Please submit your inquiry below and learn more about The Caedmon School.
To Our Prospective Families,
Thank you for your interest in The Caedmon School, where we celebrate and value childhood every single day. We offer a Montessori Preschool and a Progressive Montessori Kindergarten through Grade 5 program for children ages 20 months through 10 years. Our community is vibrant, diverse, and genuinely welcoming.
As the first Montessori school in Manhattan—and the second in the country—our head and lead preschool teachers are Montessori certified and serve as guides in multi-age classrooms filled with natural light, warm wood, and rich Montessori materials.
In the elementary years, our Progressive Montessori approach blends timeless Montessori principles with forward-thinking, progressive elements. Our curriculum fosters independence, imagination, and a strong sense of agency through inquiry, deep thinking, and hands-on exploration. Our exceptional faculty brings both expertise and heart, providing a personalized learning experience with the perfect balance of warmth and challenge to help each child thrive.
We’d love for you to get to know us. Please submit your inquiry through the form below and register for upcoming events (see list below the inquiry form). You’ll see and hear for yourself the joy in learning our students experience every day—there’s no need to apply before visiting.
Discover the warmth, curiosity, and joy that define The Caedmon School. We invite you to explore our philosophy, meet our leadership, and experience our community through a variety of events designed just for prospective families.
In-Person Tour, Presentation, & Panel Discussion
Join us for an intimate look at our Montessori-inspired approach. You’ll meet Jennifer Tarpley-Kreismer, Director of Enrollment and Family Commitment, our Head of School, Dr. Wendy Falchuk, our Associate Head of School and Head of Early Childhood Program, Saniya Mehdi, and a current Caedmon parent. Together, we’ll tour our light-filled classrooms, share our educational approach, and answer your questions.
Preschool Immersive Experience & Community Storytime
Step into the classroom alongside your child. Hear directly from our teachers, explore the beautiful learning materials, and see how our hands-on, child-centered program fosters independence and joy.
Parents of Children of Color Admissions Event (Online)
An opportunity to connect virtually with Caedmon parents who are members of our Families of Children of Color affinity group. Hear about their experiences, ask questions, and learn how we celebrate and honor diversity.
Optional Community Events
Join us for a Curiosity Class or a Saturday Storytime to experience our warm and welcoming community in action. These events are purely for your enjoyment and a deeper sense of what makes Caedmon special.
If you are considering our preschool program, please register for any of events via the Ravenna Hub.
We invite you to experience the joy, curiosity, and creativity that define a Caedmon education. Whether you join us in person or online, our events are designed to help you truly get to know our programs, our people, and our philosophy.
In-Person Tour – Come for a warm welcome that includes a 1:1 conversation with a school leader, a small-group presentation, a tour, and a Q&A with our Head of School, Director of Enrollment and Family Commitment, and a current parent. (Adults only) Schedule here
In-Person Immersive Experience – Step inside our vibrant classrooms and see “the Caedmon magic” in action. Your child will take part in engaging activities alongside our dedicated faculty, giving them a real taste of our joyful learning environment.
Online Open House – Hear from our faculty, current and alumni parents, 5th-grade students, and alumni. A perfect way to explore our community from anywhere.
Online Parents of Children of Color Admissions Event – Connect with members of our Families of Children of Color affinity group, hear their stories, and ask your questions in a supportive space.
Curiosity Classes – Experience our fun and innovative enrichment programs, like our popular BOOM! Science.
Register through our Ravenna Hub except for the Tour, which is arranged with Susan Bonet, through the link above.
Once we receive your inquiry or application, our Admissions Assistant, Susan Bonet, will arrange your Parent Interview, Tour & Panel Discussion. This in-person visit includes a warm welcome, a short presentation, a guided school tour, and a Q&A session with our Head of School, a current parent, and me, Jennifer Tarpley-Kreismer, Director of Enrollment and Family Commitment.
You don’t need to apply before attending any of these events—we’re excited to meet you and your child whenever you’re ready.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Caedmon!
Warmest regards,
Jennifer Tarpley-Kreismer
Director of Enrollment and Family Commitment
[email protected]
212.792.7457
Susan Bonet
Admissions Assistant, Assistant to the Head of School
[email protected]
212.879.2296, extension 307
Tel: +1 212-879-2296
416 E. 80th Street,
New York, NY 10075
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Tel: +1 212-879-2296
416 E. 80th Street,
New York, NY 10075
Get Directions
