Montclare Children's School

What Montclare Children's School does

Montclare Children's School is a privately owned, for-profit early childhood education provider founded in 2000 and operating from a single landmark building at 747 Amsterdam Avenue on Manhattan's Upper West Side (96th Street). The school serves children ages 12 months through 5 years, with its core offering being a play-based preschool program for 2s, 3s, and 4s that emphasizes cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and ethical development. Supporting programs include a parent-tot toddler track (Curious Crocs for ages 12-24 months), fee-based after-school enrichment (Spanish, music, STEAM, chess, sports, performing arts), seasonal Camp Montclare (summer 2026), and a dedicated kindergarten exmissions service that guides families through placement at top NYC independent schools.

The business model is tuition-driven subscription revenue, with annual preschool tuition ranging from roughly $8,675 (January 2s, two-day half-day) to $44,200 (full-day 5-day 4s) for the 2026-2027 school year, plus layered fees for enrichment classes ($480-$660 per session) and summer camp. Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer: families apply through the school's website and the Ravenna Solutions admissions portal, attend in-person open houses (September-December), and submit applications under the ISAAGNY notification schedule. The school is licensed by the NYC DOH Bureau of Child Care, accredited by the Middle States Association, and is a member of ISAAGNY and the Parents League of New York. It operates as part of the Cadence Education Family of Schools, a multi-state platform with 300+ preschools across 21 states, though Montclare itself remains a single-site institution with 26 employees. Technology deployment is limited to standard classroom tools (SmartBoards, iPads, cameras) and admissions/parent-comms SaaS (Ravenna, StoryPark, SSS); there is no proprietary technology stack or AI/ML capability.

Name

Montclare Children's School

Legal name

Montclare Children's School

Website

https://montclareschool.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Montclare Children's School is a privately owned, for-profit preschool on Manhattan's Upper West Side serving children ages 12 months to 5 years through its core preschool program, toddler track, after-school enrichment, summer camp, and kindergarten exmissions support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB), Comprehensive ECE Curriculum Frameworks (Birth–5) (EDACAJAA)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Preschool programs
• Kindergarten readiness
• Toddler programs
• After school enrichment

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Preschool Tuition: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees for its preschool programs (2s, 3s, and 4s programs) with various schedule options including half-day, full-day, and extended day options. Additional revenue comes from after-school enrichment classes and summer camp programs.
2. After School Enrichment Classes: Fee-based enrichment programs including Spanish, arts (TADA!), music (Silver Music), STEAM Studio, multi-sports, chess, and book club offered at additional cost. Classes run in sessions with per-class pricing.
3. Summer Camp: Camp Montclare runs from June 15 - July 24, 2026, offering age-specific camp programs for 2s, 3s, and 4s with full-day and half-day options at additional tuition cost.
4. Toddler Program (Curious Crocs): Toddler program for ages 12-24 months offered in fall sessions with per-session pricing for Tuesdays, Thursdays, or both days.
5. Financial Aid/Scholarships: The school mentions a scholarship fund for families with demonstrated financial need, funded through limited parent fundraising. Financial aid applications are processed through School and Student Services (SSS).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Montclare Children's School provides early childhood education for children ages 2-5 (plus a 12-24 month toddler program) through a primarily teacher-guided, balanced curriculum that promotes cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and ethical development. The school sells preschool enrollment (2s, 3s, 4s), an after-school enrichment program, a seasonal summer camp (Camp Montclare), and kindergarten exmissions/placement support to families on Manhattan's Upper West Side.

Product overview

Montclare Children's School is an early childhood education center offering a unified preschool program for children ages 2-5. The core offering is the Preschool Program (covering 2s, 3s, and 4s age groups) with teacher-guided and open-ended learning activities enhanced by specialists in Art, Music, Yoga, Movement, Library, and PE. Additional offerings include the Toddler Program (Curious Crocs for ages 12-24 months), After School Enrichment Classes (Spanish, arts, music, STEAM, sports, chess), and seasonal Summer Camp (Camp Montclare). The school also provides Kindergarten Exmissions Support to help families navigate ongoing school placements. Technology integration includes SmartBoards, Interactive Whiteboards, iPads, and Cameras to complement the curriculum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program (2s, 3s, 4s)

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates attend top NYC independent schools including Allen-Stevenson, Brearley, Dalton, Horace Mann, Hunter College Elementary, and many more
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cadence EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontclare is a proud member of the Cadence Education Family of Schools, one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States operating more than 300 private preschools and elementary schools across 21 states with 30+ years of experience. Schools meeting Cadence Education standards of excellence are awarded the Cadence Education School endorsement.
• Independent Schools' Admissions Association (ISAAGNY)coreOthersMontclare is a member of ISAAGNY and follows their established admissions timeline, including notification schedules for the application process.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Léman Manhattan Preparatory School: Also a Cadence Education family member school on the Upper West Side / Manhattan, serving similar affluent NYC families with private preschool and elementary offerings.
• Avenues: The World School: Premium NYC independent school (K-12) that many Montclare families target for kindergarten placement; competes for the same high-income NYC family pipeline.
• Park Avenue Country Day School: Manhattan-based private preschool serving affluent families with comparable curriculum, enrichment offerings, and tuition in the same premium tier as Montclare.
• The Preschool of the Arts: Independent Manhattan preschool offering play-based, arts-infused early childhood education with similar premium pricing and emphasis on independent school placement.
• Friends Seminary: Independent Lower Manhattan school beginning at kindergarten with feeder-pattern overlap; many NYC preschools position their graduates for Friends and similar K-12 schools.
• Chesterbrook Academy (Cadence Education): Cadence Education brand operating private preschools and elementary schools nationally, sharing corporate parent, curriculum frameworks, and operational standards with Montclare.
• Tutor Time (Cadence Education): Cadence Education brand offering private preschool programs nationally; comparable business model, curriculum philosophy, and corporate backing as Montclare.
• Brick Church School: Long-established Upper East Side preschool/elementary school (nonprofit) competing for the same NYC independent-school-going family demographic with kindergarten readiness focus.

Broad incumbents

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large publicly-traded operator of early childhood education centers and employer-sponsored child care; broader portfolio but directly comparable service model and premium positioning.
• Primrose Schools: National franchise network of accredited private preschools offering balanced-learning curriculum; comparable tuition tier and franchise/private franchise model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/montclare-children's-school

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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