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Lefferts Gardens Montessori

Serving Brooklyn since 1973!

LGM is a progressive, independent pre-school, kindergarten, and elementary school located in the historic Prospect-Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Founded by Lenore G Briggs.

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Learn about our application process today,
or download our enrollment forms for the
2024-2025 school year.

What’s Montessori?

Explore the educational method developed
by Dr. Maria Montessori.

Our Programs

Ages 2–3

Discoverers
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Toddler Program

Ages 3–6

Navigators, Explorers, & Pioneers
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Preschool Program

Ages 6–10

Innovators
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Elementary School

Proud affiliates with

LGM and LGME are affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS). AMS has been the mainstay for Montessori Education in the United States. AMS is responsible for ensuring the integrity of Montessori Education and for helping to incorporate the Montessori approach into the framework of American education.

Building a legacy in
our community.

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