At Little Friends Montessori School each child is treated with dignity and respect.
We have a positive approach to discipline providing freedom within limits.
Children develop inner discipline and become responsible for their own behavior.
Children learn to be kind and loving to express feelings in a positive way, and to listen.
We have many social events and other activities for your child to learn how to interact socially with others.
A caring and nurturing environment for your child during his/her early years, A structured program to lay a strong foundation in his/her formative years for developing into a responsible, happy and fulfilled adult.
The classroom is a pleasant prepared environment with carefully designed Montessori materials that meet a child's natural needs.
Montessori materials are self-correcting, designed to prepare the child for future learning and they begin as an concrete experience of an idea which gradually becomes more and more abstract presentations.
They aid the growth of a child by providing the stimuli that capture the attention of the child and initiates a process of concentration.
In fact , the first essential ingredient for a child's development is concentration.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- At Little Friends Montessori School each child is treated with dignity and respect. We have a positive approach to discipline providing freedom within limits. Children develop inner discipline and become responsible for their own behavior. Children learn to be kind and loving to express feelings in a positive way, and to listen. We have many social events and other activities for your child to learn how to interact socially with others. A caring and nurturing environment for your child during his/her early years, A structured program to lay a strong foundation in his/her formative years for developing into a responsible, happy and fulfilled adult. The classroom is a pleasant prepared environment with carefully designed Montessori materials that meet a child's natural needs. Montessori materials are self-correcting, designed to prepare the child for future learning and they begin as an concrete experience of an idea which gradually becomes more and more abstract presentations. They aid the growth of a child by providing the stimuli that capture the attention of the child and initiates a process of concentration. In fact , the first essential ingredient for a child's development is concentration.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Little Friends Montessori School often compared to?
Little Friends Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Redbud Montessori by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Little Friends Montessori School?
The application deadline for Little Friends Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Little Friends Montessori School located?
Little Friends Montessori School is located in the Central Davis neighborhood of Davis, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Central Davis.
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