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 are still trained by Dorothy Woods. 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

Our Director:  Heather Davis

Heather Davis is the director of Montessori Children’s House. She is an active members of her community and schools. me with michaelHer passion for the value of education for younger children led her to Montessori Children’s House. She received their Montessori training in 2006.
Heather Davis has been an educator for young children in various roles throughout her adult life. She received her Early Childhood Education degree in 1994. Heather believes strongly in the Montessori philosophy and the value of individual instruction to help each child reach his or her personal best. As a mother of four boys, she realizes how each child’s educational needs are unique.

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

Heather Davis

Director, Teacher M-F
Jami Bracker

Jami Bracker

Teacher
Tina Fouts

Tina Fouts

Teacher