Our History
After having trained directly under Maria Montessori, Dr. Margaret Potts traveled to Council Bluffs in 1968. It was while living in Council Bluffs that Dr. Potts passed on her Montessori knowledge to Dorothy Woods and Irene Dawson. With the help of Dr. Potts, Irene and Dorothy started Montessori Children's House.
In 2006, operation of the Montessori Children's House was assumed by Heather Davis. While ownership of the school has changed, teachers at the preschool still uphold the standards set by Dorothy and Irene. This is a rare experience which gives the school a uniqueness and purity rarely found in Montessori programs today. We feel privileged to have the opportunity to provide children with the materials and experience that will create a lifelong love for learning.
"There can be no great superstructure built on a poor foundation."
-Maria Montessori
Information
Our Schedule
Ages:
Children from three through six years of age may be enrolled. Kindergarten is also an option.
Days and Hours:
The school year for Montessori Children’s House begins the first Tuesday after Labor Day and ends in May. Class hours are 9 am – 11:30 am and 12:30 pm – 3 pm.
Tuition:
Tuition is payable the first of each month. Tuition may be paid in 1, 2, or 9 installments. A $100 deposit is due at the time of registration. Registration for returning families takes place in February and in March for new families. Please click here to go to our parent resource page and download a copy of our Family Registration Contract.
Our Team
Heather Davis
Director, Teacher M-F
Jami Bracker
Teacher
Tina Fouts
Teacher