After several construction delays, Upstate Montessori Academy is nearing completion and will be open for classes beginning June 6.
Located at the corner of Academy and Leach streets, UMA will provide classes for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds. Classes will be taught in the Montessori curriculum but with a “new, hip and cool” slant.
After 14 years of teaching, 10 of which have been in the Montessori curriculum, Jennifer Kelly decided to take the plunge into entrepreneurship by opening her own Montessori school.
The building is a modern, 3,500-square-foot building with two classrooms, a reception area and a great room. The building is two stories, although the second story won’t be built out right now. An outdoor play area includes an “urban playground” with a rock wall.
Tours are being given now and the first summer session will begin June 6. For more information, contact upstatemontessoriacademy@gmail.com.
