The Children's Garden Montessori School was established in 1998, The Children's Garden seeks to follow the discoveries of Dr.
Maria Montessori. Raymin and Janice Harp founded the school with the assistance of a group of caring families who were dedicated to an authentic implementation of the Montessori education.
We are proud to be one of only a few schools in Indiana to be fully recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale.
T.C.G. is registered with the state of Indiana as a non-public school.
Children of mixed ages and abilities work together in a Montessori class.
Each child is treated as an individual, and is offered lessons that build on their interests, and fit their developmental needs.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Children's Garden Montessori School was established in 1998, The Children's Garden seeks to follow the discoveries of Dr. Maria Montessori. Raymin and Janice Harp founded the school with the assistance of a group of caring families who were dedicated to an authentic implementation of the Montessori education. We are proud to be one of only a few schools in Indiana to be fully recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale. T.C.G. is registered with the state of Indiana as a non-public school. Children of mixed ages and abilities work together in a Montessori class. Each child is treated as an individual, and is offered lessons that build on their interests, and fit their developmental needs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Childrens Garden?
The application deadline for The Childrens Garden is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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