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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What’s Montessori?

Explore the educational method developed
by Dr. Maria Montessori.

Our Programs

Ages 2–3

Discoverers
Now accepting applications for 2023-24
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Toddler Program

Ages 3–6

Navigators, Explorers, & Pioneers
Now accepting applications for 2023-24
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Preschool Program

Ages 6–10

Innovators
Accepting applications for 2023-24
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Elementary School

Picture of the Month.

All together now!

The Discoverers show and tell about their favorite socks.

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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