Creative Montessori Learning Center is the oldest and largest independent childcare center in East Palo Alto.
It provides preschool and daycare in a warm, nurturing environment for its children.
CMLC is greatly respected in the community for the academic success of its graduates.
It has received awards for its food program, which includes breakfast, lunch, and two snacks.
Our staff includes Montessori trained teachers and assistants. One third of the staff has been at the school for more than 10 years.
We hold the parent- child-teacher relationship to be very important.
We reinforce it through direct communication and workshops. We consult parents regularly and encourage them to be involved with our program.
CMLC is available to everyone without regard to race, color religion, national, origin or sex.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Creative Montessori Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Creative Montessori Learning Center?
The application deadline for Creative Montessori Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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