Montessori Child Development Center
- Our school has been serving children, from 3-6 years old, in Poway since 1978.
- We are a homey program on almost 2 acres in Poway, "the City in the Country".
- In 2007 our associate Montessori program for Toddlers (18-36 mos) opened next door.
- We can answer questions regarding enrollment for both programs.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Students: 62 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,480
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 1978 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $340 |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | $340 per week includes daily swim lessons. 4 week minimum. Discount for all 8 weeks |
Student Body
| Total Students | 62 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 36% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 80% |
| Average Class Size | 24 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,480 |
| Tuition Notes | 2/3 day $915/mo, full day (6 hrs) $1048/mo. Tuition is yearly for the school year divided into 10 equal payments. Summer is separate. |
| % on Financial Aid | 5% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $200 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Deidre Maw |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 7 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Brain Gym Arts and Music Programs: Art, Joyful Music, Little Chefs Recreational Athletic Programs: Play Ball, Soccer Shots, Yoga |
School Notes
- Montessori Child Development Center-License # 372001507
- Little Hands Montessori-A Toddler Home-License # 376618271
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Montessori Child Development Center is San Diego Liberal Arts Academy (4.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is New Bridge School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Mt. Olive Lutheran Preschool (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Poway Grades: K-8
1.6 miles
12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858)679-5744 1.6 K-8
n/a - PowayMt. Olive Lutheran PreschoolDaycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: NS | 145 students
1.8 miles
14280 Poway Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858)679-8169 1.8 NS
145 - Poway Grades: NS-5 | 152 students
2.1 miles
12642 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858)673-1756 2.1 NS-5
152 - PowayDiscovery IsleDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 52 students
2.2 miles
14521 Ted Williams Pkwy
Poway, CA 92064
(858)748-5600 2.2 PK-K
52 - PowaySt Michael's School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 536 students
2.2 miles
15542 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858)485-1303 2.2 PK-8
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