Who We Are
At Montessori Children's House of Denver, we know that choosing a school is really choosing a community for your child. You want a place where your little one is not only safe and supported but truly known, respected, and trusted as a capable person. Since 1991, we have welcomed families into a school community where children learn through independence, movement, hands-on discovery, and meaningful connection. Our classrooms are intentionally prepared so your child can choose purposeful work, care for their environment, build confidence, and grow at a pace that honors who they are. Families choose our school because they want more than a traditional classroom experience. They want a Montessori environment where their little ones are trusted to explore, make mistakes, try again, and become part of a community that values respect for self, others, and the environment.
Parent Reviews
Lauren G.
March 11, 2025
The staff have always been very pleasant! I also appreciate their attention to safety. The director of the school has personally called me when my son has been hurt, which I appreciate.
Reinier S.
March 11, 2025
CCLC is an excellent school where they teach and take care for the children very well. Both the teachers and the assistants are wonderful. Many names to name, which make my little girl happier every day, Miss. Nalany, Patricia, Jessica, Charlie, Brenda, and Ava. We can't forget the receptionists because every day they welcome us like the first day.
Maryan M.
February 4, 2025
The Best place for my child!!!
Ariadne G.
November 26, 2024
The teachers are amazing and dedicated to the kids
Our Story
Our school began with a belief that your child deserves a learning environment designed for them, not for adult convenience. From our original Mayfair Campus to our Central Park and Park Hill school communities, our school has grown while keeping the same heart. At the center of this is the belief that your child will learn best when they feel trusted, supported, and connected.
Childhood is never passive, and your child is constantly building the foundation for how they think, relate, focus, and understand themselves. According to the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, more than 1 million new neural connections form every second during the first few years of life. The Institute of Education Sciences also notes that high-quality early education supports language development, early math skills, social growth, and emotional well-being.
Sarah Mohagen, School Leader at our Central Park Campus, shares, “The most special thing about MCHD is the people who make up the community.” This is the heartbeat of our school. Our classrooms are calm, active, purposeful, and deeply personal because your child is not simply being taught here. They are being trusted to grow.
Our Mission, Values, Curriculum Approach, and Philosophy
Our mission is to consistently challenge, nurture, inspire, and support your child's individual growth and development. We do this within a safe, beautiful, enriched learning community that embodies the Montessori values of respect for self, others, and the environment.
We want your child to feel capable in their own body, confident in their ideas, and connected to the people and world around them. When your little one is trusted, guided, and given the right environment, they begin to see themselves as learners, helpers, problem-solvers, and community members.
Our Montessori curriculum is built around hands-on materials, independence, repetition, observation, and meaningful work. Your child will explore practical life, sensorial learning, language, math, science, geography, history, culture, outdoor learning, sustainability, and community care. As Courtney LH Baros, School Leader of our Mayfair Campus, explains, "Montessori education is rooted in respect and trust." That trust shapes the whole classroom. Your child will choose work, repeat lessons, clean up spills, arrange flowers, serve themselves a snack, care for materials, and learn through real responsibility.
What Makes Our Montessori School Different?
Many families worry about whether their child will settle into a Montessori classroom if they have never experienced one before. We understand this concern. What your family will discover is that your little one will feel immediately at ease in our school spaces, which have been designed with them in mind.
Our classrooms are not centered around adult control. They are prepared for your child to move with purpose, make choices, learn through repetition, and build independence in small, meaningful ways.
Sarah Mohagen describes our classrooms as places where your child will move like “little bees, busy and buzzing around the room” while learning independently and with purpose. Courtney LH Baros explains that the classroom belongs to our learners. Our guides prepare the environment each day and then offer it to the children, allowing them to care for the space because it is theirs.
This is what makes our school feel different. Your child is trusted but never left alone, guided but never controlled, and supported without ever being rushed.
Amie Miller, School Leader at our Park Hill Campus, shares, “Strong leadership in early childhood begins with deep respect for the child, the teacher, and the learning process, and grows through connection, trust, and shared purpose.” This connection between our guides and our learners is what helps your child feel safe enough to grow.
Early Childhood Leadership & Staff
One of the biggest questions parents have is who will guide their child each day. At our school, your child is supported by experienced Montessori guides who understand child development, classroom observation, emotional safety, and the power of trusting children to grow. Each classroom has a Montessori-certified lead guide. Lead guides are certified by the American Montessori Society (AMS) or the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), and many of our assistant guides are Montessori-trained or working toward certification. Our staff also complete training in Conscious Discipline, health and safety, social-emotional learning, Montessori pedagogy, and emergency preparedness.
Sarah Mohagen
School Leader at Our Central Park Campus
Sarah has more than 20 years of education experience, and 19 of those years with us. She loves the school because she sees the community working toward its vision of helping every member reach their full potential. Her connection is deeply personal, as her own two daughters attended our school until they were six.
Courtney LH Baros
School Leader at Our Mayfair Campus
Courtney has been in Montessori education since 2002 and with us since 2013 as a parent, educator, and leader. She shares that the Mayfair community, from students and families to staff, makes her want to come to work every day.
Amie Miller
School Leader at Our Park Hill Campus
Amie has more than 26 years of experience in education, including 17 years with us as a parent, school leader, and Montessori-certified educator. She describes Park Hill as a close-knit, collaborative, deeply connected community where guides, families, and children truly support one another.
Achievements & Accreditations
We know trust matters when choosing a school for your child. Your family wants to know that the environment is safe, the guides are qualified, and the educational approach is strong enough to prepare children for what comes next. Montessori Children's House of Denver is accredited by the American Montessori Society, NAEYC, and Cognia. These accreditations reflect our commitment to high-quality Montessori education, continuous improvement, and strong early learning standards. We are proud that, based on internal assessments aligned with national standards, 98% of our students meet or exceed first-grade readiness benchmarks, 97% read at or above a first-grade level, and 98% meet first-grade math expectations. These outcomes reflect the strength of our Montessori materials, our prepared environments, and our commitment to meeting your child’s needs.
“When a student feels successful, comfortable, and capable in their learning environment, they are able to take in more each day.”
- Courtney LH Baros, School Leader at our Mayfair Campus.
Endeavor Schools
Endeavor Schools is a community of more than 100 schools across the country, brought together by a shared commitment to caring for children during the most important years of their lives. Each school is thoughtfully connected to its local community, creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow. Behind every classroom is a team of educators and parents who understand how much these early experiences matter, and who are dedicated to helping children build confidence, develop essential skills, and find a genuine love for learning. At the heart of Endeavor Schools is a focus on one simple goal: to give every child the support and foundation they need to thrive, both in school and in life.