The City of Houston experienced unprecedented population growth throughout the 1970’s and early 80’s. During that period, Houston grew faster than any major metropolitan area in America. That growth was fueled by professionals flocking to Houston in search of high paying jobs with affordable housing and a quality lifestyle.
Many who came to Houston were young dual career professionals who wanted to start families. They sought quality childcare for their children in a loving and secure environment that also offered early childhood education. However, few childcare options existed and even fewer offered early childhood education. Those which did exist were not conveniently located to workplaces.
Metropolitan Montessori Schools was founded to serve the needs of working professionals in the downtown Houston area. In 1986, Metropolitan Montessori Schools opened Houston’s first Montessori based early childhood education program in downtown Houston on the campus of Christ Church Cathedral. Known as Cathedral House Montessori School, the school offered children ages six weeks through five years of age a quality Montessori based education program close to their parents’ work locations.
The school was an immediate success and, in 2003, Metropolitan Montessori Schools partnered with Christ Church Cathedral to expand school operations as Cathedral House Episcopal School (CHES). CHES is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Since its inception 30 years ago, Cathedral House has developed into one of Houston’s premier early childhood education facilities. Operating on a Montessori platform of education, CHES offers children an exceptional educational curriculum and parents a multitude of ways to be involved in the education of their children. CHES is committed to healthy child and family development and recently was designated as a Brazelton Touchpoints Recognized facility.
Metropolitan Montessori Schools, Inc., is a Houston-Area organization committed to the provision of quality early childhood education and training for early childhood professionals.
