Children's House of Nashville

🌟 Key Highlights: The Children’s House of Nashville

The Children’s House of Nashville is a private, independent, non-profit Montessori school in Nashville, Tennessee. It is committed to guiding a diverse group of children and their families to become joyful and confident lifelong learners who respect themselves, others, and the world around them, following the authentic methodology of Dr. Maria Montessori.

🏫 Overview

• Type: Private / Independent Montessori School (Non-Profit)

• Location: Nashville, Tennessee (Green Hills/Belmont Area)

• Ages/Grades Served: Early Childhood (Ages 3) – Kindergarten (Age 6)

• Enrollment: Approximately 72 students (in three multi-age classrooms)

• Core Mission: To be a Montessori preschool and kindergarten community that guides children to become joyful and confident lifelong learners who respect themselves, others, and the world around them.

• Affiliation: American Montessori Society (AMS) Verified School; Member of the International Montessori Council.

• Accreditation: Regulated and approved by the Tennessee Department of Education for preschool and Kindergarten.

• Focus: Dedicated early childhood education, emphasizing the foundational period of development (ages 3 to 6) and the integrity of the Montessori Method.

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

The Children’s House is distinguished by its commitment to authentic Montessori practice, its focus on community, and its special program features:

• Authentic Montessori Programs: Adheres faithfully to the principles and practices of Dr. Maria Montessori, including multi-age classrooms (3–6 years, which includes the Kindergarten year) and the three-hour uninterrupted work cycle to develop concentration and independence.

• Prepared Environment: Classrooms are meticulously organized and equipped with specially designed Montessori materials, which are sequenced to support the child’s natural development and foster independent, self-directed learning.

• Montessori-Certified Educators: All classroom teachers are Montessori trained through a MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) accredited program, ensuring high fidelity to the educational method.

• Mixed-Age Classrooms: Children remain in the same classroom with the same co-teaching team for three years, promoting strong relationships, allowing younger children to learn from older role models, and enabling older children to reinforce mastery through peer teaching.

• Enrichment Programs: Includes specialized programming in a dedicated Art Studio and a comprehensive Music & Movement program, enhancing the core Montessori curriculum.

• Outdoor Classroom: Features an extensive Outdoor Classroom area and gardens where children engage in hands-on activities, learning about nature, composting, and environmental stewardship.

• Diversity and Tuition Assistance: Practices a “need-blind” admission policy and maintains a Tuition Scholarship Program to ensure the student population includes a diverse mix of students.

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