The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.
All donations to Columbus Montessori Education Center serve to support our mission to provide a unique education model that launches the potential of each student, empowering them to change the world in ways big and small.
Your contribution is vital to the Center’s ability to deliver a high-quality Montessori education to a diverse population of students from infancy through sixth grade.
Every gift made strengthens the quality of the Center so it can thrive today and flourish tomorrow — for the next generation of children.
Your generosity enables deserving students to receive a Montessori education through financial aid, allows us to invest in our campus and facilities, and to attract high-quality teachers and staff.
Below are some of the ways you can contribute. Thank you for your support!
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Years in Education
Founded in 1984, we were educational pioneers since the beginning and remain true to our mission. Montessori education is a proven educational method, intentionally designed learning environment with an inclusive community which creates global citizens.
48%
Racially & Ethnically Diverse Student Population
Equity has always been central to our mission - we are diverse by design.
40%
Diversity in Our Staff
It matters to be able to see staff that is just like you; diversity in our staff is just as important as important as our children.
19%
Tuition-Free
It is our priority to make this education accessible to all learners
65%
of Offset Tuition
Balancing educational excellence, equity, and sustainability by increasing the ability for a more diverse student demographic
20K ft2
Huntington Playground
Funded by Huntington Bank in 1993, our playground was the first in the area to be accessible for children with physical challenges. At 20,000 sq. ft., it is one of the largest school playgrounds in the area. Our playground is open to the community to use outside of school hours.
3 yrs
With the Same Teachers
Montessori philosophy stresses the importance of a three-year cycle, believing that the full potential of the child is reached after three years in the same environment with the same teacher.
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Unique Families
Our community serves all of central Ohio, providing infant through 6th grade care and schooling. Our families are as unique as our education model.
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Make a one-time or recurring online donation. You can also make a pledge to receive reminders throughout the year.
Checks from retirement accounts should be made payable to Columbus Montessori Education Center and mailed directly to 979 S. James Road, Columbus OH 43227.
To make a gift of securities, please contact Jill Aubert at 614-231-3790 ext. 11 for instructions.
If you are interested in planned giving, please complete our Planned Giving Interest Form or contact Allyson Marty. You can learn more on our Planned Giving tab. Google Form
Columbus Montessori Education Center is a charitable exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The CMEC federal identification number is 31-1105385
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Columbus Montessori Education Center provides a unique education model that launches the potential of each student, empowering them to change the world in ways big and small.