My Own Montessori
MOM is more than just a small preschool. It's a place where children equate learning with pleasure; where independence is fostered in a loving environment; where friends learn respect and kindness: and where every child is allowed to feel safe, cared for and recognnized for who they are.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 43 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,500
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Average class size: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
My Own Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1986
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
28 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
1475 = 5 days per week at 6 hours per day
1345 = 5 days per week at 4 hours per day
Part-week also available
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
Acceptance Rate
50%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Gena K. Lawrence
School Notes
- My Own Montessori (M.O.M.) is a Montessori Pre-school, serving ages 2.3 to 5. Along with the Montessori philosophy we have a strong emphasis in art, and music. The children explore both the indoors and outdoors at will.
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