Apple Montessori Hoboken Receives Hulafrog’s 'Most Loved Award'

HOBOKEN, NJ — Apple Montessori School Hoboken has been named the parent pick in Hulafrog’s Most Loved Preschool for the Hoboken and Jersey City area, according to a news release.

Hulafrog’s Most Loved Award recognizes kid- and family-friendly businesses in a variety of locations throughout the country. Parents vote for the local establishments and services they love the most, ranging from restaurants and libraries to pediatricians, preschools and toy stores, according to the release.

Joanne Mooney, Apple Montessori’s president, noted that the award comes at a significant moment in the school’s history.

“It is the first year we participated in the running for the award,” Mooney said. “It means a lot to us that we received it while Apple is celebrating its 45th anniversary.”

Mooney’s mother, Jane Bailey, founded the school in 1972 when she couldn’t find high quality, local early childhood education options for her children, the release stated.

“Receiving this recognition shows that we are, to this day, continuing to fulfill my mother’s dream of providing local children with an education,” Mooney said.

Apple Montessori will be holding a celebration to commemorate its 45th anniversary during a family event later this year, the school stated.

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