Montessori Children's House
Tel:
(515) 225-1073
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 Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Students: 240 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 240 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 86% State avg.: 14% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 48:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Shyamli Kumar |
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
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori Children's House is Dowling Catholic High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Whiz Kid Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Des MoinesShepherd's Flock Early Learning CenterMontessori School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: PK-K | 161 students
0.6 miles
3900 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 225-1952 0.6 PK-K
161 - West Des MoinesWhiz Kid AcademyDaycare / PreschoolGrades: NS-7
1.1 miles
1721 25th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-8513 1.1 NS-7
n/a - West Des MoinesDowling Catholic High School(Roman Catholic)Grades: 9-12 | 1428 students
1.9 miles
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 225-3000 1.9 9-12
1428 - West Des MoinesSacred Heart School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 601 students
2 miles
1601 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 223-1284 2 PK-8
601 - West Des Moines Grades: NS-PK
2.2 miles
6670 University Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 221-0718 2.2 NS-PK
n/a
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