Montessori Children`s House of Denver (MCHD) is a private Montessori school for primary/preschool, elementary and middle school students. MCHD was established in 1991 and is accredited by the American Montessori Society, AdvancED, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.Our three campuses are located in three Denver-area neighborhoods: Mayfair, Park Hill and Stapleton. Each campus offers unique features and provides varied outdoor learning, peace curriculum, expert staff, an open-door policy and a welcoming and nurturing environment where children can thrive.We have a strong commitment to helping your child develop a strong academic foundation, self and community awareness, and love of learning. MCHD is not just a school; it`s an investment in your child`s future that will continue well beyond graduation. Our curriculum paves the way for your child`s success in life.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Yearly Tuition: $18,350
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Campus Size
30 acres
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
clothing children can wear independently
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,350
Tuition Notes
Before and after care are available for an additional cost.
Summer Program Cost
$1,835
Summer Program Cost Notes
Price reflects the monthly cost for full week schedule. Please contact the school for other schedule options and the corresponding tuition.
% on Financial Aid
19%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,600
Admissions Director
Sarah Mohagen
Admissions Associate
Jackie Garcia
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.'
- The first campus of Montessori Children`s House of Denver, established back in 1991, is a beautiful environment for Montessori learning.The school building is a century-old brick farm house in the heart of Denver`s Mayfair neighborhood, featuring quiet classrooms, covered porches, gardens, an expansive playground and an outdoor classroom for spring and summer.Housing most of our toddler classrooms, as well as primary classrooms for when the toddlers move onto the next classroom cycle, each is filled with the entire range of Montessori materials to spark the children`s love of learning.Mayfair features a 1:5 toddler-to-teacher ratio and 1:10 primary student-to-teacher ratio to ensure each child receives individualized attention.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Montessori Children's House Of Denver - Mayfair cost?
Montessori Children's House Of Denver - Mayfair's tuition is approximately $18,350 for private students and $1,835 for summer students.
Does Montessori Children's House Of Denver - Mayfair offer a summer program?
Yes, Montessori Children's House Of Denver - Mayfair offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Children's House Of Denver - Mayfair?
The application deadline for Montessori Children's House Of Denver - Mayfair is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori Children's House Of Denver - Mayfair located?
Montessori Children's House Of Denver - Mayfair is located in the East neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 17 other private schools located in East.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Montessori Children's House Of Denver - Mayfair is Bansbach Academy At Denver Childrens Home (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Blessed Sacrament Parish School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bansbach Academy At Denver Childrens Home
Alternative School
1501 Albion St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
0.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 49 students
Morgridge Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1400 Jackson St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 398-1103
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 398-1103
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Blessed Sacrament Parish School ![Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo]( "Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
1973 Elm Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1980 Dahlia St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
860 Elm St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-2123
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-2123
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bansbach Academy At Denver Childrens Home
Alternative School
1501 Albion St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
0.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 49 students
Our Lady Help Of Christians Academy
(Catholic)
32100 E Colfax Service Rd
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 344-5830
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 344-5830
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Rock Solid Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
200 S University Blvd
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 797-1005
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 797-1005
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Tuition listed
458 Uinta Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Denver Academy Of Torah
(Jewish)
6825 E Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 859-6806
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 859-6806
2.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 186 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bansbach Academy At Denver Childrens Home
Alternative School
1501 Albion St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
0.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 49 students
Morgridge Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1400 Jackson St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 398-1103
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 398-1103
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Blessed Sacrament Parish School ![Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo]( "Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
1973 Elm Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
860 Elm St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-2123
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-2123
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Our Lady Help Of Christians Academy
(Catholic)
32100 E Colfax Service Rd
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 344-5830
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 344-5830
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blessed Sacrament Parish School ![Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo]( "Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
1973 Elm Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1980 Dahlia St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
860 Elm St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-2123
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-2123
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
L'ecole De Denver
Special Program Emphasis
2280 E 16th Ave
Denver, CO 80206
(917) 226-8008
Denver, CO 80206
(917) 226-8008
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 33 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1733 Vine Street
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 355-0982
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 355-0982
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Park Hill School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5050 East 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-4910
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-4910
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Teller Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1150 Garfield Street
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 424-3560
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 424-3560
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
995 Grape Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-5000
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-5000
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
East High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 City Park Esplanade
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 423-8300
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 423-8300
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Hill Campus Of Arts And Sciences
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
451 Clermont Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 423-9680
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 423-9680
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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