Mission & Vision

Our Mission

The Children’s House Montessori school cultivates curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in young learners, while nurturing a sense of care for each other, the environment, and the world.

Our Vision

Founded in 1979, Children’s House Montessori inspires a lifelong love of learning in children ages 18 months to 10 years in Midcoast Maine. We are guided by Dr. Maria Montessori’s pioneering philosophy: we provide carefully designed, multi-age classrooms and nature-based opportunities where children master skills at their own pace and grow toward independence in a cooperative environment. Montessori-trained teachers provide children with the love, support, and guidance they need to thrive.

In all that we do, Children's House honors the values of peace, respect, inclusion, lifelong learning, community, and sustainability.

"Nurturing growth"

My children fell in love with this school as soon as they got here. The teachers create an incredibly caring and peaceful environment, perfect for nurturing growth. 

- C.P.

“Can't wait to go back to school”

My child has so much fun with her friends and teachers at CHMS. This weekend she told me that she can't wait to go back to school. Her excitement for learning in this place makes it worth every penny. 

— M.T.