Welcome to Montessori Children's House

Montessori Children's House is an American Montessori Society Full-Member school providing Montessori preschool education for children ages 2½ through 5.

We are proud to be the longest-running, independently owned

Montessori school in Columbus - established in 1977!

Our Philosophy

At Montessori Children’s House, we believe that all children carry unseen within them the person they will become. In order to develop their physical, intellectual, and...

Our Academics

One of the most significant differences in a Montessori classroom is that children ages 3-6 are grouped together in one classroom. Because of this three-year age mixture, the children are exposed to many advanced activities that might not be available in a classroom with same-age children. The younger children watch the older children and...

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What makes MCH stand out?

Hands-on learning
Individualized learning environment
Self-paced learning
Classroom environments that foster independence
Developmentally appropriate materials
Teachers who promote and encourage a love of learning
8:1 Student to Teacher ratio

This week at MCH...butterflies emerge!

For the past several weeks, the children have been studying the life cycle of butterflies. They observed the caterpillars (larva) create their chrysalises (pupa), and finally this week, the beautiful butterflies emerged! In Montessori classrooms, nature is seen as an essential part of the learning environment, providing opportunities for sensory exploration, scientific observation, and a sense of wonder and reverence for the world around us.