Montessori Children's House (2026 Profile)

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Montessori Children's House

1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Tel: (151) 577-1690

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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

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2

Year Founded

1968

Student Body

Total Students

209 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

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

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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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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).

The average acceptance rate in Polk County, IA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).