Nature's Way Montessori is a private preschool offering a traditional Montessori education.
Our peaceful environment and compassionate staff nurture respect for self and others, foster a strong sense of community, and stimulate independent thinking.
Students carry with them a strong foundation for future learning, a belief in the dignity of work, and a sense of responsibility for their own development as happy and productive human beings.Our goal at NWM is for every child to leave with a life-long love for learning, the skill and ability to collaborate with others, and the confidence, courage and compassion to excel in life.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$2335 per month
Admissions Director
Monica MacDonald
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Nature's Way Montessori?
The application deadline for Nature's Way Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Nature's Way Montessori is Grace Academy Of Napa Valley (8.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sunrise Montessori Of Napa Valley (8.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Sunrise Montessori Of Napa Valley
Montessori School
1226 Salvador Ave
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 260-5817
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 260-5817
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students
Napa Montessori Children's House Inc.
Montessori School
29 Winestone Ct
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 266-1596
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 266-1596
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
St. Apollinaris School
(Catholic)
3700 Lassen Street
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 224-6525
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 224-6525
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students Avg. class size: 32 students Tuition listed
Grace Academy Of Napa Valley
(Baptist)
3765 Solano Ave
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 255-4033
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 255-4033
8.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
4026 Maher St
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 255-0950
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 255-0950
8.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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