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.
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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
We are so excited and proud to welcome everyone to our Fall Open House this Saturday from 1pm until 3 pm.
Tour our indoor and outdoor classrooms in the beautiful weather while you meet and mingle with some of our staff and parents. We look forward to meeting you!

Come visit A Children`s Habitat and meet our friendly and talented staff! Classrooms will be open for families to see and learn about Montessori materials firsthand, and teachers will be available to answer questions. We hope to see you there!

We look forward to seeing everyone today at Brics! 10% of the day’s purchases go right back to Habitat!

Join us for our last All Family Night of the year! Union Jack food truck will begin serving at 5:30 pm and History Fair presentations will begin at 6:30 pm. We hope to see you there!
