Winfield Children’s House, the only Montessori-accredited school in southern Maine offers a developmental program of learning for children 6 mths to 6 yrs.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,000
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1987
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
non-commercial
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
cost varies depending on number of days attending and hours per day.
Admissions Director
Michelle Vogel
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Adventure Play, French, Music, Sign Language, Yoga
School Notes
- 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 $6,000 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 Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Winfield Children's House vs. Pine Grove School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Winfield Children's House is Grace Baptist Church School (3.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grace Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
Grades: PK-12 | 24 students 3.2 miles 476 Summit St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0257
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0257
3.2
PK-12
24
Pine Grove School
Montessori School
Grades: NS-K | 89 students 4.2 miles 32 Foreside Rd
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3441
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3441
4.2
NS-K
89
Grades: PK-8 | 138 students 4.3 miles 11 U.S. Route One
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
4.3
PK-8
138
Glickman Academy
Special Education School
Grades: 4-12 | 48 students 4.5 miles 899 Riverside St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1200
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1200
4.5
4-12
48
Grades: NS-12 | 393 students 5.2 miles 148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
5.2
NS-12
393
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