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The Children's House

26 Montrose Ave Verona, NJ 07044

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • The Children's House in Verona, NJ enrolls 56 students in a nonsectarian Montessori program serving preschool through kindergarten in a suburban community.
  • Founded in 1966, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 9 teachers.
  • The preschool and kindergarten program reflects a student body with 22% students of color.
  • The school is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and maintains a co–educational learning environment.
  • Located in a suburban area, The Children's House offers early childhood education with a focus on small class sizes and individualized attention.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1966
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School Motto
Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.

Student Body

Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Children's House?
The application deadline for The Children's House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $20,489 for elementary schools and $24,074 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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