Montessori Children's Center in Kalamazoo, MI, offers a nonsectarian preschool and kindergarten program serving 69 students in a small city neighborhood.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1 with a teaching staff of 10, supporting early childhood education.
Located in the Vine neighborhood, this coeducational Montessori school is a member of the National Independent 草榴社区 Schools Association.
Approximately 20 percent of the student body at this Kalamazoo preschool represent diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
The school serves students in pre鈥搆indergarten and kindergarten within a city setting, providing local families with early learning options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 69 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
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
69 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
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 Montessori Children's Center?
The application deadline for Montessori Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori Children's Center located?
Montessori Children's Center is located in the Vine neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 1 other private schools located in Vine.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori Children's Center is Kalamazoo Christian Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Montessori School (0.0 miles away)
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