Independent Montessori Education Preschool through Middle School

Partnering with Families to Raise
Exceptional Learners.

We believe the real test is life itself.

We believe in the intelligence of every child and that each child has a gift.

We believe school should be a place where this intelligence can be cultivated and fully expressed through purposeful, interesting work.

Our goal is for every child who graduates from our school to love learning for a lifetime.

Our Mission

We prepare a Montessori learning environment that supports and respects the development of each unique child and nurtures them to become independent, curious, confident, lifelong learners who strive to contribute to their communities and the greater world.

Educating the Whole Child

The Montessori approach is designed to help children with their task of inner construction as they grow from childhood to maturity. Our approach to learning caters to each student’s academic, physical, emotional, spiritual, and moral development.

Our Approach

For children ages 3 months to 14 years

To learn about the curriculum and prepared Montessori environments of our classrooms, please read about our programs for children from infancy through the adolescent years. 

Our Programs

Curricular Scope

Learn about Dr. Montessori’s four planes of development and the continuum of knowledge from one developmental level to the next.

Our Curricular Scope

Portrait of a Graduate

We harness curiosity and discovery to inspire learning. As a result, our graduates are intrinsically motivated learners, critical thinkers, and strive for academic excellence.

Hear from our Alumni

From our Blog

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Learning through Food
Jeanette Kania
Learning through Food
Jeanette Kania

As we enter the season of many holidays, it is a wonderful time to reflect on all the meanings that food can have. Food can be used as a means of connection, showing love, building community, and preserving traditions. In the Nido, meals are a central part of our community. Exploring food provides young children with opportunities to develop focus and patience, as well as fine and gross motor skills and language. 

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Jeanette Kania
Detroit Trip Summary
Compass Junior High Students
Detroit Trip Summary
Compass Junior High Students

Our journey to Detroit started bright and early. As we drove our school vans into the city, we made memories that will last a lifetime. When we finally arrived after the vigorous drive, we headed straight to the DIA. We got to take in meaningful art and creations while reflecting on the pieces we loved. We described what we saw, thought, and wondered about five pieces in five different, unique exhibits.

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Compass Junior High Students
Growing Together
Megan Fellows
Growing Together
Megan Fellows

When I think about The Children’s House, one simple truth comes to mind: this place is me.

I was a Montessori child. Like so many of our students, I had the freedom to move, to ask questions, and to explore things deeply without someone rushing me to the “right” answer. That early experience shaped me in ways I didn’t fully understand until much later.

As an adult, I became a traditional teacher. I stepped into that world because I loved children, but something didn’t feel right.

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Megan Fellows

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Forever inspired by the wisdom of Dr. Maria Montessori, The Children’s House and Compass Montessori Junior High cultivate a learning community where we aim for everyone to feel safe, welcome, and included, and wherein all people are empowered to explore the richness and diversity of humanity, and in doing so discover who they are, where they come from, and how they wish to contribute to our ever-changing world.

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