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Montessori Child Development Center

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

Poway, CA

14911 Espola Rd, Poway, CA 92064

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 60% of preschools in California
  • Serving families in Poway since at least 2011

Montessori Child Development Center is a Montessori school in Poway, California, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 7 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of preschool programs in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 170 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
7
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 6 girls, 1 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 6 hours
School year
170 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 60% of preschool programs in California (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of preschool programs in California.
    • Compared with 372 preschool programs in California.

    Students by survey year

    15’11–1212’13–1411’15–1612’17–1812’19–206’21–227’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K28
    K7

    Student body

    Asian86%
    White14%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

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    Questions about Montessori Child Development Center

    What grades does Montessori Child Development Center serve?

    Montessori Child Development Center serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Montessori Child Development Center?

    About 7 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Montessori Child Development Center?

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