A Children’s Habitat is an independent Montessori school for students ages 18 months through 12 years. Founded in 1972, it is the longest operating Montessori program in Indianapolis, striving to meet and exceed the highest Montessori standards set forth by the American Montessori Society (AMS). Our mission is to enrich minds and build community, guided by the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.
OUR PROGRAMS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Upcoming Open Houses
GROUNDED IN OUR CORE VALUES
The Montessori Method
We strive to meet and exceed the highest Montessori standards set forth by the American Montessori Society (AMS), through organized and individualized instruction, multi-age classrooms, and carefully prepared learning environments.
Diversity
Individuals are celebrated and appreciated for their unique qualities, perspectives, and backgrounds.
Joyful Learning
Curiosity and joy for learning are habits cultivated by A Children’s Habitat.
Peace Education
Kindness, empathy, and peaceful conflict resolution comprise and inform both our explicit and implicit curriculum.
Community
Inspired by a spirit of community and the power of collective talents, we focus efforts on building relationships and working with one another.
Stewardship
Just as we care for one another, we care for our broader social and natural worlds.
WE’RE ALWAYS UP TO SOMETHING AMAZING
Back to school, the Montessori way 🤎
Exploring, creating, negotiating… and yes, protecting white shoes 😄 We hope you all had a wonderful Spring Break!
Hands in the dirt, minds at work.
#Montessori #LearningThroughPlay #ChildLedLearning #BackToSchool #OutdoorPlay
Still looking for a summer camp? ☀️ Give your child a summer full of creativity, discovery, and hands-on fun!
Each week brings a new adventure—from exploring birds🦉and reptiles to diving into fairy tales 🏰, art, and the colorful world of storytelling.
Kids will build, 🪵 create, imagine,✨and even design their own games or learn chess strategy♟️in our specialty camps. With options for toddlers through age 9 (specialty camps up to 12 years) and flexible weekly themes, there’s something for everyone!
🌈 Most camps run 9:00 AM–12:00 PM—check out the full lineup and sign up at the link in our bio!
#summercamp #indianapolis #kidscamp
Let’s talk books. What book do you remember most from your childhood? 📚
These @indylibrary bookshelves inspire ✨
A few of A Children’s Habitat Montessori School
(Upper El) current favs:
• “Flatland” by Edwin A. Abbott
• “The One and Only Ivan” by @kaaauthor (we see you @bryancranston 🦍)
• “Junie B. Jones” by Barbara Park
• “The River Challenge” by @beargrylls
• “The Elsewhere Chronicles” by Nykko
#library #montessorischool #indy #elementaryschool #childhoodmemories
A Children’s Habitat Montessori School is now enrolling for the 2026 - 2027 school year. We currently have openings in our Primary Program (ages 3–6) and Lower Elementary (1st–3rd Grade).
Come see what makes Montessori learning so special. Schedule a tour and experience our classrooms, community, and hands-on learning environment.
Call or email us to book a tour!
📱 317-726-5584
📧 childrenshabitat@gmail.com
#MontessoriSchool #MontessoriEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducation #IndyMontessori #ElementarySchool
Lower Elementary (1st–3rd Grade) also incorporated animal studies of “Ella,” a polar bear 🐻❄️ tracked by @myfahlo bracelets into this Polar Biome lesson!
Scientists have known Ella since she was about two months old, just preparing to venture onto the sea ice for the first time alongside her mother and sibling. Over the past few months, ACH students have followed her journey as an adult, witnessing her survival and the raising of five cubs, each guided to navigate and thrive in their sea ice home.
#montessori #polarbiome #elementaryschool
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