Children's Hour Montessori was founded in 1972 by Susan Cedar. Susan had felt in need in modern society for stimulating, and loving environment for the children of working parents.
One underlying concern for Susan was the lack of solid educational emphasis in full day Care programs for young children.
With the vision that full day care exposure through nursery school could be a positive asset to the developing child of working parents, Children's Hour was created.
Children at school At Children's Hour, we feel that early childhood education should be addressed equally from several perspectives.
The emotional social,cognitive, and creative development of the children in our care is our primary concern.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1974
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 41%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- Children's Hour Montessori was founded in 1972 by Susan Cedar. Susan had felt in need in modern society for stimulating, and loving environment for the children of working parents. One underlying concern for Susan was the lack of solid educational emphasis in full day Care programs for young children. With the vision that full day care exposure through nursery school could be a positive asset to the developing child of working parents, Children's Hour was created. Children at school At Children's Hour, we feel that early childhood education should be addressed equally from several perspectives. The emotional social,cognitive, and creative development of the children in our care is our primary concern.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Children's Hour Montessori offer?
Children's Hour Montessori offers 1 interscholastic sports: Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Children's Hour Montessori?
The application deadline for Children's Hour Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Children's Hour Montessori located?
Children's Hour Montessori is located in the University Place neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 3 other private schools located in University Place.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Children's Hour Montessori is St. Johns School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Stephen's Episcopal School (0.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
Montessori School (Episcopal)
Grades: PK-8 | 157 students 0.6 miles 1800 Sul Ross St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 821-9100
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 821-9100
0.6
PK-8
157
Grades: NS-8 | 172 students 0.6 miles 1800 Sul Ross
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 821-9100
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 821-9100
0.6
NS-8
172
First Christian School
Montessori School (Disciples of Christ)
Grades: PK-1 | 131 students 0.7 miles 1601 Sunset Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 526-8125
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 526-8125
0.7
PK-1
131
Southampton Montessori School
Montessori School
Grades: PK-5 | 495 students 0.7 miles 5012 Morningside Dr
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 526-7458
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 526-7458
0.7
PK-5
495
Becker Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
Grades: PK-K | 153 students 0.8 miles 1500 Sunset Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 535-6400
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 535-6400
0.8
PK-K
153
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