Creative Montessori Learning Center is the oldest and largest independent childcare center in East Palo Alto.
It provides preschool and daycare in a warm, nurturing environment for its children.
CMLC is greatly respected in the community for the academic success of its graduates.
It has received awards for its food program, which includes breakfast, lunch, and two snacks.
Our staff includes Montessori trained teachers and assistants. One third of the staff has been at the school for more than 10 years.
We hold the parent- child-teacher relationship to be very important.
We reinforce it through direct communication and workshops. We consult parents regularly and encourage them to be involved with our program.
CMLC is available to everyone without regard to race, color religion, national, origin or sex.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Creative Montessori Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1974
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$2050.00 per month
School Notes
- School Motto: It is our responsibility to attend to every student’s needs with our cooperation, understanding, and dedication.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Creative Montessori Learning Center?
The application deadline for Creative Montessori Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Creative Montessori Learning Center is Open Mind School (0.4 miles away)
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Students
Grades: PK-12 | 19 students 0.4 miles 1215 O'Brien Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 260-3805
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 260-3805
0.4
PK-12
19
Grades: 9-12 | 137 students 0.6 miles 1340 Willow Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1991
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1991
0.6
9-12
137
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Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-1 | 40 students 0.8 miles 2086 Clarke Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 800-9650
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 800-9650
0.8
PK-1
40
Grades: 9-12 | 258 students 0.9 miles 1041 Myrtle St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 688-0850
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 688-0850
0.9
9-12
258
Grades: K-2 | 141 students 0.9 miles 951 Oconnor St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 396-2779
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 396-2779
0.9
K-2
141
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