Winfield Children's House

Winfield Children’s House, the only Montessori-accredited school in southern Maine offers a developmental program of learning for children 6 mths to 6 yrs.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,000
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1987
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Winfield Children's House Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
non-commercial

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
cost varies depending on number of days attending and hours per day.
Admissions Director
Michelle Vogel

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Adventure PlayFrench
MusicSign Language
Yoga

School Notes

  • Winfield Children’s House is a Montessori school offering infant, toddler, preschool and Kindergarten programs. Located in Falmouth, Maine, Winfield Children’s House has served families from Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Westbrook and Portland for over 25 years.Winfield Children’s House offers authentic Montessori education in full-time and part-time schedules throughout the academic school year and during our arts and nature-based summer camp for children ages 6 months to 6 years old. Our programs are accredited by the Montessori School Accreditation Commission, an affiliate of the American Montessori Society. Our accreditation means that our programs meet or exceed the rigorous standards set forth by MSAC and AMS. We are the only accredited Montessori school in Southern Maine.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Winfield Children's House cost?
Winfield Children's House's tuition is approximately $6,000 for private students.
What schools are Winfield Children's House often compared to?
Winfield Children's House is often viewed alongside schools like Pine Grove School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Winfield Children's House?
The application deadline for Winfield Children's House is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,000
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cumberland County, ME is $20,043 for elementary schools and $26,633 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cumberland County, ME is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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