For over four decades, our Montessori community has been a trusted home for families in Northwest Indiana seeking something more for their children — now across two campuses.
Through authentic Montessori education in a warm, welcoming community that honors the whole child and supports every family — at every campus.
Our community was founded in 1979 by a small group of Northwest Indiana parents who believed their children deserved an education that honored who they were — curious, capable, and driven to learn.
What began as a single Children's House classroom in Chesterton has grown into a full-service Montessori organization serving children from infancy through elementary at two campus locations — Chesterton and Valparaiso.
We remain community-run and deeply committed to the families we serve. Many of our current parents attended our schools themselves — and that continuity is something we are very proud of.
A group of parents opens the first Children's House classroom in Chesterton, Indiana — bringing authentic Montessori education to Northwest Indiana for the first time.
Demand from families with younger children leads to the addition of our first Toddler classroom, extending our program down to 12 months.
Following the growth of our Children's House graduates, we open a Lower Elementary program at Chesterton to support Montessori continuity through age 9.
The Chesterton campus relocates, giving the growing school a new home with room for more classrooms and programs.
To serve more families across the region, we open a second campus in Valparaiso — bringing our early-childhood programs and flexible childcare to more of Porter County.
We welcome our youngest learners yet — the Infant Nido opens, serving babies from 6 weeks old in a peaceful, home-like environment.
Two campuses, a full range of programs, and hundreds of families — continuing to grow while staying true to the values our founders believed in from the very beginning.
Our teachers hold Montessori credentials from recognized training programs and bring years of classroom experience. They are the heart of everything we do.
Staff photos and individual bios coming soon. In the meantime, you'll meet our whole team on your campus tour.
The best way to understand our community is to visit. Tours are available weekdays at both campuses — we'd love to show you around.