What Our Parents Think.
“Some educators teach. Others inspire. But Katie, Teeter, and April do something far rarer—they transform the earliest years of a child’s life with intention, warmth, and extraordinary vision. Under their leadership, Dahlia has become one of the most nurturing and thoughtfully crafted environments we’ve ever encountered.
The school’s atmosphere truly breathes inclusivity. In this intimate micro-school setting, the three of them observe with exceptional care, listen with genuine presence, and support each child with a level of attention that feels both personal and deeply intuitive. They find the most meaningful ways to share these moments with you as a parent—often with insights that stop you in your tracks.
After touring countless Montessori programs, it became clear that these incredibly trained educators have created something exceptional: a Montessori-inspired space infused with warmth, connection, and intention that sets it far apart. They are the kind of educators who will send a photo or story at any hour, not out of obligation, but because they are truly invested in your child’s journey.
They treat each child as if they were their own—and in doing so, they have quietly shaped us as parents. They’ve shown us that real growth happens when you step back, trust the process, and give a child the space to flourish.
They are Monmouth County’s absolute best, and we feel profoundly grateful to have found this hidden gem.”
-Meera
“Dahlia Montessori has been a dream for our family this year. The classroom is beautiful and filled with natural light and the children are so lovely, kind and respectful of one another. The teachers at Dahlia have made me feel safe and confident sending my daughter to school during these uncertain times and have made my daughter feel so confident in herself. The class size is small allowing for one on one attention that you cannot find in any other school. I have seen such tremendous growth in my daughter over the last year and she is truly happy to go to school each morning.”
-Maura G.
“As the founder of a nonprofit dedicated to helping public schools implement Montessori programs, I could not have been more thrilled to find Dahlia class for my own 4-year-old daughter, who has no options for public Montessori at this time. Those of us working in Montessori education both understand the genius behind the curriculum, but also the importance of highly trained teachers, and high fidelity classrooms. Renee and Katie are true masters of their craft! But even more important than their impressive resumes, they are also wonderful human beings! Our daughter thrived with them--both academically and socio-emotionally. And we became better parents, because Renee and Katie gave us so many opportunities to learn from them and bring lessons from the classroom into our home.”
-Angie S.
“Dahlia Montessori is such an incredible home for our 5 year old to learn, socialize and grow. We're a big proponents of the Montessori approach, especially for younger children, and we really appreciate the dedication Renee and Katie have to upholding Maria Montessori’s values, system and vision. Watching our son Atlas thrive under their care has been the highlight of our year.”
-Bret M. and Justine H.