“Let us give the child a vision of the whole universe… for all things are connected to form one whole unity.”
Dr. Maria Montessori
Registration for the 2024/2025 school year has begun! Limited openings are still available.
Registration for the 2024/2025 school year has begun! Limited openings are still available.
Our Programs
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Toddler Programs
Montessori Children’s House is excited to offer four options for the family with an early preschool child.
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Primary Programs
Montessori Children’s House offers both part-time and full-time options for this age group.
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Lower Elementary
We offer this classroom only to students who have been previously enrolled in another class here.
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Summer Programs
Our Summer Adventures Programs are held from June through mid-August.
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Enrichment
Programs designed to provide a series of cultural activities each week throughout the school year.
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Before & After Care
To better serve our families, before and after care programs are available.
“Our son was a student at Montessori Children's House for several years and we couldn't be more pleased with the strong Montessori curriculum, caring and professional teachers and staff, and the clean and modern learning environment. Highly recommend!”
Karen L.“Montessori Children’s House provides a great learning environment for all children. My daughter enjoyed her teachers and it was a positive experience for her.”
Pheasant Ridge"We happened to come across MCH while looking for a kindergarten for our daughter, after she was done with Daycare. We are so glad we did! She spent 3 years there, the 1st two years in the Spanish Immersion program, which was incredible and her last year was in their 5-7 program. It was an incredible experience for all of us. The teachers and staff are dedicated, attentive and truly care about the students & families. Our daughter has since 'aged out' but if they open up a program that accepts older students, we would send her back there! Thank you MCH!"
ParentOur Philosophy
Montessori Children’s House is dedicated to providing a 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 Children’s House seeks to meet the social, intellectual, and emotional needs of each child by providing an individualized, child-directed, hands-on learning experience.We are committed to providing a prepared classroom environment designed to meet the needs of the 18-month 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. We value the contributions of our students, teachers, administrators, parents, and board of directors.Together, we will continue to provide a high quality, safe, nurturing Montessori environment. What Makes Our School Unique?
Montessori Children’s House has served as a 501(c)(3) private non-profit the children and families of the Des Moines area for over 50 years. Founded in the fall of 1968 by Dora and George Fowler, the school began with approximately 40 students and two classrooms as The Greater Des Moines Montessori Association, Inc. The first school was housed in a Presbyterian church in West Des Moines.In 2005 Montessori Children’s House moved into its own building at 1505 42nd Street in West Des Moines. Today, MCH has grown to over 175 students with nine classrooms and 12 classes.
A classroom where students are exposed to Spanish starting at the age of 3. Primary Spanish Immersion
An early preschool classroom starting at the age of 18 months.Toddler Classroom
Specials
In addition to the Montessori prepared environment, children will receive instruction from specialist teachers in music, Spanish, and art.Lower Elementary
A special program for students ready for Kindergarten through 1st grade that will challenge and prepare them for Elementary School.
Contact Us
For school program or tuition information please complete an Inquiry here.
We schedule tours and observations between 9:00am and 11:00am Monday through Friday during the children’s morning work cycle.