Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Country Day For Children
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 48%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Varies on type of program selected.
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
School Notes
- Country Day For Children serves the educational needs of families of Palm Bay, West Melbourne and South Melbourne.
- Our classes are provided for children ages 2.5 through 5 years old in Montessori preschool and kindergarten.
- Country Day For Children is AMS affiliated and accredited by NIPSA and SACS. At Country Day For Children we have a dedicated Montessori trained staff with an understanding of early childhood development.
- It is our mission to provide a motivating secure and harmonious environment for the children.
- We treat each child individually with respect and stimulate them to learn based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori.
- We believe that each child is different and so is their process of learning. Children are exposed to a variety of cultural experiences, which allows each child to learn about the world around them.
- Country Day For Children serves the educational needs of families of Palm Bay, West Melbourne and South Melbourne.
- Our classes are provided for children ages 2.5 through 5 years old in Montessori preschool and kindergarten.
- Country Day For Children is AMS affiliated and accredited by NIPSA and SACS. At Country Day For Children we have a dedicated Montessori trained staff with an understanding of early childhood development.
- It is our mission to provide a motivating secure and harmonious environment for the children.
- We treat each child individually with respect and stimulate them to learn based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori.
- We believe that each child is different and so is their process of learning. Children are exposed to a variety of cultural experiences, which allows each child to learn about the world around them.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Country Day For Children?
The acceptance rate of Country Day For Children is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for Country Day For Children?
The application deadline for Country Day For Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Country Day For Children located?
Country Day For Children is located in the Melbourne Village Gardens neighborhood of Melbourne, FL.
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