Founded in 1942, the Adult School of Montclair is located on Chestnut Street. The school offers a variety of affordable and convienently scheduled continuing education classes, lectures and programs. For registration and course information, visit the Adult School of Montclair website.
This spacious Catholic church is located just off of Bloomfield Avenue. Pastor Joseph A. Scarangella believes in serving the spiritual, educational and charitable needs of the Montclair community. The church is home to a pre-school, an elementary school and a high school; all are open to both Catholic and non-Catholic students.
St. Cassian School is a popular, family-oriented school in Upper Montclair. The school's stated mission is to help each student develop as a whole, independent person, including spiritually, physically, socially and intellectually.
St. Cassian School aims to provide effective preparation and a moral foundation for its students so that they can go out and face the challenges of today's world.
The school attracts Catholic students, as well as many non-Catholic students.
Founded in 1998, Music Together of Montclair offer interactive music classes for children from infancy through age five. For a comprehensive overview of the program's staff, classes and registration fees, visit the Music Together of Montclair Web site.
Founded in 2002, Jazz House Kids is a community-based, non-profit organization offering year-round musical, educational and cultural programs for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The program's staff of established jazz musicians provides instrument and vocal instruction, emphasizing fun, diversity, fundamentals, creativity and music appreciation. For information about program admission and scheduling, visit the Jazz House Kids website.
TiaMarie Beading Studio carries an intriguing collection of inventory and services. It hosts classes, birthday parties, bridal showers and other private events where accomplished instructors demonstrate and share their love of creative beading. The store features bead and jewelry options of all types in a fun and inviting environment. Jewelry repair services are also provided here. Visit TiaMarie's website for examples of its work.
Located in Montclair, Language Workshop for Children is a language school that offers instruction in French, Spanish, Italian and Mandarin Chinese to students ages six months to nine years. Named "Six Classes Worth the $" by Parents Magazine, Language Workshop for Children provides Thibaut technique classes, camps and preschools.
The Eastern School of Acupuncture & Traditional Medicine is the first accredited acupuncture school in the state of New Jersey. It also offers a program in herbology. There is an acupuncture clinic on-site. It offers financial aid through state and federal programs.
Montclair BABY is here to support expectant mothers, new parents and their families. The center offers services to help educate and to take care of parents, including childbirth education, breastfeeding counseling, support groups, prenatal yoga, mommy and baby yoga, prenatal and postnatal massages.
The Montclair Public School Board of Education is a magnet school district with 11 schools in Montclair. The schools in this district are Bradford, Glenfield, Charles H. Bullock, Edgemont, Hillside, Montclair High, Mount Hebron, Northeast, Nishuane, Watchung, Renaissance at Rand, and the Development Learning Center. Public school board meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of the month at 7:30pm. Residents can also write to the board about any personal concerns. Visit the website to view a calendar of events, as well as approved meeting minutes.
Bass Art Studio is a small private art school offering fine art instruction to artists of all ages. It offers art classes for children, teens and adults, as well as a summer camp and "Real Art" birthday parties where children 4 and up create art projects. There are four instructors at the school and classes run all year long.
With an enrollment of about 60 students, Parkside Montessori School is a preschool for children up to age 6. This small school operates in a building that's part of the Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair's complex. Children use the fenced-in playground that is in front of the church.
