Lefferts Garden Montessori

Lefferts Gardens Montessori bases its programs on Maria Montessori’s philosophy, nurturing each child’s potential through caring adults and rich, engaging classroom environments that honor each child’s uniqueness and cultural background. Teachers support the “whole child” by fostering autonomy and helping children learn to problem-solve and think for themselves, emphasizing focused, self-directed work, respect for others, and responsibility. (mylgm.com)

Lefferts Gardens Montessori (LGM/LGME) asks interested families to follow a 3-step process: (1) contact the school with your information (often framed as requesting a tour), (2) watch their tour video (listed as “Coming Soon”), and (3) complete and submit the application forms found on their Admissions/Forms page. (mylgm.com) The website currently advertises “Now Enrolling 2024–25,” and the downloadable application packets/forms shown online are labeled for the 2024–2025 school year, so families should confirm current-year dates and seat availability directly with the school. (mylgm.com) For requirements, the site states new students must complete the appropriate LGM (Toddler/Preschool) or LGME (Elementary) application, along with NYC-required health and immunization forms. (mylgm.com) The accessible admissions pages do not list specific due dates/notification dates, nor do they describe a waitlist process; the site directs admissions questions to admissions@mylgm.com and the school phone number. (mylgm.com) No published admissions priority categories (e.g., sibling preference) were found on the publicly accessible admissions pages (separate enrollment-packet PDFs were linked but could not be opened here). (mylgm.com)