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Country Day Montessori

5.00 (1 review)

2771 Spear St.
Placerville, CA 95667

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Tel: (530) 626-1202

www.cdmontessori.com

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Country Day Montessori recognizes that children have the right to the best education and care that a society can offer.

CDM encourages independent, self-directed learning for life in a child-centered community valuing peace, respect for others, and pride in individual differences.

The school provides Montessori education and the world of the Montessori child is further expanded through experiences in art, music, history, geography and science.

Again, learning in these areas takes place through the use of beautiful materials, which are concrete in nature and manipulated by the child.

Our movement program consists of activities done on a low balance beam, going under, around, and through geometric shapes set up in an obstacle course, learning how to skip, learning how to throw and catch a ball, and learning how to toss bean bags.

These and many more activities enable children to develop coordination.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 28 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1980

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Student Body

Total Students

28 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Country Day Montessori often compared to?

Country Day Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Springs Waldorf School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Country Day Montessori?

The application deadline for Country Day Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 3/8/2024

My daughters attended Country Day for a few years and I can't say enough about the teachers or the curriculum. We noticed a difference in behaviors right away and they continued to amaze us with everything they learned on a regular basis. They LOVED going to school and learning and the teachers really made it engaging and fun.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 28 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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