Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Montessori Children's House
About the School
- Montessori Children's House is dedicated to providing high-quality, private education based on the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, instilling a desire for life-long learning and developing respectful, responsible and self-reliant individuals.
- To accomplish our goal, Montessori Childrens's House seeks to meet the social, intellectual, and emotional needs of each child by providing and individualized, child-directed, hands-on learning experience.
- We are committed to providing a prepared classroom environment designed to meet the needs of the two through seven year old child fostering a desire to learn and where learning becomes its own reward.
- We believe the principle of freedom within limits guides independent learning.
- We expect each person in our Montessori community to accept that freedom with due responsibility and respect.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1968
Student Body
Total Students
209 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 16%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Mrs. Shyamli Kumar
Application URL
School Notes
- Montessori Children's House is dedicated to providing high-quality, private education based on the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, instilling a desire for life-long learning and developing respectful, responsible and self-reliant individuals. To accomplish our goal, Montessori Childrens's House seeks to meet the social, intellectual, and emotional needs of each child by providing and individualized, child-directed, hands-on learning experience. We are committed to providing a prepared classroom environment designed to meet the needs of the two through seven year old child fostering a desire to learn and where learning becomes its own reward. We believe the principle of freedom within limits guides independent learning. We expect each person in our Montessori community to accept that freedom with due responsibility and respect.
- Classes offered for ages. 18mo.-7years.
- Unique Spanish Immersion class
- Unique 5-7year age classroom
- Before care and after care
- Enrichment classes
- Highly qualified Montessori staff
- Internationally acredited Montessri teaching center
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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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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