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

A Match Made in Montessori!

MCH "graduates" from 2003, Alessandra Derick and Mason Myers (bottom left) became man and wife on May 30, 2026! Also attending their beautiful ceremony were brother and sister MCH alumni, Judson Milhon and Lydia Milhon, who was maid-of-honor (bottom right). Congratulations to the couple!