The Scribbles and Centerville schools were established in 1963 as pre-schools.
In 1994 these schools were converted to Montessori schools. If you are not familiar with Montessori Schools, please browse our Philosophy of Montessori School page.
As a member of the American Montessori Society, we take pride in providing our students with the very best education possible.
Our learning center for young children cater to students of ages 2 through 9.
Our schools offer classes for toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, elementary, day care and summer school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 35 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
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Educating With Heart, Guiding With Purpose
- The Scribbles and Centerville schools were established in 1963 as pre-schools.
- In 1994 these schools were converted to Montessori schools.
- If you are not familiar with Montessori Schools, please browse our Philosophy of Montessori School page.
- As a member of the American Montessori Society, we take pride in providing our students with the very best education possible.
- Our learning center for young children cater to students of ages 2 through 9.
- Our schools offer classes for toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, elementary, day care and summer school.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Scribbles Montessori?
The application deadline for Scribbles Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Scribbles Montessori is BASIS Independent Fremont (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Prince Of Peace Lutheran School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Stratford School Fremont Blvd. (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Stratford School Fremont Blvd. ![Stratford School Fremont Blvd. Photo]( "Stratford School Fremont Blvd. Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
38495 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 892-3965
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 892-3965
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 183 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Fremont KinderCare ![Fremont KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Fremont KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
38700 Paseo Padre Pkwy
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 796-0888
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 796-0888
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 81 students
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School ![Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo]( "Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
38451 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-8186
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-8186
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
3300 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 722-1056
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 722-1056
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 698 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
3930 Parish Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-3553
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-3553
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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