Montview Community Preschool and Kindergarten is a parent cooperative that honors childhood by supporting diverse families, and by educating children in a play-based environment, emphasizing the joy of discovery, creativity, wonder, and empowerment.
At Montview, we celebrate the uniqueness of each child.
We acknowledge that each child develops at an individual pace and in unique directions.
We are committed to the development of a child's self esteem through child-directed cooperative play.
We believe that play is a child's work and that all learning is experiential. Children learn by doing.
Montview provides a warm, loving, creative and stimulating environment in which children can interact with materials and with each other.
Children choose their own activities with a focus on process rather than product.
Children are free to wonder, explore, create, make mistakes, question and repeat experiences from which they can make their own conclusions.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked CO School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 29 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1964
Student Body
Total Students
143 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 29 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Our tuition ranges from $350 for a two-day class up to $1458 for Kindergarten.
% on Financial Aid
2%
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Kim Siffring
Admissions Associate
Lauren Smith
Application URL
School Notes
- Montview Community Preschool and Kindergarten is a parent cooperative that honors childhood by supporting diverse families, and by educating children in a play-based environment, emphasizing the joy of discovery, creativity, wonder, and empowerment. At Montview, we celebrate the uniqueness of each child. We acknowledge that each child develops at an individual pace and in unique directions. We are committed to the development of a child's self esteem through child-directed cooperative play. We believe that play is a child's work and that all learning is experiential. Children learn by doing. Montview provides a warm, loving, creative and stimulating environment in which children can interact with materials and with each other. Children choose their own activities with a focus on process rather than product. Children are free to wonder, explore, create, make mistakes, question and repeat experiences from which they can make their own conclusions.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten?
The acceptance rate of Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What is Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten's ranking?
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten is Jan. 29 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 29 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten located?
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 7 other private schools located in Northeast.
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Quick Facts
4140 E Iliff Ave
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 757-3551
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 757-3551
5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 95 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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