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July 1970  • Sister Theresa Blauqiere was offered and accepted, for Holy Cross School, a grant for $5,000 from Dr. George Stranahan.  The express purpose of the grant was to research the possibility of starting a Montessori preschool at Holy Cross. • Between 1970 and 1972, there were a number of discussions by the Parish Council about how the parish could improve the west side of Lansing.  The Montessori program was approved as a service program of the parish.  It was to be operated as a non-denominational educational program. September 1972 • Holy Cross Montessori begins!  It was licensed by the Department of Social Services.  The program was budgeted separately, and was able to operate without any direct cost to the parish. • Thirty-eight (38) students were enrolled. September 1973 • The program was expanded to include a second classroom for 3 – 6 year olds. • Total school enrollment was up to 50 students. September 1976 • Suzanne Husband is appointed as administrator. September 1978 • The Montessori program expanded to include an elementary class for 6 – 9 year olds. • Class size was 25 students & total enrollment was 75 students. September 1979 • The Montessori program expanded to include yet another classroom (for 3 – 6 year olds). • Class size was 22 students & total enrollment was 102 students. • June 1982 • The Montessori program initiates legal steps to become a separate organization from the Holy Cross School and from the Diocese of Lansing.  As a part of this process, a board of directors was formed. • The school name is changed to the Montessori Children’s House of Lansing. Continue -->School%20History2.htmlshapeimage_8_link_0
History of Montessori Children’s House
(Formerly the Holy Cross Montessori Preschool)
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