Home > Michigan > Charlevoix County > Charlevoix

Charlevoix Childrens House

View full size Get directions

Tel: (231) 547-5599

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

At Charlevoix Children's House we celebrate the child. We are a Montessori community dedicated to providing a learning environment that guides, nurtures, and enriches the individual.

Maria Montessori, an Italian physician, developed the Montessori philosophy and method of education in 1896.

The premise of her work is that children interact with materials and learn from their environment, not from the teacher.

Maria Montessori developed what she called “the prepared environment”. Among its features is an ordered arrangement of learning materials in a noncompetitive atmosphere, which helps each child develop at his/her own rate.

Children learn through doing. A child's play is a child's work.

At Charlevoix Children's House, the process, not the product, is taught.

The ultimate goal is that each child be responsible for his or her own education.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1979

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

23 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$0 (kindergarten free)

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: A child in his earliest years is capable of tremendous achievements simply through his unconscious power of absorption.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Charlevoix Childrens House?

The application deadline for Charlevoix Childrens House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

Endorse Charlevoix Childrens House. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

July 07, 2026

How to Ask About Staff Screening Without Apologizing

Parents should feel comfortable asking how private schools screen employees. Learn which questions matter, what answers to expect, and why transparency about hiring and student safety is a hallmark of a well-managed school.

July 07, 2026

What Facility Safety Tells You About School Oversight

A school's facilities reveal far more than appearance. Learn how building maintenance, emergency preparedness, and campus safety practices can help parents evaluate school leadership, oversight, and long-term commitment to student well-being.

July 07, 2026

Is the School Legally a School? A Parent Verification Checklist

Before enrolling your child in a private school, learn how to verify that it is legally operating, properly accredited, and authorized to issue recognized diplomas with this practical parent checklist for making a confident school choice.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Request Information

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,399 for elementary schools and $13,792 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).