More than 30 years ago, The Children`s Schoolhouse Montessori Preschool first opened its doors to the wonderful children and families of Wilmington, North Carolina.
We're constantly amazed as former students return to enroll their own children in the school. We're proud of all that The Children`s Schoolhouse community has accomplished through the years. We're always in awe of a child`s curious, creative, imaginative, and loving natureour children have taught us much.
The Children`s Schoolhouse of Wilmington, North Carolina, is a small and traditional Montessori school committed to a high quality of individual academic experience administered with an enthusiastic, but gentle approach. The school's loving and supportive environment creates a safe place for children to learn and grow. The Children's Schoolhouse is well-known for skillfully creating a strong Montessori foundation for each child who carries over into any school environment.
In addition to having a four-year college degree, each classroom teacher is Montessori Certified.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1985
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Two-day program (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
$275 monthly
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Three-day program (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
$340 monthly
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Five-day program (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
$425 monthly
Five-day program (9 a.m. to 2:10 p.m.)
$525 monthly
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Please call for Early Bird
Summer Program Cost
$380
Summer Program Cost Notes
There are different options for tuition rates depending on the number of days a child attends. Prices range from $275 - $380 We offer a Marine science summer camp full of sealife, sea lore, daily art projects, music and movement, outside environment and much more. The children learn about a different marine animal each day. Many sealife hands on experiences are offered during the week!
Admissions Director
Lucy Hieronymus
School Notes
- More than 30 years ago, The Children`s Schoolhouse Montessori Preschool first opened its doors to the wonderful children and families of Wilmington, North Carolina. We're constantly amazed as former students return to enroll their own children in the school. We're proud of all that The Children`s Schoolhouse community has accomplished through the years.
- We're always in awe of a child`s curious, creative, imaginative, and loving natureour children have taught us much. The Children`s Schoolhouse of Wilmington, North Carolina, is a small and traditional Montessori school committed to a high quality of individual academic experience administered with an enthusiastic, but gentle approach. The school's loving and supportive environment creates a safe place for children to learn and grow.
- The Children's Schoolhouse is well-known for skillfully creating a strong Montessori foundation for each child who carries over into any school environment. In addition to having a four-year college degree, each classroom teacher is Montessori Certified.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Children's Schoolhouse Montessori Preschool Of Wilmington cost?
The Children's Schoolhouse Montessori Preschool Of Wilmington's tuition is approximately $380 for summer students.
When is the application deadline for The Children's Schoolhouse Montessori Preschool Of Wilmington?
The application deadline for The Children's Schoolhouse Montessori Preschool Of Wilmington is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(910) 791-4248
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