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Kirkwood Children's House Inc.

11232 Big Bend Road, Kirkwood, MO, 63122-0631 -

School Notes Overview:

Since 1985, families have chosen Kirkwood Children’s House for both our nurturing approach and our academic program, which is based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. We share the fundamental belief that children learn best in a social environment that supports their unique strengths and potential. Nestled in a park-like setting in the heart of Kirkwood, our school is a unique community where children are free to be themselves. At Kirkwood Children’s House, your child will explore knowledge in a prepared environment with stimulating materials and guidance from our certified Montessori teachers. We inspire and challenge children to reach their own full potential. Our “prepared” environment guides the development of skills in the areas of practical life, sensorial, science, language, math and the arts. Kirkwood Children’s House is a community designed for children, a nurturing place to make friends and learn cooperation. In this positive, multi-cultural environment, children learn to accept individual differences and develop a sense of interdependence. ...

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School Overview:

	Kirkwood Children's House Inc.
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - K
County	St. Louis County, MO
Student Body
Total Students	23 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MO) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 12 students
	Kind - 11 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	2 teachers
	This School	(MO) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:11	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	187 days	175 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

Since 1985, families have chosen Kirkwood Children’s House for both our nurturing approach and our academic program, which is based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. We share the fundamental belief that children learn best in a social environment that supports their unique strengths and potential. Nestled in a park-like setting in the heart of Kirkwood, our school is a unique community where children are free to be themselves. At Kirkwood Children’s House, your child will explore knowledge in a prepared environment with stimulating materials and guidance from our certified Montessori teachers. We inspire and challenge children to reach their own full potential. Our “prepared” environment guides the development of skills in the areas of practical life, sensorial, science, language, math and the arts. Kirkwood Children’s House is a community designed for children, a nurturing place to make friends and learn cooperation. In this positive, multi-cultural environment, children learn to accept individual differences and develop a sense of interdependence.
Profile last updated: 02/10/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (63122)	School Zip (63122)	(MO) State Average
Population (Approximate)	38,653 people	5,593,929 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	60%	18%
Population Average Age	41 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$60,672	$45,202
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.4 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	54 years old	43 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	82% / 18%	69% / 31%