The Children's House - The Children's House

Independent.

Intelligent.

Interesting.

Students working on a creative project outdoors

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.

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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.

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The Children's House Blog

Harbor Springs Trip
October 4, 2024
Our class traveled to Harbor Springs to learn about the Anishinaabe and their incredible and inspiring history. Eric Hemenway was kind enough to teach us about his culture and the history Continue Reading...
Northern Michigan Experience
October 4, 2024
In the second week of school, our class took a trip to the Michigan Upper Peninsula. First, we visited Fort Michilimackinac. Fort Michilimackinac is a military outpost located in Mackinaw City. Continue Reading...
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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.