Springfield provides a Montessori Curriculum for students between the ages of 2 and 6 and is a member of PACE, the Professional Association for Childhood Education.
The members of this institution are required to maintain the highest standard of childcare and early childhood education.
Springfield Montessori School is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. Academic instruction begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,390
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Springfield Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2012
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Campus Size
3
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies depending on your program.
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Music, Spanish Class, Yoga
Music, Spanish Class, Yoga
School Notes
- Springfield opened its doors in May of 1990 with an enrollment of five students and a teaching staff of four. The School was located in the former Burton Village in Walnut Creek where Nob Hill Foods now stands. In its second year the enrollment grew to 80 students and the staff grew to eight.
- In 1995 the School relocated to its second location during the development of Citrus Center. Springfield Montessori School is located at 2780 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, a 4-acre site in the Shadelands Business Park.In 2012, Springfield Montessori School Dublin, opened its doors at 5100 Brannigan Street, in Dublin Ranch. The campus is easily accessible from I-580 and I-680, and is in close proximity to Fallon Middles School and John Green Elementary School.The School`s design replicates Springfield Montessori Walnut Creek`s award winning architectural design.
- The curriculum and operating model are identical to the highly successful programs in Walnut Creek. The picturesque & serene setting offers an ideal learning environment for the students.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Springfield Montessori School cost?
Springfield Montessori School's tuition is approximately $1,390 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Springfield Montessori School?
The application deadline for Springfield Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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