TriBeCa Community School in Montclair, NJ!
Join us in creating an inspiring, nurturing daycare where your child can thrive! Opening Spring 2025.
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Since 2006, TriBeCa Community School has been a recognized leader in Early Childhood Education in New York City.
We’re excited to offer a vibrant, community-oriented environment to the families of Montclair.
Flexible Hours:
Open from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm to fit your busy schedule.
Holistic Development:
Combining the latest in early childhood research with creative, hands-on learning experiences, our program prepares your child for academic and social emotional success in Kindergarten and beyond.
Community Focus:
Join a supportive network of like-minded parents and dedicated educators.
Your child deserves the best start.
Our award-winning program–for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years–fosters curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. We prioritize a child-centered approach, ensuring your little one feels seen, heard, and valued.
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What sets us apart?
Expert-Led Programs:
With seasoned professionals in child development and early childhood education.
Innovative Curriculum:
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, emphasizing exploration and creativity.
Engaged Community:
Collaborate with passionate educators and other families to enrich your child's early years.
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Meet the Leadership Team
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Kristen Pallonetti
Program Designer
Kristen has been the Program Director of TriBeCa Community School since 2010. Kristen attended Cornell University where she earned a B.S. degree in Human Development with concentrations in Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Education. At Cornell, Kristen was involved in research with infants and young children studying language development and spatial awareness. She then completed the Harris Fellowship in Child Development and Early Childhood Education at Yale University where she was a preschool teacher at Calvin Hill Day Care Center, a model progressive early childhood center, and also participated in seminars with the clinical child psychiatry team at the Yale Child Study Center. Kristen then went on to the Harvard Graduate School of Education, earning a Master of Education degree in Human Development and Psychology. Her background in child development, developmental psychology, and early childhood education guides her work at TriBeCa Community School, implementing social constructivism and Reggio Emilia-inspired work with children, teachers, and parents.
Education:
Harvard Graduate School of Education
MEd, Human Development and PsychologyYale University
Harris Fellowship in Child Development and Early Childhood EducationCornell University
BS, Human Development, Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Education -
Meg Boyle
Education & Pedagogy Designer
Meg has been at TCS since 2012, and has been the Education Director since 2017. Meg works alongside teachers as they develop curriculum and innovative learning experiences with the children. Previously, she worked as Threes & Fours teacher at TCS, and as a Twos & Threes teacher at Barrow Street Nursery School for nine years. She served as the director of the West Side YMCA Summer Arts Camp, and as a drama and music specialist in after school programs in Manhattan and Brooklyn. She received a BFA at Tisch School of the Arts in Theater with Honors from New York University, and a MST in Early Childhood/Childhood K-6 Education at Fordham University. Additionally, Meg had the opportunity to study Reggio Emilia approach firsthand at the Loris Malaguzzi Center in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
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Stephanie Stein
Arts & Creativity Designer
Born and raised in New York City, Stephanie brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to early childhood education. A graduate of the Philadelphia College of Art, UCLA, and Pacific Oaks College, Stephanie has dedicated her career to understanding and implementing the Reggio Emilia approach, having studied it extensively and visited Reggio Emilia twice.
Stephanie's expertise is further enriched by her role as a pedagogical atelierista at Tribeca community school where she works with 3-5 year olds.
She has been published in Innovations magazine and has led numerous workshops and teacher trainings in New york and Los Angeles, sharing her belief that children are invaluable resources by our side.
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