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 Type
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
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Children's House?
The application deadline for The Children's House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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