Best Montessori Preschools in San Diego, CA

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La Jolla
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La Jolla Daycare is a Licensed Home Child Care. We believe in supporting the growth and development of each child as a unique individual. We believe in providing a nurturing, safe, and inclusive...

We loved La Jolla Daycare! We sent both of our daughters there and couldn’t be happier with our experience. It’s hard to leave your baby with someone but Chris is amazing with kids! She is gentle and…

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4735 Santa Cruz Ave Point Loma
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We believe the success of our school starts with our teachers and staff and their relationships with our children. Our school has 5 classrooms and two ourdoor areas for age-appropriate play.

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Logan Heights
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Centrally located in the heart of San Diego’s Barrio Logan (92113), Phoenix House is a private residence that has been transformed into a Reggio-inspired urban playschool and outdoor play space for...

About 1 year ago, I was looking for a nurturing, reliable, professional, structured, and engaging environment for my daughter, and Phoenix House has completely exceeded my [very high] expectations. F…

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San Diego
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We’re dedicated to nurturing children’s growth through a blend of Montessori principles with Waldorf and Reggio-inspired influences. Serving Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, Carmel Mountain, Scripps Ranch,...

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Rancho Peñasquitos
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Home based advanced Montessori preschool program. They provide carefully selected materials that stimulate learning and work with each child at his or her own pace. Curriculum focuses around practical...

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1978 Coolidge St Linda Vista
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Au Clair de Lune in San Diego (Linda Vista) offers a full French immersion program with a STEM-based curriculum designed to foster intellectual curiosity and global awareness. Our teaching philosophy...

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Serra Mesa
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Veteran-owned Montessori preschool offers Montessori education and Spanish immersion program for toddlers, preschoolers, and children up to age six.

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6736 Linda Vista Rd Linda Vista
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Timbertoy Bilingual Montessori provides authentic Montessori education in both English and Spanish for children ages 2-6. The school follows traditional Montessori principles with mixed-age classrooms...

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North Park
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Bilingual, Montessori in-home provider serving children and families in the North Park area. Children participate in a balance of educational and recreational activities in Spanish and English. ...

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3327 Glencolum Dr Serra Mesa
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Play based preschool that incorporates the Gospel into the school day. Program offers religious curriculum with hands on developmental activities based on a weekly theme. Daily curriculum includes...

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8660 Gilman Dr La Jolla
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Jewish daycare program offering infant, toddler, and PreK care. Development of sensorial, practical life, math, and language skills are encouraged. Enrichment activities covering music, movement,...

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Tierrasanta
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Home-based daycare provider serving children and families in the Tieerasanta area. Program is bilingual English and Portuguese and children participate in a variety of hands-on, age-appropriate...

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Golden Hill
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Early Montessori learning program serving toddlers and preschool-age children. The curriculum features reading, writing, math, science, culture, sensory awareness, and practical life skills. Physical,...

This safe and nurturing environment had been pivotal in our family’s lives! The teachers truly care about and love the children. My daughter loves going to school to see her friends and to engage in …

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Point Loma Heights
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Our program is built on a strong foundation in Child Development, with a focus on health, nutrition, arts, and social skills. This comprehensive approach ensures that children are supported in their...

The staff is caring, patient, and truly invested in the children’s well-being and development. My son always felt safe, happy, and excited to go each day, which gave us great peace of mind as parents…

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1323 W Spruce St MIddletown

Preschool program which integrates the Montessori approach to learning. Children learn through hands on experiences, including enrichment classes such as dance and music. Classrooms are mixed age and...

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4544 Pocahontas Ave Clairemont
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Traditional Montessori learning program for preschool and Kindergarten. Students participate in sensory play, arts and crafts, and a variety of self-directed activities, including practical life...

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Oak Park
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In-home early childhood program offering children structured routines and experiential learning. Curriculum encourages cognitive, physical, and social growth and daily lessons cover art, music,...

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University City
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Certified Infant/Child CPR, and first aid, excellent references, a safe environment, a nurturing and learning environment

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North Park
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Spanish-immersion, home-based daycare provider serving children and families in the North Park area. Indoor and outdoor classrooms are set up with materials and activities that encourage children to...

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7427 Fay Ave La Jolla

Daycare center offering toddler care, PreK classes, summer camps, and tutoring. The PreK program curriculum focuses on math, reading, music, geography, science, language, practical life skills, and...

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4011 Ohio St North Park
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Montessori program that works to provide holistic child development in a home-like environment. An emphasis is placed on environmentalism through organic meals, recycling, energy conservation, and...

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9939 Old Grove Rd Scripps Ranch

A Montessori program that encourages children to make choices about their learning. Children interact in small groups or alone. Some of the areas covered are practical life (cooking, gardening, large...

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Point Loma
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Preschool offering early learning opportunities for young children in a bilingual home environment. Montessori materials are used to enable practical life exploration, sensory perception, math skills,...

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13705 Stoney Gate Pl Carmel Mountain Ranch
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Home based advanced Montessori preschool program. They provide carefully selected materials that stimulate learning and work with each child at his or her own pace. Curriculum focuses around practical...

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9229 Village Glen Dr UNIT 235 Serra Mesa
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This facility is an in home daycare. Its functional application is to provide flexibility for parents and guardians during regular day working hours. Our activities include Motor Skills, Sensory play,...

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2640 Soderblom Ave University City
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Montessori preschool program allowing students to participate in life skills activities and sensory play. Daily schedule includes time for outdoor play and curriculum focuses on encouraging...

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12145 Alta Carmel Ct Rancho Bernardo
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Preschool program with an emphasis on independence and learning through exploration. Activities include life skills, outdoor play, music, reading, puzzles, art, and sensory play. Academics are...

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14727 Camino De La Luna Black Mountain Ranch Village
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Large Montessori preschool and childcare facility offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including fine arts, yoga, and Spanish. Curriculum allows for students to enjoy blended age...

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10785 Pomerado Rd Scripps Ranch

Preschool program that provides rigorous academic education and a foundation in Jewish heritage. Children have opportunities to explore a variety of learning environments and develop creativity and...

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8745 La Jolla Scenic Dr N La Jolla
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An English/Spanish Bilingual Immersion Montessori school for ages 18 months to kindergarten, including Transitional Kindergarten (TK). Our bilingual immersion program is integrated into the Montessori...

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9995 Carmel Mountain Rd Rancho Peñasquitos
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Preschool facility with colorful, clean, and play-based classrooms arranged to engage young learners. Curriculum fosters growth and age-appropriate development in all areas, such as language, motor...

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City Heights

Spanish immersion preschool program serving children and families in the Castle area. Curriculum sticks with a daily routine and includes practical life activities, math, science, sensory-based...

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3051 El Cajon Blvd North Park

Montessori style program that provides education geared towards kindergarten readiness. Children have opportunities for physical, academic, and social development. An emphasis is placed on hands on...

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San Carlos

In home facility providing a Montessori learning environment in both English and Spanish. Located near Tuxedo Park in the San Carlos neighborhood. Facility focuses on encouraging self sufficiency and...

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3411 Sandrock Rd Serra Mesa

Traditional Montessori learning center for infants and preschoolers. Curriculum provides a variety of hands on learning experiences and manipulatives for free and dramatic play. Students are...

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Rancho Peñasquitos
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Home-based daycare provider serving children and families in the Rancho Penasquitos area. Curriculum is focused on preparing children for school and includes activities such as math, reading,...

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4754 Sea Tern Ct Ocean View Hills

Intimate Montessori preschool program with a Christian emphasis integrated into the curriculum. Students participate in a variety of activities, including sorting, learning to count in increments, and...

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Bay Terraces
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Inspira Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Bay Terraces in San Diego, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.

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Carmel Valley
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Home-based daycare provider serving children and families in the Del Mar Heights area. Activities are focused on preparing children for school and helping children gain independence. Children work...

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Rancho Peñasquitos

Home-based daycare provider serving children and families in the Rancho Penasquitos area. Curriculum is Montessori-based. Children work on practical life skills, sensory-based activities, math,...

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Egger Highlands
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Programs accepted YMCA PCG CDA. Meals included.

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Otay Mesa West
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Nay's Little World is a child care home offering daycare programs located in Otay Mesa West in San Diego, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.

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Rancho Peñasquitos
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Childcare provider serving young children in a home setting. Stimulating environment is created to encourage growth, learning, and exploration through play, creativity, and curiosity. Engaging,...

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6540 Flanders Dr Sorrento Mesa
Private School Pre-K Grade K-4

Kinderhouse Montessori School, located at 6540 Flanders Drive in San Diego, CA, offers AMI-certified education for children aged 18 months to 12 years. The school provides toddler, primary, and...

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2640 Soderblom Ave University City
Private School Pre-K Grade K-6

Mission Bay Montessori Academy, located in San Diego, offers a comprehensive Montessori education for children from preschool through 6th grade. Situated on 18 acres in University City, the school...

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4544 Pocahontas Ave Clairemont
Private School Pre-K Grade K-8

Maria Montessori School in San Diego offers a nurturing environment with individualized lessons and low student-teacher ratios. Located at 4544 Pocahontas Ave, it serves ages 2.5-14 with a focus on...

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1323 W Spruce St Middletown
Private School Pre-K Grade K-3

Located at 1323 W Spruce St, San Diego, CA, Montessori School of San Diego offers a warm and inviting educational environment. Emphasizing individualized lessons, low student-teacher ratios, and...

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743 Prospect St La Jolla

Montessori by the Sea is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 743 Prospect St in La Jolla in San Diego, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.

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FAQs About San Diego Montessori Preschools

What is Montessori education?
Montessori education is a child-centered approach to learning developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. It emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play.
What does Montessori mean?
Montessori is a term rooted in the educational practices introduced by Dr. Maria Montessori, which prioritize a child's natural curiosity, allowing them to explore and learn in thoughtfully crafted settings.
What is the best age to start Montessori daycare/preschool?
Montessori preschools typically begin accepting children around the age of 2.5 to 3 years, allowing them to benefit from the Montessori method during their formative years. A Montessori daycare may accept children as early as infancy.