The Children's House

The Children's House Traverse City's only independent Montessori school...serving our greater community since 1984.

Two weeks ago, The Children's House hosted a training in the Cedar classroom. 19 educators from 4 schools (TCH, Leelanau...
08/28/2026

Two weeks ago, The Children's House hosted a training in the Cedar classroom. 19 educators from 4 schools (TCH, Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy, TCAPS Montessori, Daycroft (Ann Arbor). The teachers steeped in their elementary Cosmic Education practice through storytelling, hands-on experiences, group projects, discussions, and sharing. It was a beautiful day for enjoying our lunch outside on the Primary play area. We felt so well taken care of at The Children’s House, which not only freshened and sharpened the skills and tools of our elementary team, but also introduced our beautiful facility to other Montessorians in the region, and beyond!

07/17/2026

We have just one opening left for a September start in our Young Children’s Community.

If you have a toddler who’s walking confidently, eating solid foods, and ready to give up the morning nap, we’d love to show you our school.

Spots like this don’t come up often — reach out if you’d like to learn more.

traversechildrenshouse.org/ycc

Primary Summer HighlightsOne of the richest areas of exploration this summer has been our work in the gardens. The child...
07/02/2026

Primary Summer Highlights

One of the richest areas of exploration this summer has been our work in the gardens. The children have been eagerly observing the plants around campus and learning to notice the incredible details of the natural world. Together, we have been studying the parts of a flower—roots, stem, leaves, petals, and pollen—and discussing the important role each part plays in helping a plant grow and thrive. We have explored how flowers begin as tiny seeds, develop roots beneath the soil, sprout upward toward the sunlight, and gradually move through each stage of their growing cycle. These conversations have sparked so much wonder as the children begin to understand the beautiful interconnectedness of soil, sun, water, pollinators, and growth. Through hands-on observation, harvesting flowers, and caring for living plants, they are developing both scientific awareness and a deepened sense of reverence for the natural world.

Food preparation is also in full swing! Our young chefs have been busy making daily smoothies, personal pizzas, sun butter and jelly sandwiches, and of course, enjoying timeless tea parties with friends. These practical life experiences continue to build independence, coordination, confidence, and joy.

A friendly reminder that campus will be closed tomorrow, Friday, July 3, as well as all of next week. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on July 13.

07/01/2026

Dr. Maria Montessori called it “the absorbent mind,” the way a young child’s brain takes in everything around them, all the time, almost without effort.

Modern neuroscience backs her up: the toddler years are when the brain is forming the most connections it ever will. What gets used gets stronger. What gets ignored gets pruned away.

That’s why we fill our YCC classroom with rich, varied, hands-on experiences.

See how we build that environment, one activity at a time → traversechildrenshouse.org/ycc
Link in bio The Children’s House

Watch what happens when a toddler is given a chance to do things for themselves. In our Young Children's Community, ever...
06/26/2026

Watch what happens when a toddler is given a chance to do things for themselves.

In our Young Children's Community, everything is sized for little hands and feet: low tables, child-sized brooms, toddler toilets. It's not just cute, it's intentional. When the environment fits the child, the child learns they're capable.

Pouring water. Washing a table. Putting on their own shoes. These small, repeated acts build something big: confidence.

Now enrolling: Ages 16 months – 2 and a half years
Inquire today: https://traversechildrenshouse.org/ycc

06/24/2026

2025-26 School Year in Review: What you’ll find in this special edition of Waypoints is a story about people who believe in children.

It’s a story shaped by guides who have chosen Montessori not just as a method of teaching, but as a way of seeing the world and who follow each child’s lead with patience and genuine conviction. It’s shaped by families who have made a deliberate choice to trust a different kind of education and show up for this community in ways that make everything we do richer. And it belongs, most of all, to the children, who concentrate deeply, form lasting friendships, and meet the world with a joy that reminds us daily why this work matters.

We are grateful to every one of you.

🎓 Highlights from 8th Year Graduation
✏️ Elementary & Primary Program Highlights
🤝 Building Community Among Students, Families, and Across Generations
🪐 Dance of the Cosmos photos

Waypoints Special Edition is now available! You can find this public version of Waypoints in the main menu of our website → Link in The Children’s House bio!

06/20/2026

Our summer adventure begins 🌞 Friends old and new celebrate the beginning of summer with joyful outdoor play and garden walks!

The Children's House & Compass Montessori Junior High are hiring!Full-timePart-timeSummerFall (school-year)Toddler (Youn...
05/12/2026

The Children's House & Compass Montessori Junior High are hiring!

Full-time
Part-time
Summer
Fall (school-year)

Toddler (Young Children's Community) Classroom Support
Summer 1st-3rd grades (Lower Elementary) Classroom Support
Floating Classroom Support (work with children of all ages!)
Primary Guide (Montessori Teacher)
Junior High Guide, at our Downtown Park Street Campus, full-time

Free Lunches (main campus)
401k
PTO
Paid holidays
Health & Dental

For more information and to apply, visit our employment page at https://traversechildrenshouse.org/employment

04/30/2026

Students are busy preparing for the Cosmic Fair and Compass Convention, where they will be sharing projects that weave together math, language, science, geography, history, and the arts. The excitement in the Elementary wing is palpable as students share and engage with each other’s projects. Children of different ages are working together, each contributing their own strengths. We look forward to welcoming you into the culture of curiosity and purposeful work that defines Montessori education at The Children’s House and Compass Junior High.

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5363 N Long Lake Road
Traverse City, MI
49685

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