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Our Children's Center

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

State College, PA

411 S Burrowes St, State College, PA 16801

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 94% of preschools in Pennsylvania
  • Serving families in State College since at least 2011

In State College, Pennsylvania, Our Children's Center is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 4 students attend, with roughly 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
4
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 2 girls, 2 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 94% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania (1 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 208 preschool programs in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    4’11–1212’13–148’15–164’17–187’19–206’21–224’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K40
    K4

    Student body

    White100%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Our Children's Center whether it takes part.

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Our Children's Center

    What grades does Our Children's Center serve?

    Our Children's Center serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Our Children's Center?

    About 4 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Our Children's Center?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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