Montessori Children's House is licensed with the State of Florida as an Educational Institution and is accredited with the Pan American Montessori Society (PAMS).
The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment for your child to receive a quality education.
Montessori Children's House strives to provide your child with a solid foundation for his or her future learning potential.
Our reputable program provides each and every child with a challenging self-rewarding environment enabling our students to further strengthen their physical, developmental, academic and social inherent skills.
Every child is afforded the opportunity to realize, develop and achieve his or her own unique abilities leading towards a solid foundation for his or her future learning potential and successful accomplishments.
Montessori Children's House continues to fulfill its dutiful commitment to its students by providing dedicated long term AMS and/or PAMS certified teachers in all of its classrooms.
It's Owner and Director, Melanie Samuelson, is an AMS Certified Montessori Directress/teacher since 1986.
She has devoted more than thirty years to teaching small children and administrating a quality school.
The School prides itself on upholding its ethics, principles and foundations as inspired by the ideology of the Montessori founder, Maria Montessori.
The Montessori materials and classroom program allow each child to experience the excitement of learning by his own choice rather than being coerced.
The program helps the child to perfect his or her natural skills for learning so that his or her ability will be at a maximum in future learning situations.
The purpose of the Montessori materials is for the child to develop his concentration, coordination and positive working habits in preparation for his future learning experiences.
The school offers a Montessori acedemic program with numerous extra-curricular activities including Spanish/French classes, ballet, gymnastics, and a fitness/nutrition program.
A licensed School Psychologist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist are affiliated with the school for in house screenings and additional therapy if needed.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Montessori Children's House ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please see Tuition page at Montessorichildrenshouse.com
Admissions Director
Melanie Samuelson
School Notes
- Montessori Children's Housestrives to provide your child with a solid foundation for his or her future learning potential. Our reputable program provides each and every child with a challenging self-rewarding environment enabling our students to further develop their physical, academic and social inherent skills. Every child is afforded the opportunity to realize, develop and achieve his or her own special abilities leading toward a solid foundation for his or her future learning potential and successful accomplishments. The School prides itself on upholding its ethics, principles and foundations as inspired by the ideology of the Montessori founder, Maria Montessori. The Montessori materials and classroom program allow each child to experience the excitement of learning by his own choice rather than being coerced. The program helps the child to perfect his or her natural skills for learning so that his or her ability will be at a maximum in future learning situations. The purpose of the Montessori materials is for the child to develop his concentration, coordination and positive working habits in preparation for his future learning experiences. The school has implemented numerous security cameras inside and outside the entire campus. Entrance into the school is by buzzer only. The large shaded playground has a rubber mulch foundation, water fountain and is continually updated. The students arrive and depart via the three covered drive throughs in the rear of the school under the supervision of the entire school's staff. Montessori Children's House has an active Parent Teacher Organization which chooses the school's in house field trips, organizes most of the events and provides interested parents the ability to volunteer in school activities.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori Children's House?
The application deadline for Montessori Children's House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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