education for Life

Empowering children from 12 months to 14 years, Childpeace Montessori School is developing champions of positive change, one child at a time.

education for Life

Toddlers through adolescents, students enjoy a complete Montessori educational environment, and access to an abundance of learning opportunities in our neighborhood and surrounding communities.

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Childpeace Montessori School

AT A GLANCE

Exterior of the front of Childpeace's main building. Next to the front door is a red metal structure with the name of the school.

Established in 1976

For 48 years we have provided a place for children to belong and be celebrated as individuals amongst a community of peers.

Community of Learning

Childpeace Montessori School is dedicated to providing children and families a community of learning and preparation for life.

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Toddler to Teen

Childpeace is the leading AMI-certified Montessori school in Portland that offers developmentally-focused curriculum.

12 Months - 8th Grade

Our programs include Toddler Community, Children's House, Elementary, and Middle School.

OUR PROGRAMS
The indoor multi-function room and gym at Childpeace. Large windows span one wall and padded play equipment is arranged in the room.

Our Facilities

Our Northwest Portland campus includes a 40,000 sq ft main building, a playground, a green space and an 8,000 sq ft middle school building.

Beautiful Outdoor Spaces

Our outdoor spaces include a playground, a basketball court, a large grass play area, a greenhouse, and raised garden beds to grow plants and vegetables.

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What Are Parents Saying About Childpeace?

Engaging and Dedicated Guides

"We could not have asked more from Metro Montessori for our two children. Engaging classwork, dedicated and available guides, small classes and meaningful lessons that not only developed our teen's mind but their souls. With Metro I feel as if the middle school years have been a time of encouragement, growth and development. We are so grateful to be a part of this community!"


-Jacqueline Sella Cobbett, Parent

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Warm and Supportive Community

"Our son Zerai joined Childpeace’s Toddler Community this year and we have loved getting to know the other toddler community families both within the usual rhythms of pickup and drop off and also through the seasonal gatherings that room parents organize. I always knew I wanted my children to attend a Montessori school. Childpeace is a wonderfully warm and supportive community of guides and families committed to Maria Montessori’s vision of developing confident and joyful young people."


-Salam Tessema, Parent


Inspire, Encourage and Support

"Jay started at Childpeace when he was 18 months old. The Toddler Community Guide and Assistant foster his interests as they evolve with age and exposure to the variety of work in the classroom. The added benefit to spending three years with the same guide means someone really knows him, and can inspire, encourage and support his needs as they change year over year. From the moment I observed how quiet & focused the children were in the Toddler Room to the interactive dialogue on literature in the Middle School, I knew this was the place for us."


-Laurel MacDonald, Parent

Stability and Experience

"Our family joined Childpeace a few years ago when our son turned 3 and entered the Children’s House community. We came from a different daycare environment and were drawn to Childpeace because of stability and experience of the teachers, many of whom have been with the school for many years. What we found at Childpeace was an environment where our children are not only safe and secure, but where they are truly seen and appreciated. We have watched our son grow and learn so much in his classroom. The thoughtfulness of the teachers and the kindness of the community has blown us away."


-Stacey Zanetti, Parent

Phenomenal and Supporting

"Our child started at Childpeace as a Toddler and she continues to thrive in the school's AMI Montessori environment. The Guides are phenomenal and so is the community of families supporting the school and these growing humans!"


-Rebecca Van Sickle, Parent

Engaging and Dedicated Guides

"We could not have asked more from Metro Montessori for our two children. Engaging classwork, dedicated and available guides, small classes and meaningful lessons that not only developed our teen's mind but their souls. With Metro I feel as if the middle school years have been a time of encouragement, growth and development. We are so grateful to be a part of this community!"


-Jacqueline Sella Cobbett, Parent

Warm and Supportive Community

"Our son Zerai joined Childpeace’s Toddler Community this year and we have loved getting to know the other toddler community families both within the usual rhythms of pickup and drop off and also through the seasonal gatherings that room parents organize. I always knew I wanted my children to attend a Montessori school. Childpeace is a wonderfully warm and supportive community of guides and families committed to Maria Montessori’s vision of developing confident and joyful young people."


-Salam Tessema, Parent


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The child has the capacity to educate himself, not in typical schools with their exact syllabuses where children must be obedient, but at a school where he is not controlled, does not have to compete, but can work with enthusiasm according to natural laws. If we do not know these laws and respect them, then we are in danger of spoiling this great work of the child's.


-Dr. Maria Montessori