Our Children's Center

Our Children's Center in State College, PA, offers Montessori programs for preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
The school enrolls 78 students across all grades, with 10 students in kindergarten and a total of one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 78:1.
Our Children's Center is a member of the American Montessori Society and provides summer school programs.
Located in a small city community, the school serves families seeking early childhood education in the State College area.
Nearby schools offer a range of student–teacher ratios and grade spans, with Our Children's Center specifically focused on PK–K Montessori education.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Our Children's Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Patricia Cossick
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: “It is not true that I invented what is called the Montessori Method… I have studied the child; I have taken what the child has given me and expressed it, and that is what is called the Montessori Method.”
Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for Our Children's Center?
The application deadline for Our Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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