Our primary Goal is to provide children, between the ages of 2 and 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 geography, science, art and music are also in the classroom.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 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
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition details are located on our website.
Admissions Director
Karla Uvina
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Come and Watch Our Roots Grow
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten often compared to?
Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is often viewed alongside schools like Montessori Achievement Centre by visitors of our site.
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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People that viewed Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten also viewed these schools: The Waldorf School Of San Diego and Montessori Achievement Centre.
The nearest high school to Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is Acton Academy San Diego East (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Martin Of Tours Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
3547 Altadena Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Achievement Centre
Montessori School
10435 Campo Road
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 442-2552
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 442-2552
4.2 miles
Gr: K | 4 students Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate listed
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