Children, Inc., a United Way Agency Partner, provides high quality, readily accessible childcare, preschool and school-aged education programs with an emphasis on family success. Founded in 1977 in Northern Kentucky as an early childhood learning center, Children, Inc. has become an innovative network of education and development centers with additional built-in resources such as: home-based visitation for young mothers, service learning programs that enrich academic studies through civic engagement, professional resources and training for childcare and education professionals, advocacy, and research-based music production. Visit www.childreninc.org for more information.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Children, Inc. at Montessori Early Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Now enrolling ages 6 weeks-36 months!
- 419 Altamont Rd., Covington, KY 410116:30am – 6:00pm
- Monday – Friday, year-round program (except major holidays)
- Ages 6 weeks-Kindergarten
- Montessori and traditional curriculum offered
- Early Head Start is available if you qualify!
- (859) 491-1455
- To enroll in Montessori Early Learning Academy e-mail director Mary [email protected] call 859-491-1455.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Children, Inc. at Montessori Early Learning Academy?
The application deadline for Children, Inc. at Montessori Early Learning Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Children, Inc. at Montessori Early Learning Academy is Covington Latin School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Treasure House Child Development Center (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Covington Latin School ![Covington Latin School Photo - Achieve Here. Excel Here. Belong Here.]( "Covington Latin School Photo - Achieve Here. Excel Here. Belong Here.")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
21 East 11th Street
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Treasure House Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
203 W Rivercenter Blvd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 669-2770
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 669-2770
0.5 miles
Gr: NS | 98 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Prince Of Peace Catholic Montessori
(Catholic)
625 Pike St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 431-5153
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 431-5153
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Tuition listed
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
338 E 16th St
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 581-0290
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 581-0290
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
840 Washington Ave
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0487
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0487
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Covington Latin School ![Covington Latin School Photo - Achieve Here. Excel Here. Belong Here.]( "Covington Latin School Photo - Achieve Here. Excel Here. Belong Here.")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
21 East 11th Street
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Newport Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
13 Carothers Rd
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0001
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0001
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Covington Catholic High School ![Covington Catholic High School Photo - A two-time National Blue Ribbon School, Covington Catholic High School's Mission is to "embrace the gospel message of Jesus Christ in order to educate young men spiritually, academically, physically and socially."]( "Covington Catholic High School Photo - A two-time National Blue Ribbon School, Covington Catholic High School's Mission is to \"embrace the gospel message of Jesus Christ in order to educate young men spiritually, academically, physically and socially.\"")
All-boys (Catholic)
1600 Dixie Highway
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 240-5441
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 240-5441
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Academy ![Notre Dame Academy Photo - Nestled in the hills of Park Hills, Kentucky, Notre Dame Academy has a beautiful and expansive campus.]( "Notre Dame Academy Photo - Nestled in the hills of Park Hills, Kentucky, Notre Dame Academy has a beautiful and expansive campus.")
All-girls (Catholic)
1699 Hilton Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-1846
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-1846
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Aldersgate Christian Academy
(Christian)
1810 Young St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 763-6655
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 763-6655
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 204 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Covington Latin School ![Covington Latin School Photo - Achieve Here. Excel Here. Belong Here.]( "Covington Latin School Photo - Achieve Here. Excel Here. Belong Here.")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
21 East 11th Street
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-7044
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prince Of Peace Catholic Montessori
(Catholic)
625 Pike St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 431-5153
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 431-5153
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Tuition listed
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
338 E 16th St
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 581-0290
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 581-0290
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
840 Washington Ave
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0487
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0487
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students
St. Augustine School ![St. Augustine School Photo - Building Friendships!]( "St. Augustine School Photo - Building Friendships!")
(Catholic)
1840 Jefferson Avenue
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 261-5564
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 261-5564
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 134 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Treasure House Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
203 W Rivercenter Blvd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 669-2770
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 669-2770
0.5 miles
Gr: NS | 98 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Prince Of Peace Catholic Montessori
(Catholic)
625 Pike St
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 431-5153
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 431-5153
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Tuition listed
Trent Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
305 Park Ave
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 491-3223
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 491-3223
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Cincinnati Hills Christian-downtown Campus
(Christian)
140 W 9th St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 721-2422
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 721-2422
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
235 Division Street
Bellevue, KY 41073
(859) 291-6937
Bellevue, KY 41073
(859) 291-6937
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
436 S Mulberry St
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
9105 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
436 S Mulberry St
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
9105 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 S Henrietta St
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2652
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2652
9105.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Blvd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7259
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7259
9106.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Blvd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7219
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7219
9106.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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