Children First Montessori in Smithville, MO serves 25 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian suburban setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1 with two full鈥搕ime teachers supporting early childhood Montessori programs.
Approximately 50% of the student body represents diversity in this small private preschool and kindergarten program.
Tuition information is available upon request, with local elementary private school averages around $10,192 annually in Clay County.
Children First Montessori operates as a suburban Montessori school focusing exclusively on early learning for pre鈥揔 and kindergarten grades.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Children First Montessori?
The application deadline for Children First Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91制片厂s
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Children First Montessori is Our Savior Christian Academy (1.2 miles away)
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Our Savior Christian Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1103 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 866-1597
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 866-1597
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Smithville Montessori Academy Ii
Montessori School
14451 N Us Highway 169
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4905
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4905
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 150 students
Countryside Montessori Day School
Montessori School
5201 Nw 126th
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 392-3558
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 392-3558
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Faith Christian Academy ![Faith Christian Academy Photo]( "Faith Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4330 NW Cookingham Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 417 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Child's World Montessori
Montessori School
512 Ne 107th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 734-8804
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 734-8804
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
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