MCHC was founded in 1973 as Columbia's first Montessori school.
School follows the Maria Montessori words that 鈥淲e must help the child act, think and will for himself.
This is the art of serving the spirit.鈥 The mission of CMHC is to support the natural development of children by the use of developmentally appropriate teaching materials which enable the child to learn through a process of education by doing.
The school strives to educate the whole child 鈥 body, mind, and spirit 鈥 and help him/her achieve maximum growth in the areas of physical growth and development because he/she is motivated from within by a natural curiosity and love of knowledge.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
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 Columbia Montessori Children's House?
The application deadline for Columbia Montessori Children's House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Columbia Montessori Children's House located?
Columbia Montessori Children's House is located in the Melrose Heights neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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The nearest high school to Columbia Montessori Children's House is Montessori College of Early Learning (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Bethel Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
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3737 Covenant Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 787-1899
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 787-1899
2.2 miles
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(803) 783-8838
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