Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Creative Beginnings Montessori Center
About the School
- Creative Beginnings Montessori Center's mission is to nurture and preserve your child's natural curiosity and develop an openness to the unlimited possibilities of life, using the montessori philosophy.
- We encourage children to develop academic, physical, social and life skills in an environment of mutual respect.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2001
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Creative Beginnings Montessori Center?
The application deadline for Creative Beginnings Montessori Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Creative Beginnings Montessori Center located?
Creative Beginnings Montessori Center is located in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood of Palm Springs, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Creative Beginnings Montessori Center is Desert Chapel Christian School (7.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Montessori School Of Palm Springs (5.3 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students
Montessori School
3692 E Chia Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-2502
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
710 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 327-2772
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
490 S Compadre Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 327-3767
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
455 S Compadre Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 960-4919
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool
69-440 Mccallum Way
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 321-0090
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
710 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 327-2772
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 23
35525 Da Vall Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-0861
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 24
Specialized Curriculum
52500 Temecula Road #38
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-2171
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
Specialized Curriculum (Methodist)
75580 Ramon Rd
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(760) 250-7289
Distance: 16.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 18
Catholic
34200 Cook St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 601-3900
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students
Montessori School
3692 E Chia Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-2502
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
710 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 327-2772
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
455 S Compadre Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 960-4919
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 251 students
Sports: 6
Christian
67675 Bolero Road
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 324-5464
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 23
35525 Da Vall Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-0861
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students
Montessori School
3692 E Chia Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-2502
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
710 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 327-2772
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
490 S Compadre Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 327-3767
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
455 S Compadre Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 960-4919
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool
69-440 Mccallum Way
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 321-0090
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Vista Del Monte Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2744 North Via Miraleste
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8176
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8176
4.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Raymond Cree Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Vista Chino
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8283
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8283
5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Katherine Finchy Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
777 East Tachevah Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8190
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8190
5.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Two Bunch Palms Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14250 West Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7220
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7220
5.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 717 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Desert Hot Springs High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65850 Pierson Blvd.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 288-7000
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 288-7000
5.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,687 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
School Reviews
Endorse Creative Beginnings Montessori Center. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
Will This Curriculum Still Matter in 2035?
Learn how to evaluate future-ready private school curricula for 2035, focusing on durable knowledge, critical thinking, AI literacy, adaptability, communication, creativity, and real-world learning before choosing a school.
Private Schools for Creators, Trades & Startups
Explore how private schools support non-traditional career paths in creative industries, skilled trades, and entrepreneurship, plus what families should evaluate when choosing specialized programs for future-ready students today.
First 90 Days at Private School: Parent Guide
Learn how to read your child’s first 90 days at private school, distinguish healthy adjustment from genuine struggles, and know when academic, social, or emotional concerns require action.
Request Info
Did You Know?
The average private school tuition in Riverside County, CA is $8,030 for elementary schools and $13,783 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Riverside County, CA is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links
SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (CA):
- Blue Ribbon (82)
- All-girls (56)
- All-boys (47)
- Montessori (487)
- Daycare / Preschools (2,260)
- Summer School Programs (1,122)
- Dual Language Immersion Programs (58)
- Special Education (223)
- Alternative (177)
- ADD/ADHD Support (496)
- Online Schools (17)
- Religiously Affiliated (1,862)
- School Membership Associations (2,396)
- Schools with famous alumni (375)
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: