MCHC was founded in 1973 as Columbia's first Montessori school.
School follows the Maria Montessori words that “We must help the child act, think and will for himself.
This is the art of serving the spirit.” The mission of CMHC is to support the natural development of children by the use of developmentally appropriate teaching materials which enable the child to learn through a process of education by doing.
The school strives to educate the whole child – body, mind, and spirit – and help him/her achieve maximum growth in the areas of physical growth and development because he/she is motivated from within by a natural curiosity and love of knowledge.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Columbia Montessori Children's House Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Columbia Montessori Children's House?

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

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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