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Montessori Childrens House

400 Cloverdale Dr
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Montessori Childrens House in Council Bluffs, IA, enrolls 104 co–ed students in a nonsectarian Montessori program for grades PK–K within a city locale.

Founded in 1975, the school serves early childhood education with a total of 3 teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 35:1.

The school is affiliated with other Montessori associations and emphasizes a Montessori curriculum in a small, city–based community.

As a small Montessori preschool in Council Bluffs, the program offers educational options distinct from nearby schools serving higher grade levels and larger student populations.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 104 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other Montessori association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1975

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

104 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Montessori Childrens House Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

35:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Where Children Shine

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 104 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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