Follow The Child Montessori School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 231 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Association Montessori International (AMI)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Follow The Child Montessori School
Nursery	36
Pre-K	104
Kind	25
1	15
2	23
3	10
4	9
5	8
6	1

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Year Founded

2001

Summer School Offered

Yes

Campus Size

3 acres

Student Body

Total Students

231 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Please see our website for current tuition. Tuition varies depending on age level and programs.

% on Financial Aid

15%

Admissions Director

Cara Bledsoe

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

FencingGolf

GymnasticsSoccer

Tennis

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess Club

Arts and Music Programs:

ArtFrench

MusicSpanish

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Physical EducationYoga

School Notes

Provides an excellent and authentic Montessori education fostering independence, confidence and problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Our multi-age classrooms include 4th to 6th grade; 1st to 3rd grade; and preschool to kindergarten, as well as a toddler program for children age 14 months-3 years.
We are an inclusive and welcoming community.

Warm, inviting classrooms
Outdoor education
Art, Music, Spanish, and Physical Education
Trimester of option afternoon enrichment classes
All Lead Teachers are Montessori credentialed teachers
Small, close-knit community
Multi-age classrooms
200+ students

Source: Verified school update

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Follow The Child Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like The Montessori School Of Raleigh by visitors of our site.

What sports does Follow The Child Montessori School offer?

Follow The Child Montessori School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer and Tennis.

When is the application deadline for Follow The Child Montessori School?

The application deadline for Follow The Child Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Follow The Child Montessori School located?

Follow The Child Montessori School is located in the Northwest Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 6 other private schools located in Northwest Raleigh.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 4/6/2019

Our children have been so blessed by this school and their teachers. Authenic Montessori practices and a true community feel! Thank you FCM for giving my students a rigorous academic program in a safe and caring environment.

- Posted by Parent - UNC Girl

5 1/14/2017

True Montessori. Everyone knows my child so well. Awe-inspiring academics that are actually fun for the children. Such a sweet community, too. Couldn't be happier!

- Posted by Parent - Parent1

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