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Tessa International School

720 Monroe Street, Suites E105–106 · Midtown

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B- · 63/100 — weighted 50% safety & compliance, 35% parent sentiment, 15% program quality.
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Safety & compliance39 inspections on record · 0 open · 1.95 findings per inspection (town median 1.46)
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Parent sentiment4.6 stars across 7 Google reviews
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Program qualityNamed curriculum: IB Primary Years (PYP)
Cost & waitlistno approved submissions yet

The facts

Address720 Monroe Street, Suites E105–106
Phone201-755-5585
WebsiteVisit site ↗
Ages2 years – Grade 5
NeighborhoodMidtown
Google rating4.6 ★ (7 reviews) ↗
Licensed capacity105 children
License161000091
WaitlistRolling admissions; apply by February for September start
Tuition~$2,075–3,445/mo (2 yrs+)
2021 estimate — verify with the center

What parents should know

  • IB World School — Primary Years Program (PYP)
  • Full immersion in Spanish, French, or Mandarin
  • Starts at 2 years old — no infant program
  • Extensive after-school activities
  • Modern facility in Monroe Center

What reviews say

Parents praise the superior IB curriculum and immersion programs — especially Mandarin and French tracks. Some concern about management turnover in recent years affecting consistency. Worth touring to assess current state.

Read all 7 Google reviews ↗

Program

Curriculum: IB Primary Years (PYP)

Language immersion (Spanish/French/Mandarin)After-school activities

State licensing & inspection history

Last inspected 4/27/2026 (Email)  ·  39 inspections on record  ·  0 open · 76 corrected
Corrected — resolved
3A:52-4.11(a)  ·  cited 2/4/2026
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There is 1 CHRI clearance needed.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 2/4/2026
Ensure all medication returned to the child’s parent or discarded when expired. In room 4, there are two children with expired Epi-pens. 3-6-26: In room 4, their is 1 child that ha
✓ Corrected 3/27/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 2/4/2026
Ensure all medications are present at the center in room 3.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 2/4/2026
Ensure an Asthma plan is on file at the center in room 5.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 2/4/2026
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and em
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 2/4/2026
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and em
✓ Corrected 3/27/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 2/4/2026
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and em
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-6.1(g)(2)  ·  cited 2/4/2026
Provide more books in room 17.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 2/4/2026
Remove the ladder from the corner in Room 3.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 2/4/2026
Remove the ladder from the corner in Room 6.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-4.6(c)(1)  ·  cited 2/4/2026
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-4.5(b)(2)  ·  cited 2/4/2026
Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children and staff.
✓ Corrected 4/27/2026
3A:52-6.6(a)  ·  cited 5/16/2025
Based on report, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline.
✓ Corrected 5/16/2025
3A:52-4.8(a)  ·  cited 5/16/2025
Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center's discipline policy.
✓ Corrected 5/20/2025
3A:52-4.10(a)(2)  ·  cited 10/22/2024
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 11-12-24: There are 3 CARI's needed.
✓ Corrected 11/21/2024
3A:52-4.6(a)  ·  cited 10/22/2024
Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
✓ Corrected 11/21/2024
3A:52-4.6(c)(1)  ·  cited 10/22/2024
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. The center needs 2 more head teachers.
✓ Corrected 12/18/2024
3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i)  ·  cited 10/22/2024
Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheets for staff with arrival and departure times.
✓ Corrected 11/12/2024
3A:52-4.11(a)(3)  ·  cited 10/22/2024
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 11-12-24: There are 4 CHRI's needed.
✓ Corrected 11/21/2024
3A:52-4.6(c)(3)  ·  cited 10/22/2024
Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. The center needs 1 more group teacher.
✓ Corrected 12/18/2024
3A:52-4.8(a)(7)  ·  cited 10/22/2024
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
✓ Corrected 11/12/2024
3A:52-4.8(c)  ·  cited 10/22/2024
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
✓ Corrected 11/12/2024
3A:52-5.3(o)(1)  ·  cited 10/22/2024
Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications and are present at the center at all times.
✓ Corrected 11/12/2024
3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii)  ·  cited 10/22/2024
Identify and maintain space requirements for all rooms approved by the OOL for children's use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. The center is occupying room E-211, a
✓ Corrected 11/12/2024
3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii)  ·  cited 10/22/2024
Operate within each room's capacity. In room 22, there were 12 children present, the room's capacity is 11.
✓ Corrected 2/24/2025
3A:52-5.3(i)(8)  ·  cited 10/22/2024
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
✓ Corrected 12/18/2024
3A:52-6.4(f)  ·  cited 10/22/2024
Ensure that each child's sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name throughout the center.
✓ Corrected 12/18/2024
3A:52-6.6(e)(3)  ·  cited 10/22/2024
Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location.
✓ Corrected 11/12/2024
3A:52-6.8(k)(1)  ·  cited 10/22/2024
Maintain on file the center's social media policy.
✓ Corrected 11/12/2024
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 10/22/2024
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare pr
✓ Corrected 11/12/2024

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