Montessori Children's Room

Montessori Children's Room was founded in 1985 and follows the philosophy developed by Dr.
Maria Montessori some 90 years ago. She stated, "It is true we cannot make a genius, we can only give each individual the chance to fulfill his potential to become an independent, secure and balanced human being." The mission of the Montessori Children's Room is to foster development of the whole child through a nurturing and stimulating prepared environment.
Our primary goal is to help children reach their full potential by encouraging curiosity and creativity, which leads to a life long enthusiasm for learning.
The teachers at Montessori Children's Room are qualified specialists in early childhood education.
They are professionally trained Montessori instructors who help guide the children through the classroom that has been carefully planned for their developmental needs.
The self-correcting materials are used as the child's best teacher.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
137 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Montessori Children's Room was founded in 1985 and follows the philosophy developed by Dr. Maria Montessori some 90 years ago. She stated, "It is true we cannot make a genius, we can only give each individual the chance to fulfill his potential to become an independent, secure and balanced human being." The mission of the Montessori Children's Room is to foster development of the whole child through a nurturing and stimulating prepared environment. Our primary goal is to help children reach their full potential by encouraging curiosity and creativity, which leads to a life long enthusiasm for learning. The teachers at Montessori Children's Room are qualified specialists in early childhood education. They are professionally trained Montessori instructors who help guide the children through the classroom that has been carefully planned for their developmental needs. The self-correcting materials are used as the child's best teacher.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Montessori Children's Room?
The application deadline for Montessori Children's Room is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori Children's Room located?
Montessori Children's Room is located in the Central Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 5 other private schools located in Central Omaha.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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