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About Us

Little City Montessori offers children two to six years old an integrated approach to Montessori education that enhances individualized exploration with structured physical activity.

Little City Montessori is licensed by the State Board of Private Academic Schools (PAS), which is a distinction earned after a panel review of the academic curriculum and teacher credentials. We are proud to offer a licensed Kindergarten program.

Our program continues children’s education throughout the day by giving them space, activities and physical instruction. With dedicated access to the Little City Activity Center, we believe it’s time to think outside the blocks—because when children are active throughout the day, they are more open to learning. 

Little City Montessori is member of the American Montessori Society.

 
 

Educators & Staff

 
 

Founding Family

Little City Montessori was founded by the Kertsman family. After seeing their own children blossom in a Montessori environment, the two couples were inspired to start a different type of Montessori school in their own neighborhood. The dream was to combine the Montessori philosophy with a focus on movement. As working parents, they tried to juggle extracurricular activities after school or squeeze them into weekend mornings. Little City Activity Center was designed to provide those structured classes and year-round play space for students of the school — giving families back more quality time.

Julian and Tanya live in Northern Liberties and have three children. Steve and Kaitlin live in Fishtown with their three children.

“Our mother and grandmother were teachers who instilled in us the values of education and community from an early age. As immigrants growing up in this great country, we always dreamed of building something meaningful together. Little City is the culmination of those dreams.” - Julian and Steve

 
Steve & Kaitlin Kertsman

Steve & Kaitlin Kertsman

Tanya & Julian Kertsman

Tanya & Julian Kertsman