The Caedmon School

The Caedmon School is a Montessori Preschool and Progressive Montessori Elementary School in New York City, serving children from 1.8 to 10 years old. The school follows the Montessori approach, focusing on individualized instruction and hands-on learning, with a strong emphasis on community, traditions, and fostering empathy and understanding among its diverse student body. Key programs and features include a Beginners Program, Early Program, and an Exemplary Middle School program, as well as Afternoons@Caedmon, an after-school program providing various classes and an Extended Day general childcare program. The school's educational approach is centered around a growth mindset, where children are encouraged to challenge their thinking through inquiry and creativity, and its unique characteristics include child-centered lessons, a growth mindset approach, inquiry-based learning, and creativity encouragement.