The Children's House

The Children's House in Verona, NJ enrolls 56 students in a nonsectarian Montessori program serving preschool through kindergarten in a suburban community.
Founded in 1966, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 9 teachers.
The preschool and kindergarten program reflects a student body with 22% students of color.
The school is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and maintains a co–educational learning environment.
Located in a suburban area, The Children's House offers early childhood education with a focus on small class sizes and individualized attention.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
The Children's House Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for The Children's House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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