Our partnership with you
A strong relationship between parents and teachers is an essential part of a child's education. Through frequent formal and informal communication, we work together to ensure that we share a common understanding of each child's development, interests, and needs.
We welcome parents for classroom observations, share regular classroom blogs, and host parent events throughout the year. Our parent-teacher conferences offer a particularly detailed and thoughtful assessment of each child's progress across all areas of the Montessori classroom.
Our educators
Our high teacher retention rate speaks to the strength of our school community, while the dedication and enthusiasm of our educators are reflected in the success and happiness of our students. Each head teacher has completed years of intensive Montessori training, and our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that our educators continue refining their approach while nurturing their own love of learning.
Our Head of School, Christine Carrig, is Montessori trained at the Primary, Lower Elementary and
Upper Elementary levels. She regularly presents at The Montessori Event, the largest conference for
Montessori educators worldwide. Her article, "The Fifth Plane of Development: Montessori and Matrescence" 
was featured as the cover story
for the 2024-2025 Winter edition of Montessori Life.
Our commitment to Montessori
Montessori, when implemented effectively, provides the just-right balance of freedom and structure. At Carrig Montessori, children are free to choose from a full complement of beautiful Montessori materials under the guidance of highly trained teachers who ensure each child's success and engagement.
The strength of our approach is reflected in the families who choose to stay. Over the past three years, more than 80% of eligible children have continued at Carrig for their kindergarten year, and 86% of those completing kindergarten have continued into our Elementary program. Families whose children eventually move on often tell us how well prepared they are, both academically and socially.
Our community
At Carrig Montessori, the sense of community extends well beyond the classroom. Throughout the school year, gatherings, celebrations, and special events bring children, parents, and educators together, creating opportunities to connect, build friendships, and share in the life of the school.
Since opening our doors in 2009, we have fostered a close-knit community where families feel welcome, children develop a genuine sense of belonging, and relationships often continue long after graduation.
Our graduates
The independence, confidence, and curiosity children develop at Carrig provide a strong foundation for whatever comes next. Our graduates have continued their education at a variety of respected independent schools throughout New York City, including Saint Ann’s School, Brooklyn Friends School, United Nations International School, and Avenues: The World School.
Because we come to know each child so well, we also help families navigate the next-school process, offering individualized guidance and completing the evaluations and recommendations requested by prospective schools.
Our location
Carrig Montessori is located on the corner of Maspeth Avenue and Olive Street, in a residential area of East Williamsburg.
The school's many windows look out toward the recently renovated Cooper Park. While primarily used for daily trips to the playground, it is here where our families gather for the school's picnics and year-end celebrations.
At the end of the school day, families often gather at the park's playgrounds for impromptu playdates, further strengthening the friendships and sense of community that make Carrig special.
