community outreach
Child advocacy has been an intregal part of Columbus Montessori since it’s doors opened in 1984.

Champion of Children Initiative
Columbus Montessori is the founder, sponsoring organization, model demonstration site and fiscal agent of the Champion of Children Initiative. Champion of Children is a public-private partnership between Columbus Montessori Education Center and Franklin County Board of Commissioners that funds access to quality early learning programs for children from lower income working families throughout Franklin County. The annual Champion of Children Award Event recognizes one local child advocate who has a substantial impact on children. The event raises awareness of the need for quality early learning for all children and raises capital to support the Champion of Children Initiative.

If you would like to find out more about our initiative, please visit www.championofchildren.org. If you want to determine if your family is eligible to participate, please contact Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services at 614-462-4000.

Early Learning Initiative (ELI)
A collaboration between the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, ELI is designed to provide income-eligible children with educational experiences that will help them enter kindergarten ready for success. Columbus Montessori is proud to be an ELI Center provider. If you would like more information, please call 1.877.OHIO.EDU or visit www.ode.state.oh.us

After contacting ELI and determining your eligibility for the program, please follow Columbus Montessori’s standard admissions process.