opportunities to explore their environment in their own tempo.

As we moved to the US from Europe only a couple months before starting MCC, we weren’t sure what to expect. Our expectations were not only met but very much exceeded, and we are so happy to know that our child will be able to complete his early childhood at MCC.

We highly appreciate the open communication and regular exchange with the teachers (who are so sweet), the calm environment, and the endless learning opportunities. More than anything we enjoy seeing our child thrive and enter MCC joyfully every day! We could not imagine being at another school and see it as a great gift for our child being able to attend MCC!