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
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
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.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Country Day Montessori vs. Cedar Springs Waldorf School
The nearest high school to Country Day Montessori is Summitview Academy (3.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cedar Springs Waldorf School (2.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Summitview Academy
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
3.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
Providence Christian School
(Christian)
3800 North Shingle Road
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-6657
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-6657
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
4140 Mother Lode Dr Ste 100
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-1776
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-1776
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 59 students Avg. class size: 28 students
3132 Sheridan St
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-0567
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-0567
5.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students
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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