Mt. Ararat Child Development

Mt. Ararat Child Development is a co–ed early childhood program located in the Acres Home neighborhood of Houston, TX, serving 79 students through pre–kindergarten in a central city setting.
Founded in 1985, the school offers summer school programs and maintains a Christian orientation within an other religious affiliation.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 79:1, with one teacher for the total enrollment.
Ararat Child Development ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for diversity, with 100% of students representing students of color.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Mt. Ararat Child Development ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Mt. Ararat CDC was founded in 1985. This child development center is a 4-star Texas Rising Star Certified Program. Mt. Ararat CDC provides a well-rounded curriculum titled Active Learning. The faculty provides care for children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, regardless of race, creed, or nationality.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Mt. Ararat Child Development?
The application deadline for Mt. Ararat Child Development is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mt. Ararat Child Development located?
Mt. Ararat Child Development is located in the Acres Home neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 2 other private schools located in Acres Home.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $18,811 for elementary schools and $22,021 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Houston, TX is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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