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Primary

Primary Education Program
Serving Great Neck, Manhasset, NY & the Surrounding Area

Montessori Education for Children from 3 to 6 Years Old

Early Childhood School New Hyde Park, NY
We have two Primary classrooms available for children 3 years (by September) to 6 years old. This program is 5 days (Monday-Friday). Students can enroll for a half-day schedule (3 hours morning or 3 hours afternoon) or a full-day schedule (till 3 pm). Your child will need to bring their own lunch if enrolled in our full day program which will be eaten in their classroom. Your child is also expected to be fully toilet trained.

Both of our Primary classrooms are fully equipped and styled in a home-like fashion to create a comfortable and conducive learning environment for all.

Our Primary Program is Tailored to Benefit Each Child

In the Primary program, your child will start becoming more independent and self-confident. As most of your child’s movement abilities are being perfected rapidly but at different rates, the teacher will tailor a unique learning program in both academics and whole muscle skills for each child.

Repetitions are done in an easy way not to affect your child’s learning process or spirit. The constant interaction with others improves your child’s language ability and sense of community. Often older children assist younger children. Your child remains in the same classroom for three consecutive years with an option for a fourth year for first grade.

As this is an “education for life” it needs to be internalized, and three years is the appropriate amount of time for this internalization of skills learned in the classroom. At CMS, we believe this strong foundation will provide your child with life-long love of learning and adaptability to be successful in our rapidly changing world.

How Montessori School Benefits Your Child

Montessori education is designed to foster independence and encourage your child to learn at his or her own pace. Given the freedom and support to learn constructively, Montessori students become confident and enthusiastic learners as they grow. They are able to think critically, act decisively, and work collaboratively with other students. Here are just a few of the ways that attending a Montessori primary school can help your child grow:


  • Foster Self Confidence: Every child learns at his or her own pace. Montessori schools are designed to accommodate all learning styles. Students are free to learn in their own way, advancing as they are ready. This helps your child learn to feel confident in his or her own abilities.
  • Encourage Self Regulation: Self-assessment and correction are integral parts of the Montessori experience. As they mature, each student learns to think critically about their own actions and make adjustments as necessary. Students also learn to educate themselves and think about what they are learning, fostering a love of education that will follow them throughout their lives.
  • Freedom With Structure: Students in our Montessori school work within parameters set by the teacher and the classroom community to provide some guidance, but are encouraged to drive their own focus of learning. This allows your child to learn to take control and pride in his or her own education and pursue their own goals with motivation.
  • Develop Social-Emotional Skills: Research indicates that children who learn in a Montessori environment demonstrate stronger social and emotional skills in many areas than children who learn in more traditional environments do. Montessori classrooms foster a sense of community to help children feel supported and confident.


Countryside Montessori School offers a comprehensive Montessori program for children throughout the Great Neck and Manhasset, NY areas. Contact us today to learn more!

Quality Primary Education is Essential for Your Child's Development

At Countryside Montessori School, we feel that it's imperative to provide your child with an enriching primary education. Keeping this in mind, our primary program has been developed to foster a lifelong love of learning in our young students. Have no doubt, our early childhood school will allow your child to jumpstart a bright academic future in the Great Neck and Manhasset, NY communities.


The right primary education program permits shy children to experience less fear and intimidation when approaching their peers and sharing their thoughts. The period between ages 3 and 6 represents a crucial stage for young learners. Thankfully, our Montessori school sets the perfect stage for students to gain confidence, boost spatial reasoning skills, and much more.

Contact Us Today to Learn More

If you are interested in enrolling your child in our Primary classrooms, do not hesitate to reach out to us! The Primary class curriculum is a three year cycle, and we recommend that your child remains in the same Primary classroom for three consecutive years. 


Since 1998 the Countryside Montessori School has been providing children in Great Neck, Manhasset, NY, and beyond with a Montessori education. Please feel free to give us a call at 516-406-3623 if you would like to enroll your child in our Primary class or if you have any questions. 

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