Our school follows the educational philosophies developed by Maria Montessori, providing a prepared environment of learning materials that entice a child to experience learning in an atmosphere of peaceful community. We welcome students ages three through six into an environment designed to nurture the growth and development of each child socially, academically and emotionally during his or her first school experience.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1995
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Childlight Montessori School?
The application deadline for Childlight Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Childlight Montessori School is Seacoast Christian School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Berwick Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Seacoast Christian School
(Christian)
336 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 176 students
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 539 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Strafford Learning Center - John Powers School
Special Education School
317 Main St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-4411
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-4411
3 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 25 students
Somersworth Early Learning Cen
Daycare / Preschool
15 Bartlett Ave
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2081
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2081
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Tri-city Christian Academy
(Christian)
150 W High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
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