Is This the Right Montessori School for Your Family?

Here are 5 key things every Central Iowa parent should look for when considering a Montessori education.

Trained & Certified Montessori Teachers

Authentic Montessori education begins with the guide. Our teachers are certified in the Montessori method and trained to nurture curiosity, independence, and respect in every child.

A true Montessori education relies heavily on skilled guides who understand the philosophy and can implement it effectively.

A woman teaching a classroom about the months of the year and the calendar in January 2024, with children sitting on the floor.

A Calm, Child-Centered Classroom

Look for peaceful, purposeful spaces. Our classrooms are thoughtfully arranged with child-sized furniture, low shelves, and hands-on materials—designed to help children explore independently.

A young girl is sitting cross-legged on a beige rug, playing with colorful stacking blocks arranged in a pattern. She is in a room with a large window and shelves in the background.

Real Montessori Materials

Montessori materials aren’t just beautiful—they’re intentional. We use authentic tools that encourage self-correction, tactile learning, and deep concentration.

A young girl in a pink floral outfit with pink shoes is crouched on the floor, playing with wooden and green cylindrical blocks on a white mat. The blocks are arranged in a line and the girl is placing or adjusting one of the blocks.

Peer Learning in Mixed-Age Groups

Montessori classrooms are designed for collaboration. By grouping children in three-year age spans, we create a natural environment for mentorship, leadership, and empathy.

Two boys are playing a game on a blue timed game board with numbered cards, on the floor, with one boy kneeling and the other lying on his stomach.

Independence Starts Early

Children in Montessori schools learn to make choices, follow their interests, and work at their own pace. It’s not just learning—it’s preparation for life.

When you visit the Montessori Children’s House you will observe our students are encouraged to choose their own activities and work at their own pace.

A young girl with blonde hair wearing pajama clothes with colorful robot prints, sitting at a table and inspecting or folding a white piece of cloth on a wooden tray.

Still Exploring Your Options?

We’d love to show you what makes Montessori Children’s House a trusted choice for Central Iowa families for over 25 years.

Montessori Children’s House 1505 42nd Street West Des Moines, IA 50266

Phone: 515.225.1073

Fax: 515.225.3781

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.