The Growing Place Montessori (Closed 2025)

The Growing Place Montessori in Poway, CA, enrolls 108 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian early childhood program within a small city community.
The school employs six teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average class size of 19 students.
Tuition information is available, and the school offers summer school programming for enrolled students.
The Growing Place Montessori serves co–educational early learning needs with a focus on pre–kindergarten and kindergarten grades.
Located in the city of Poway, the school is one of several early childhood programs in the area, including nearby options such as Legacy Montessori School and Children's Preschool Learning Center.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
The Growing Place Montessori Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
19 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Growing Place Montessori?
The application deadline for The Growing Place Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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