Media Children's House is a private academic school. A Toddler program is offered for ages 18 months to 3 year olds.
A Primary program is available for children between the ages of 3 and 6.
The full-day kindergarten program offers students a hands-on individualized learning opportunity.
The program supports individualized learning and research based activities.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please visit our website at www.mediachildrenshouse.com
Summer Program Cost Notes
Please call the school for more information regarding our summer program.
Admissions Director
Victoria Eschbach-Whitby
Application URL
School Notes
- Computers
- Library
- Physical Education Individualized learning<
- Science!--Geography
- American Sign Language
- Spanish
- Character Education
- Soccer Shots
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Media Children's House Montessori School?
The application deadline for Media Children's House Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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