Maine Mountain Children's House
A Montessori School in Kingfield, Maine
The Mission of Maine Mountain Children’s House is to provide a supportive and loving Montessori educational experience for young children which fosters respect and responsibility to self, others, and the earth.
Enrollment for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
~The 2024 - 2025 Academic Year begins on Tuesday, September 3, 2024
and goes through Thursday, June 12, 2025 ~
Re-Enrollment for the 2024-2025 Academic Year begins Monday, April 1st through Tuesday April 30th, and we begin enrolling new students starting May 1st.
Please see Toddler and Primary Admissions for updated rates and enrollment forms for more information.
Welcome to Maine Mountain Children’s House, a Montessori school in Kingfield, Maine, just south of Sugarloaf Mountain and Carrabassett Valley.
We provide a Montessori environment for children ages 18 months through 8 years within our Toddler, Primary, Kindergarten, Summer & After School programs.
Use the following links to learn more about each program, including program descriptions, pricing, and enrollment forms.
Primary Program (including Kindergarten year)
If you have any questions about our program offerings that you cannot find on our website, please contact us by email, phone, or find us on Facebook or Instagram
EXPANSION AND RENOVATION PROJECT
In 2021, the Board of Directors established expanding toddler capacity as a focus of our strategic planning, which would require physical expansion and reconfiguration of the current facility. Soon after, we learned of a federal funding opportunity through the state to support expanding child care. With quick thinking and strong support from staff members, board members, and local architect, Ashley Hopwood Farrar, the board applied for and was granted $250,000 to increase toddler capacity nearly 3x. With 1/3 of the project budget funded, we kicked into high gear, working with Farrar to design a 1,000 square foot addition (including basement) to the south side of the building and investing $150,000 into renovations and updates to the current structure. The renovated space will increase energy efficiency, be ADA compliant, and provide ample space for children to move freely, fostering exploration and creativity. Additionally, the finished basement will add dedicated meeting spaces for teachers, parents, and committees. The installed sprinkler system will allow the basement space to be occupied by children as well, providing the opportunity for continued expansion in years to come.
MMCH appreciates any and all support you can provide. Ways to provide monetary contributions to our project are listed below, but in-kind donations of construction materials, furnishings, or other project support are all warmly welcomed. Please contact Executive Director Bethany Mahar with any questions.
Naming gifts: Contact MMCH for naming opportunities for gifts ranging from $5,000 to $500,000.
Check or money order: Make your check out to Maine Mountain Children’s House and note Expansion and Renovation on the memo line.
Credit card: Click here to contribute securely online with VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express through PayPal.
Multi-year pledge: Your gift may be pledged over time. The pledge fulfillment period ends on September 1, 2025.