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 Type
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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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