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Toad Hill Childrens House

Toad Hill is a Montessori Kindergarten and Preschool environment for children ages 3-6 years old.
Housed in a historic one room schoolhouse, we opened on September 1, 2005.
Toad Hill Children`s House is a 5 Star, City of Madison Accredited Program.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2005
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
“The essence of independence is to be able to do something for one’s self.” Dr. Maria Montessori

Student Body

Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Toad Hill Childrens House Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Outdoor Classroom and Hiestand Park
  • Our school yard is an Outdoor Classroom utilized year round. Children climb, build, garden, rake, shovel snow, identify plants and wildlife, and explore and experiment with nature in this space everyday. We gather, count, and cook with fruits and vegetables gathered from these gardens and from our apple, cherry, pear, and mulberry trees. Our charming school also backs to Hiestand Woods Conservation Park, allowing easy access to over 45 acres of open space, wooded trails, playgrounds and greenways.
  • Montessori Work Period
  • Our carefully prepared environment allows students practice practical life skills, language, mathematics, sensorial activities, and lessons in geography, science, geology and so much more! As they work they are constantly developing their sense of order, concentration, coordination and independence.
  • Celebrations
  • Childhood is a celebration! Our students celebrate customs and traditions from around the world all year long. Celebrations include preparing and eating foods from other nations, wearing traditional clothing used in cultural festivals and special occasions, and learning games, crafts, dances and songs in a variety of languages.
  • Kindergarten at Toad Hill
  • Kindergarten is the most important year for Montessori students. They solidify strong leadership skills, and complete their foundation for a lifelong love of learning. During the Kindergarten year our oldest students venture beyond the classroom to gather new information from leaders in our community, and apply the knowledge they already have in new ways.
Source: Verified school update

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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