Our school has been serving children, from 3-6 years old, in Poway since 1978.
We are a homey program on 1+ acres in Poway, "the City in the Country". We can answer questions regarding enrollment.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Yearly Tuition: $14,900
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1978
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
24 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,900
Tuition Notes
2/3 day $1320/mo, full day (6 hrs) $1490/mo. Tuition is yearly for the school year divided into 10 equal payments. Summer is separate.
Summer Program Cost
$400
Summer Program Cost Notes
$400 per week. 4 week minimum. Discount for all 8 weeks
% on Financial Aid
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$200
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Maureen Schwersensky
School Notes
- Montessori Child Development Center-License # 372001507
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Montessori Child Development Center cost?
Montessori Child Development Center's tuition is approximately $14,900 for private students and $400 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Montessori Child Development Center?
The acceptance rate of Montessori Child Development Center is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
Does Montessori Child Development Center offer a summer program?
Yes, Montessori Child Development Center offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Montessori Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori Child Development Center is Sisu Academy (4.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Koonings Center (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mt. Olive Lutheran Preschool (1.8 miles away)
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Miles
Grades
Students
The Koonings Center![The Koonings Center Photo - We own a beautiful 2-acre campus which includes a ball-field, large playground, sports blacktop, outdoor stage, stream, and lush landscaping.]( "The Koonings Center Photo - We own a beautiful 2-acre campus which includes a ball-field, large playground, sports blacktop, outdoor stage, stream, and lush landscaping.")
Special Education School
Grades: 1-8 1.6 miles 12285 Oak Knoll Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
1.6
1-8
n/a
Mt. Olive Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Grades: NS | 145 students 1.8 miles 14280 Poway Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-8169
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-8169
1.8
NS
145
Skills Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 24 students 2 miles 13942 Chancellor Way
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 486-3381
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 486-3381
2
PK-K
24
Grades: NS-5 | 159 students 2.1 miles 12642 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
2.1
NS-5
159
Discovery Isle
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 52 students 2.2 miles 14521 Ted Williams Pkwy
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
2.2
PK-K
52
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