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Children's Garden Montessori School (Closed 2008)

165 N Lombard Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302

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Children's Garden is educating children since 1980. We pride ourselves in being an early childhood center that uses an eclectic pedagogical approach.

At Children's Garden we believe very strongly that the young child learns through talking and playing with his/her peers in an environment that supports his/her efforts at socialization.

We therefore consider that all of the child's time with us is a valuable learning experience and we structure our activities to be centered on the child's needs.

Ours is a loving and educational environment that should feel like a second home to your child, and our staff and students a "second family." We strive to nurture and teach your child in a comfortable and fun place that allows him/her to reach their fullest potential.

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

45 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

44%

State avg.: 34%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Children's Garden is educating children since 1980. We pride ourselves in being an early childhood center that uses an eclectic pedagogical approach. At Children's Garden we believe very strongly that the young child learns through talking and playing with his/her peers in an environment that supports his/her efforts at socialization. We therefore consider that all of the child's time with us is a valuable learning experience and we structure our activities to be centered on the child's needs. Ours is a loving and educational environment that should feel like a second home to your child, and our staff and students a "second family." We strive to nurture and teach your child in a comfortable and fun place that allows him/her to reach their fullest potential.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Children's Garden Montessori School?

The application deadline for Children's Garden Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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