The Children's School

The Children's School

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A non-profit, parent-based corporation serving children ages 18 months through 8th grade. www.montessorikeywest.com

We serve students from age 18 months through 6th grade in a very unique child-centered, community-oriented setting. Our Directresses work in a Montessori prepared environment guiding children to become self-directed, cooperative, and responsible individuals of the community while building solid foundations in humanitarianism, intellectual growth and peace. Our Pre-Primary Program introduces our yo

06/14/2026

We are so thankful to everyone who made the 2025/2026 school year so special.

We hope everyone has an amazing summer and we’ll see you in August! ☀️


05/28/2026

We are so proud of our graduates! ✨🤍


05/26/2026

Hands-on learning beyond the classroom 🌊🐠

Earlier this month, our Upper Elementary and Middle School students explored the wonders of marine life at SeaCamp in Big Pine Key; discovering, learning, and making unforgettable memories along the way. Thank you for this experience!


Photos from The Children's School's post 05/21/2026

We are so proud of this year’s kindergarten graduates!
We are so excited to celebrate them at their graduation ceremony next week ❤️


05/20/2026

🌴 Did you know? 🌴
Our school is nestled right in the heart of Key West’s historic district, surrounded by the charm and character of buildings dating back to the early 1900s.

Our classrooms feel more like a home away from home than a traditional school setting. There’s something special about learning in a space filled with so much history, where every creaky floorboard and sunny window tells a story.

It’s just one of the many things that makes our little school so unique.


05/19/2026

Hands-on learning took us around the world on Friday as our students proudly shared their animal habitat dioramas as part of their Cosmic Curriculum 🌎
Featuring everyone’s favorite unexpected guests… potato manatees 🥔🦭 A true masterpiece in early childhood creativity.


05/08/2026

Children don’t need us to rush in to help.
Wait and see.


05/07/2026

Teacher Appreciation Week ❤️

Our children are known here. Truly known. And that is because of the incredible humans who guide them.

We are endlessly grateful for the love, calm, creativity, and dedication our teachers pour into this community. The work they do cannot be measured in lesson plans or classroom walls alone, it lives in the confidence, curiosity, and joy our children carry with them.

To our teachers: thank you for giving so much of yourselves so wholeheartedly. We are unbelievably lucky to have you. ❤️


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04/30/2026

It’s more than just a collection of recipes… it’s a glimpse into the heart of our community decades ago. The meals they made, the traditions they shared, the care that’s always been at the center of this school.

Some things never change, and we wouldn’t want them to.


04/29/2026

Winners of Silent Auction items! Your goodies are ready for pick up in our office at 1221 Varela St any weekday between 9-2! If that doesn’t work for you please email Alex at [email protected] to make other arrangements. Thank you so much for your support!!

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1221 Varela Street
Key West, FL
33040

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm