Follow The Child Montessori School in Lafayette, IN enrolls 48 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten programs in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Founded in 2004, the school operates as a co–ed Montessori program with affiliations including the American Montessori Society.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 24:1 with a total of 2 teachers serving early childhood learners.
Located in a small city community, the school provides early learning opportunities for families seeking Montessori education in Lafayette.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for 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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Follow The Child Montessori School is T C Harris School At Idtc Laf (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lafayette Christian School (0.8 miles away)
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T C Harris School At Idtc Laf
Special Education School
3700 Rome Dr
Lafayette, IN 47905
(764) 488-4220
Lafayette, IN 47905
(764) 488-4220
0.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students
525 N 26th Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Lawrence Elementary School
(Catholic)
1902 Meharry St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 742-4450
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 742-4450
1.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 171 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School
(Catholic)
1200 South St
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6302
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6302
1.7 miles
Gr: K-3 | 141 students
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Daycare / Preschool
2233 Brothers Dr
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-3663
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-3663
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students Acceptance rate listed
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