Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,000
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Winfield Children's House
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,000
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1988
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
112 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
non-commercial
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Dec. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,000
Tuition Notes
cost varies depending on number of days attending and hours per day.
Admissions Director
Michelle Vogel
Admissions Associate
Peter Flotten
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ProgramOutdoor Education Program
School Notes
- Winfield Children's House offers a acreddited Montessori developmental program of learning for toddler through kindergarten age children.
- Winfield Children's House is a Montessori school offering infant, toddler, preschool and Kindergarten programs. Located in Falmouth, Maine, Winfield Children's House has served families from Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Westbrook and Portland for over 25 years.Winfield Children's House offers authentic Montessori education in full-time and part-time schedules throughout the academic school year and during our arts and nature-based summer camp for children ages 6 months to 6 years old. Our programs are accredited by the Montessori School Accreditation Commission, an affiliate of the American Montessori Society. Our accreditation means that our programs meet or exceed the rigorous standards set forth by MSAC and AMS. We are the only accredited Montessori school in Southern Maine.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Winfield Children's House cost?
Winfield Children's House's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.
What schools are Winfield Children's House often compared to?
Winfield Children's House is often viewed alongside schools like Pine Grove School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Winfield Children's House?
The application deadline for Winfield Children's House is Dec. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2
Friends
11 U.S. Route One
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(207) 558-6312
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 48 students
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(207) 871-1200
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 39
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
587 Ocean Ave
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(207) 871-1582
Distance: 3.2 mi
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(207) 797-0257
Distance: 4.2 mi
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(207) 781-3441
Distance: 4.3 mi
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Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2
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(207) 558-6312
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