Our school has been serving children, from 2-6 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 Facts (2025-26)
- 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
Campus Size
1 acre
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.:
% 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.: 81%
Admissions Director
Maureen Schwersensky
School Notes
- School Motto: Children learn to love learning
- Our environment is in a converted home and exudes a secure homey atmosphere with Montessori learning materials. The outdoors is like a small farm, with goats, chickens and gardens directly adjacent to the natural playground.The Montessori classroom is a child-sized world. Whatever is in the world outside can be incorporated meaningfully into the Montessori classroom. To the young child, the world is unmanageableit is too big, too complex, and too confusing.By careful selection of materials by the teacher, an environment is set up which allows the child a place to explore life on a level he can understand. The materials and exercises are designed to stimulate independent exploration.This prepared environment entices the child to proceed at his own pace, from simple to more complex activities. Through this process, his natural curiosity is satisfied, and he begins to experience the joy of discovering the world around him.
- 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 80%.
Does Montessori Child Development Center offer a summer program?
Yes, Montessori Child Development Center offers a summer program. Visit their 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori Child Development Center is Sisu Academy (4.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Country Montessori School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mt. Olive Lutheran Preschool (1.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Mt. Olive Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
14280 Poway Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-8169
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-8169
1.8 miles
Gr: NS | 145 students
Skills Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
13942 Chancellor Way
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 486-3381
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 486-3381
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
12642 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 159 students Avg. class size: 36 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Discovery Isle
Daycare / Preschool
14521 Ted Williams Pkwy
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
15542 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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