Sundrops Montessori–Daniel Island is a nonsectarian Montessori school located in Charleston, SC, serving 88 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a midsize city community.
The school enrolls a total of 7 students in kindergarten within its broader student body and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 44:2 teachers on staff.
This Daniel Island preschool offers co–educational early learning programs that operate in an urban setting.
Tuition rates at Sundrops Montessori are positioned within the local context, where average elementary private school tuition in Charleston is $18,701.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
88 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sundrops Montessori - Daniel Island?
The application deadline for Sundrops Montessori - Daniel Island is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
Endorse Sundrops Montessori - Daniel Island. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
Private School Closures and Consolidations: Warning Signs to Watch
Learn the financial, enrollment, and leadership warning signs that may indicate a private school is at risk of closure or consolidation, and how families can prepare.
AI Tutoring in Private Schools: Innovation or Risk?
Discover how AI tutoring is changing private education, the benefits and risks for students, and what parents should ask before enrolling.
What New Cell Phone Laws Mean for Private School Families
Learn how new cell phone laws are affecting private schools, what parents should expect, and how to evaluate school technology policies in 2026.






