Our primary Goal is to provide infants, toddlers and children to the age of 6, a stimulating social and safe learning environment where parents can confidently entrust their children for education with extended care available.
Full and 1/2 day, 3 to 5 day schedules are available.
Taproot utilizes the Montessori philosophy and method of teaching a curriculum centered on Daily Living Activities and concrete materials to enhance your child's senses, language and math skills.
Materials to augment learning about the computer, geography, science, art and music are also in the classroom.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1993
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition details are listed on our website.
Admissions Director
Elvia Maher
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Come and Watch Our Roots Grow
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is Del Rey Schools (5.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is El Cajon KinderCare (4.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3604 Bonita Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1220
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1220
10.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 96 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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