Our Mission and Purpose

The mission of Clay-Platte Children's House (CPCH) Montessori School is to employ the philosophy and methods of Dr. Maria Montessori and to educate young people to their fullest potential, instilling a deep sense of personal independence and responsibility to self, to others and to our Earth.

Our purpose is to provide, through the Montessori philosophy and curriculum, an environment where each child will be free to function and develop individually, naturally and sequentially into the whole child that lies within, realizing the full potential of his/her innate talents.

Overview of the school

Clay-Platte Children's House (CPCH) Montessori School is located on ten acres of wooded, rolling countryside. Old Maid's Creek meanders through the middle of the property offering an ideal outdoor environment for classroom study. There is an abundance of wildlife such as deer, raccoon, possum, wild turkey and woodchucks. Over 35 varieties of trees grow within the boundaries of the school.

A city park is located across the street, also a site of the Hopewell people. Future plans include working with Native Americans to establish the area as an educational museum, complete with indigenous plants and walking trails.

10 Acre Wood

Clay-Platte Children's House Montessori School is built on land that was once home to the Hopewell people, dating back to 2000 BC. CPCH middle school children have worked with a local archeologist to find artifacts that have helped to identify the native people and date the time of inhabitance. The children have named and registered the site as "10 Acre Wood" with the Archeology Society.

Job Opportunities

If you would like the opportunity of working at CPCH Montessori School in the future, please send a cover letter and resume to our office at the address below. EEOC

Our School Community

We enjoy a feeling of community at CPCH Montessori School. Some events that strengthen our sense of community are as follows: