Peaceful Children Montessori School (PCM) offers a unique, mixed-age, Catholic Montessori program for children ages 3 through 14. PCM is an independent Catholic school in the Diocese of Cleveland, currently located in the lower level of Divine Word Catholic Church in Kirtland, Ohio.

• In 1995, PCM opened its Children’s House (preschool-kindergarten) to
  17 children ages 3-6.

• In 1999, PCM was officially recognized as a State of Ohio Chartered School.

• In 2000, PCM expanded to include Early Elementary (grades 1-3).

• In 2004, PCM graduated its first class of 8^th grade students.

• In 2004, a restructuring of the PCM School Board occurred, involving a shift
  from an Advisory Board to a voting Board of Trustees.

• In 2005, PCM received its accreditation from the Ohio Catholic Schools
  Accrediting Association (OCSAA).

• In 2005, PCM received the Catholic Commission of Lake and Geauga 2005
   Youth Justice and Leadership Award.

• In 2006, PCM completed its 12^th year and graduated its third class of 8^th grade
  students. 67% of our graduates have continued their education in Catholic high
  schools.

• In the fall of 2007, PCM welcomed 87 students, representing 58 families. This
  enrollment reflects a 23% increase over the 2006-2007 school year.

          

Peaceful Children Montessori School
A Brief History