Montessori Children's Academy

9400 SW 16th Street Miami, FL 33165
www.miamimontessori.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Montessori Children's Academy Photo #1 - A bright Montessori classroom where children explore independence and creativity. A girl builds the Pink Tower with focus and joy, while a boy works with cylinder blocks, refining coordination and concentration. Natural light, wooden shelves, and sunflowers create a calm, inspiring environment that reflects Montessori values-handson learning, order, and beauty in every detail.
Montessori Children's Academy Photo #2 - A young girl carefully places wooden spindles into a counting box, practicing focus, order, and fine motor control. This Montessori material strengthens early math understanding, hand & eye coordination, and independence while nurturing calm concentration in a beautifully prepared learning environment.
Montessori Children's Academy Photo #3 - A young girl practices focus and coordination in a Montessori classroom, transferring colorful beads with tweezers during a Practical Life activity. This handson exercise strengthens finemotor skills, concentration, and independence-core values of Montessori Children's Academy, where purposeful movement and calm attention nurture confidence and joy in learning.
Montessori Children's Academy Photo #4 - Children at Montessori Children's Academy celebrate cultural diversity with joy and pride, dressed in vibrant attire and holding flags from Spain. This lively classroom moment reflects the school's commitment to global awareness, respect, and unity-where every child learns to appreciate the beauty of different cultures.
Montessori Children's Academy Photo #5 - A young child practices independence and finemotor coordination by learning to tie laces using a Montessori dressing frame. This handson activity builds confidence, concentration, and reallife readiness-core values we nurture every day at Montessori Children's Academy.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Year Founded
1996
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
KHAKI PANTS AND POLO WITH LOGO

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Monthly
Summer Program Cost
$900
Summer Program Cost Notes
Per session (4 weeks each)
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

School Notes

  • At Montessori Children's Academy we prepare children for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning.
  • Our directresses are committed to ensuring that your child receives a broad strong academic education in the context of a carefully planned, stimulating environment.
  • Through proven methods, we help children develop the essential foundational habits, attitudes, self esteem, skills and ideas that will shape the way they discover, learn and succeed in life.
  • Research has shown that the best predictor of future success is a positive sense of self-esteem.
  • MCA's program based on self-directed, non-competitive activities, helps children develop strong self images and the confidence to face challenges and change with optimism.
  • Montessori Children's Academy Building Confidence, Creativity & Independence At Montessori Children's Academy, we prepare children for a lifetime of creative thinking and joyful learning. Our certified Montessori directresses provide a strong academic foundation in a calm, beautifully prepared environment designed to inspire curiosity, independence, and focus.Through proven Montessori methods, children develop essential earlylearning skills, positive habits, and the confidence to explore, discover, and succeed. Research shows that healthy selfesteem is one of the strongest predictors of future success-and our selfdirected, noncompetitive approach helps children build a strong selfimage and the resilience to face new challenges with optimism.Families choose MCA for a nurturing, childcentered program that supports independence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Now Enrolling
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Montessori Children's Academy cost?
Montessori Children's Academy's tuition is approximately $900 for summer students.
Does Montessori Children's Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Montessori Children's Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Montessori Children's Academy offer?
Montessori Children's Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Dance and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Children's Academy?
The application deadline for Montessori Children's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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