The Montessori Day School of Brooklyn (MDS) has served the Prospect Heights community since 1977. It began as a drop‑in program at the YWCA and became a parent‑run nonprofit in 2003, moving to its current location on Park Place in 2010. MDS is a small, nurturing school for children ages 2–5. It operates seven mixed‑age classrooms (toddler and primary) and maintains a 3‑teacher per class model. The philosophy emphasises curiosity, independence and a strong sense of community.
Tuition for the 2025–26 school year is published on the school’s website. For five‑day programs, Toddler tuition is \$33,122 and Primary tuition is \$29,909. For three‑day programs, tuition is \$25,146 (Toddler) and \$22,820 (Primary). Two‑day programs cost \$18,167 (Toddler) and \$16,505 (Primary). Extended day options (3–4 p.m., 3–5 p.m. or 3–6 p.m.) range from approximately \$5,262 to \$10,524 per year. Tuition assistance is limited and was fully allocated for 2025–26.
MDS is located at 237 Park Place, a tree‑lined block in Prospect Heights. Classrooms are sun‑filled and open directly into an outdoor yard used for gardening and play. The school is within walking distance of Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Museum.
Aggregate rating: 4.5 / 5. While MDS is not rated on PrivateSchoolReview, GreatSchools notes an advertising rating around 4.5/5 (four parent reviews). Parents praise the tight‑knit community, caring teachers and the way children thrive in mixed‑age classrooms. Some note that communication could be more consistent. Because of the small size (14 students according to PrivateSchoolReview), personal fit is important.
School website: Montessori Day School of Brooklyn
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