The Children's Circle Montessori School was established in 1981 by Maria Schoch, who continues to serve as a consultant on school operations.
Maria's Montessori career began in 1970 and included many years of teaching young children at Montessori schools in Kansas City and Lincoln; she is a college graduate and Montessori Institute of America certified.
Our current school director, Andrea Kvasnicka, has served as a classroom guide and teacher since 1982 and has been the Director since 1988.
The primary goal of the Children's Circle Montessori School is to assist the child to cultivate his own natural desire to learn about himself and the world around him.
We offer children from the ages of 18 months through 6 years a challenging and enriched Montessori curriculum in an inviting and nurturing environment.
The goal of our school is to provide each child with individualized learning opportunities in the highest quality educational environment.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Children's Circle Montessori School was established in 1981 by Maria Schoch, who continues to serve as a consultant on school operations. Maria's Montessori career began in 1970 and included many years of teaching young children at Montessori schools in Kansas City and Lincoln; she is a college graduate and Montessori Institute of America certified. Our current school director, Andrea Kvasnicka, has served as a classroom guide and teacher since 1982 and has been the Director since 1988. The primary goal of the Children's Circle Montessori School is to assist the child to cultivate his own natural desire to learn about himself and the world around him. We offer children from the ages of 18 months through 6 years a challenging and enriched Montessori curriculum in an inviting and nurturing environment. The goal of our school is to provide each child with individualized learning opportunities in the highest quality educational environment.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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When is the application deadline for Children's Circle Montessori?
The application deadline for Children's Circle Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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