King County Council member Kathy Lambert, parents, children, alumni and staff at Montessori Children’s House (MCH) in Redmond celebrated the ribbon cutting of their new 7,000-square-foot building on Nov. 16.

The new building will include elementary and infant/toddler classrooms.

“We are pleased to be cutting the ribbon on the future of MCH as we conclude our 26th year in this community,” said Jennifer Wheelhouse, head of school (pictured below with Lambert, left).

Founded in 1987, MCH is an American Montessori Society accredited school. MCH is committed to a holistic Montessori education that includes the partnership and involvement of families within the community. The five-acre campus in a farm-like setting connects children to their natural world through earth science education, gardening, nature education and exploration.