A Children’s Habitat is an independent Montessori school for students ages 18 months through 12 years. Founded in 1972, it is the longest operating Montessori program in Indianapolis, striving to meet and exceed the highest Montessori standards set forth by the American Montessori Society (AMS). Our mission is to enrich minds and build community, guided by the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.
OUR PROGRAMS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Upcoming Open Houses
GROUNDED IN OUR CORE VALUES
The Montessori Method
We strive to meet and exceed the highest Montessori standards set forth by the American Montessori Society (AMS), through organized and individualized instruction, multi-age classrooms, and carefully prepared learning environments.
Diversity
Individuals are celebrated and appreciated for their unique qualities, perspectives, and backgrounds.
Joyful Learning
Curiosity and joy for learning are habits cultivated by A Children’s Habitat.
Peace Education
Kindness, empathy, and peaceful conflict resolution comprise and inform both our explicit and implicit curriculum.
Community
Inspired by a spirit of community and the power of collective talents, we focus efforts on building relationships and working with one another.
Stewardship
Just as we care for one another, we care for our broader social and natural worlds.
WE’RE ALWAYS UP TO SOMETHING AMAZING
🕊️ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed that peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice, understanding, and compassion. In Montessori education, peace is nurtured every day—through respect for the child, grace and courtesy, community responsibility, and opportunities to practice empathy and cooperation. ♥️
On this day, we honor Dr. King’s legacy by CONTINUING the work of peace education: helping children develop a strong sense of self, care for others, and responsibility for the world around them. When children feel seen, valued, and capable, they grow into adults who lead with kindness, courage, and justice. ☮️
📸 found in LIFE: “Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr., 40 Years Later”
#Montessori #MLKDay #PeaceEducation #GraceAndCourtesy #MontessoriLife
Save the Dates ♥️
🌻 Open Enrollment begins: FEBRUARY 2ND
(Toddler - 6th Grade)
🏡 Our next Open House is: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH (1 - 3 PM)
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🌲 A Children’s Habitat is an independent Montessori school for students ages 18 months through 12 years. Founded in 1972, it is the longest operating Montessori program in Indianapolis, striving to meet and exceed the highest Montessori standards set forth by the American Montessori Society (AMS).
Our mission is to enrich minds and build community, guided by the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.
#openenrollment #indymontessori #montessorischool
🌻TEACHERS’ PANEL - All are welcome! Tuesday, Jan 13th | 5:30–6:30 PM
Join us for a meaningful conversation on how brain science and Montessori work together to help children feel safe, connected, and ready to learn.
🌖 Learn how:
• Regulation comes before learning
• Relationships support brain development
• Montessori’s concept of normalization builds focus, calm, and independence
🌗 Perfect for parents and educators seeking a deeper understanding of child development and learning.
#montessorieducation #neuroscience #childdevelopment #indymontessori #montessori
🌈 Today, January 6, students return to school at A Children’s Habitat Montessori after winter break —stepping back into a learning environment rooted in the same respect for independence, curiosity, and joyful discovery that began over a century ago.
From the first Children’s House to ours today, the work continues. Welcome back, friends—we’re so glad you’re here! 💛
#indymontessori #casadeibambini #montessorieducation #montessoriclassroom
A year to celebrate! 🎉
✨ Highlights that shaped this year:
🏡 Became homeowners of our school for the first time in 53 years!
💛 Awarded a $50K grant from The Allen Whitehill
Clowes Foundation
📚 Reimagined our campus with a new playground, library, and lunchroom
As we look ahead, we’re excited to continue growing, dreaming, and building what’s next-together with our community. Here’s to another year of possibility and progress!
#montessori #milestones #schoollife
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