Children First Montessori (Closed 2021)

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Children First Montessori (Closed 2021)

Children First Montessori in Smithville, MO serves 25 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian suburban setting.

The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1 with two full鈥搕ime teachers supporting early childhood Montessori programs.

Approximately 50% of the student body represents diversity in this small private preschool and kindergarten program.

Tuition information is available upon request, with local elementary private school averages around $10,192 annually in Clay County.

Children First Montessori operates as a suburban Montessori school focusing exclusively on early learning for pre鈥揔 and kindergarten grades.

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

25 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 21%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Children First Montessori?

The application deadline for Children First Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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