Best Montessori Daycares in San Diego, CA
Find the best montessori daycares in San Diego, California. Browse 15 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.
Best Montessori Daycares in San Diego
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — montessori daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Montessori Child Development LLC4.8 score5(20)
4754 Sea Tern Court, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 14 children
Montessori Child Development LLC receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and effective Montessori curriculum. Parents report significant improvements in their children's confidence, independence, academic skills, and social development. The school is highlighted for its welcoming environment, strong communication with families, and dedicated leadership.
Caring and attentive staffeffective Montessori curriculumhe - 2Montessori School Of Mira Mesa4.67 score5(10)
11167 Westonhill Drive, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 20 children
Montessori School of Mira Mesa receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, with consistent praise for teacher Anahita's dedication, passion, and personalized approach to education. Parents report significant academic, social, and emotional progress in their children, along with reasonable pricing and regular parent-teacher communication. The Montessori method and individualized instruction are highlighted as key strengths.
Dedicated and passionate teacherstrong academic progresssocial and emotional developmentindividualized attention to each child - 3Montessori School Of San Diego4.5 score5(5)
1323 West Spruce Street, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 72 children
Montessori School of San Diego receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the quality of education and teaching staff. Parents report that children develop a genuine love of learning, strong social skills, and academic success that carries into public school. The school is described as well-organized, clean, and genuinely caring toward students.
Excellent teaching staffstrong academic preparationfosters love of learningpositive social development - 4Montessori Learning Center4.44 score5(4)
11354 Pegasus Avenue, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 24 children
Parents describe Lotus Montessori as an exceptional, individualized learning environment where caring staff foster independence and confidence. Reviewers highlight strong communication, engaging curricula, and a supportive community that successfully prepares children for elementary school.
Individualized attentioncaring and passionate teachersstrong parent communicationengaging curriculum - 5Kinderhouse Montessori School4.44 score5(4)
6540 Flanders Drive, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 190 children
Parents highlight the school's low teacher-to-student ratios and the staff's gentle, attentive approach, noting significant academic and social growth in their children. Reviewers appreciate the authentic Montessori environment and the teachers' proactive communication regarding milestones and behavioral adjustments. One parent noted initial behavioral challenges on the first day, which were addressed through gentle guidance and home strategies.
low teacher-to-student ratiogentle and attentive staffauthentic Montessori approachstrong academic and social growth - 6Lifetime Montessori4.44 score4.6(14)
14727 Camino De La Luna, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 216 children
Parents consistently praise Lifetime Montessori for its authentic implementation of Montessori philosophy, strong leadership under Director Kristin, and nurturing teachers who foster academic growth alongside personal development. Families report their children thrive emotionally, socially, and academically, with long-term enrollment common due to satisfaction with the program's approach and staff commitment.
Authentic Montessori methodologyexperienced and passionate teachersstrong leadership and administrationexcellent communication and parent partnership - 7Kiddies Korner Montessori Child Development Ctr.4.38 score5(3)
8748 Gold Coast Drive, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 26 children
One parent describes the facility as bright, spacious, and extremely clean with an impressive outdoor yard. A second review highlights that the space is brand new with child-sized bathrooms, while a third notes excellent community involvement and engaging activities.
bright and spacious environmentextremely clean and well organizedamazing outdoor yardbrand new facility - 8The French Montessori Preschool Of San Diego4.3 score4.6(5)
4011 Ohio Street, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 80 children
The French Montessori Preschool of San Diego receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the bilingual and trilingual education, caring teachers, and supportive environment. However, one parent raised concerns about high teacher turnover and limited owner communication after enrollment.
Bilingual/trilingual instruction (EnglishSpanishFrench)caring and engaging teachers (especially Miss Jessica) - 9Emmaus Today Christian Montessori Preschool4.29 score5(2)
6917 Tait St -1976 Coolidge, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 49 children
One parent highlights the school as an affordable Montessori option featuring kind staff that creates a welcoming home-like environment, while another notes significant growth in their daughter's social and academic development.
affordablekind staffnurturing environmentfun loving - 10Montessori School Of Kearny Mesa3.94 score3.9(9)
3411 Sandrock Road, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 57 children
Montessori School of Kearny Mesa receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, strong Montessori curriculum, and child development outcomes. However, two concerning reviews allege serious safety and supervision issues, including physical abuse and inadequate monitoring of children.
Caring and welcoming staffexperienced teachers with long tenurestrong child development and learning outcomesgood preparation for kinderga
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Montessori Daycares in San Diego, California
Montessori daycares in San Diego follow the Maria Montessori method, emphasizing child-led learning, mixed-age classrooms, and hands-on materials. These 15 programs offer an alternative to traditional daycare with a focus on independence and self-directed activity.
When choosing a montessori daycare in San Diego, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Montessori Child Development LLC receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and effective Montessori curriculum. Parents report significant improvements in their children's confidence, independence, academic skills, and social development. The school is highlighted for its welcoming environment, strong communication with families, and dedicated leadership.
- Address
- 4754 Sea Tern Court, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 272-9397
Montessori School of Mira Mesa receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, with consistent praise for teacher Anahita's dedication, passion, and personalized approach to education. Parents report significant academic, social, and emotional progress in their children, along with reasonable pricing and regular parent-teacher communication. The Montessori method and individualized instruction are highlighted as key strengths.
- Address
- 11167 Westonhill Drive, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 566-3270
One parent highlights the school as an affordable Montessori option featuring kind staff that creates a welcoming home-like environment, while another notes significant growth in their daughter's social and academic development.
- Address
- 6917 Tait St -1976 Coolidge, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 576-0132
Parents describe Lotus Montessori as an exceptional, individualized learning environment where caring staff foster independence and confidence. Reviewers highlight strong communication, engaging curricula, and a supportive community that successfully prepares children for elementary school.
- Address
- 11354 Pegasus Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 549-2201
Montessori School of San Diego receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the quality of education and teaching staff. Parents report that children develop a genuine love of learning, strong social skills, and academic success that carries into public school. The school is described as well-organized, clean, and genuinely caring toward students.
- Address
- 1323 West Spruce Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 295-7591
Parents highlight the school's low teacher-to-student ratios and the staff's gentle, attentive approach, noting significant academic and social growth in their children. Reviewers appreciate the authentic Montessori environment and the teachers' proactive communication regarding milestones and behavioral adjustments. One parent noted initial behavioral challenges on the first day, which were addressed through gentle guidance and home strategies.
- Address
- 6540 Flanders Drive, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 550-0097
One parent describes the facility as bright, spacious, and extremely clean with an impressive outdoor yard. A second review highlights that the space is brand new with child-sized bathrooms, while a third notes excellent community involvement and engaging activities.
- Address
- 8748 Gold Coast Drive, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 578-9740
The French Montessori Preschool of San Diego receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the bilingual and trilingual education, caring teachers, and supportive environment. However, one parent raised concerns about high teacher turnover and limited owner communication after enrollment.
- Address
- 4011 Ohio Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 501-3787
Parents consistently praise Lifetime Montessori for its authentic implementation of Montessori philosophy, strong leadership under Director Kristin, and nurturing teachers who foster academic growth alongside personal development. Families report their children thrive emotionally, socially, and academically, with long-term enrollment common due to satisfaction with the program's approach and staff commitment.
- Address
- 14727 Camino De La Luna, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 759-0631
Montessori School of Kearny Mesa receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, strong Montessori curriculum, and child development outcomes. However, two concerning reviews allege serious safety and supervision issues, including physical abuse and inadequate monitoring of children.
- Address
- 3411 Sandrock Road, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 505-0332
Most parents praise Montessori School of Kearny Mesa for its caring, experienced staff, strong Montessori philosophy implementation, and child development outcomes. However, two parents reported serious safety and supervision concerns, including alleged physical abuse and inadequate attention to children's needs.
- Address
- 3411 Sandrock Road, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 505-0332
- Address
- 3800-A Mykonos Lane, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 720-2181
- Address
- 2640 Soderblom Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 457-5895
- Address
- 4544 Pocahontas Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 270-9350
- Address
- 9939 Old Grove Road, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 566-3632
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