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Montessori Children's House

1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Montessori Children's House is dedicated to providing high-quality, private education based on the teachings of Dr.
Maria Montessori, instilling a desire for life-long learning and developing respectful, responsible and self-reliant individuals.
To accomplish our goal, Montessori Childrens's House seeks to meet the social, intellectual, and emotional needs of each child by providing and individualized, child-directed, hands-on learning experience.
We are committed to providing a prepared classroom environment designed to meet the needs of the two through seven year old child fostering a desire to learn and where learning becomes its own reward.
We believe the principle of freedom within limits guides independent learning.
We expect each person in our Montessori community to accept that freedom with due responsibility and respect.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Year Founded
1968

Student Body

Total Students
209 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Mrs. Shyamli Kumar
Application URL

School Notes

  • Montessori Children's House is dedicated to providing high-quality, private education based on the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, instilling a desire for life-long learning and developing respectful, responsible and self-reliant individuals. To accomplish our goal, Montessori Childrens's House seeks to meet the social, intellectual, and emotional needs of each child by providing and individualized, child-directed, hands-on learning experience. We are committed to providing a prepared classroom environment designed to meet the needs of the two through seven year old child fostering a desire to learn and where learning becomes its own reward. We believe the principle of freedom within limits guides independent learning. We expect each person in our Montessori community to accept that freedom with due responsibility and respect.
  • Classes offered for ages. 18mo.-7years.
  • Unique Spanish Immersion class
  • Unique 5-7year age classroom
  • Before care and after care
  • Enrichment classes
  • Highly qualified Montessori staff
  • Internationally acredited Montessri teaching center
Source: Verified school update

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Polk County, IA is $7,965 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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