Get to Know Us

Our primary entry level for new students is at 3 years old, but we admit students 18-36 months old for Pre-Three, and generally have openings for 4– and 5-year-olds and elementary-age students each year.

MCHD offers you several ways to get to know our school and the Montessori method, and to meet our faculty.

Classroom Observations
After November 15 of each school year, MCHD welcomes you to observe in our classrooms. An observation provides the best way to see Montessori education in action as practiced at MCHD, and is a required part of the application process. We recommend that you plan to be in the classroom for an hour, and we ask that you do not bring children with you. After your observation, you will be able to meet with the Head of School to answer any questions about the school or the admissions process.

Optimal times for observations for Preschool and Extended Day are Monday - Friday beginning at 9:00 or 9:30 am; for Elementary, Monday - Wednesday between 8:30 and 11am; and for Pre-Three, Monday and Tuesday beginning at 9:00 or 10:00 am.

Please call us at 489-9045 to schedule a visit.

Open House
MCHD hosts two Open Houses each year, one in the fall and one in the winter. Our next Open House will be Sunday, November 16, 2008 from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be a second Open House Sunday, January 11, 2009, from 3 to 5 p.m. Families are welcome to arrive at any time during that period, but be sure to give yourself enough time to walk through classrooms at different program levels, speak with teachers, and meet current parents. Though children are welcome to attend, we recommend that you consider making other arrangements so that you can have extended conversations while you’re here.

American Montessori Society
The American Montessori Society provides information about Montessori education to parents. Visit their website at www.amshq.org

Montessori Children’s House of Durham does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sexual orientation, family structure, or national or ethnic origin, in admissions, programs, employment, financial assistance, activities, use of facilities, or privileges.