Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Childrens House
About the School
- The Childrens House in Libertyville, IL, is a Christian–affiliated Montessori school serving preschool and kindergarten students in a suburban community.
- The school enrolls 40 students total, including 10 in kindergarten, with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 supported by 3 teachers.
- Approximately 70 percent of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting the local community's demographic.
- The Childrens House is a member of the American Montessori Society, adhering to Montessori educational methods.
- Located in suburban Libertyville, this co–ed early learning program serves families seeking a Montessori preschool and kindergarten option.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Young Minds, One Step at a Time
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Childrens House?
The application deadline for The Childrens House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to The Childrens House is Carmel Catholic High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. John Lutheran School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Condell Day Center (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
Daycare / Preschool
700 Garfield Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 990-5800
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K | 8 students
Montessori School
620 Mullady Pkwy
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 367-9505
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
501 W Park Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-4424
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 436 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
221 Park Pl
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-0730
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School
125 W Church St
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 281-9911
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 students
Catholic
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Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
Alternative School
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Libertyville, IL 60048
(800) 833-9235
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
906 Muir Avenue
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(847) 604-3903
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 25
1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 66 students
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31410 N Us Highway 45
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-8349
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
501 W Park Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-4424
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 436 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
221 Park Pl
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-0730
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
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(847) 247-0035
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-1 | 39 students
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(847) 566-4345
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
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(847) 918-1000
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
Daycare / Preschool
700 Garfield Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 990-5800
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K | 8 students
Montessori School
620 Mullady Pkwy
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 367-9505
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
501 W Park Ave
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(847) 362-4424
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 436 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
221 Park Pl
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-0730
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School
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(847) 281-9911
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