Step By Step Children's House was established in 2003. We currently serve children from 18 months through kindergarten at the Pennsylvania Ave location and 6 weeks through 6 years at the Black Hawk Center location.
All of our guides are trained in the montessori method and licensed/certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Private and Academic Schools.
We are members of AMI, PECCA, North American Montessori Association and the United Montessori Association.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
School Calendar
School Motto
Within the child lies the fate of the future
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Step By Step Childrens House?
The application deadline for Step By Step Childrens House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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