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Montessori In Motion

7323 27th St W, University Place, WA 98466 Tacoma, WA 98466

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Montessori In Motion Photo #1 - Primary child at work.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1979
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child is Unique Give the Freedom to Discover, Explore, and Create

Student Body

Total Students
186 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Tonya May
Admissions Associate
Jes Anderson

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Bricks 4 Kidz


Recreational Athletic Programs:
DanceSoccer

School Notes

  • At Montessori in Motion, we believe that each child is a unique individual with unknown potential.
  • Children are born with a drive to develop themselves.
  • They learn best from their own physical activity and senses if given the freedom to discover, explore, and create in an enriched environment with supportive guidance based on the observation of the individual child`s interests and needs.
  • The method of education used at MIM follows those principles laid down by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 1900`s, with an open-ended approach that encourages innovation and growth.
  • Learning needs to be integrated, comprehensive, and based on the reality of the child`s world.
  • Educational experiences must vary in kind and degree in order that each child`s unique potential is challenged.
  • We are accepting students ages 2 months to 6 years of age. We offer before school care as early as 7:00am and after school child care until 6:00 pm.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Montessori In Motion offer a summer program?
Yes, Montessori In Motion offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
When is the application deadline for Montessori In Motion?
The application deadline for Montessori In Motion is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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