Best Montessori Daycares in San Mateo, CA
Find the best montessori daycares in San Mateo, California. Browse 6 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.
Best Montessori Daycares in San Mateo
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.
- 1Kinder Academy Montessori4.5 score5(5)
300 E. Santa Inez Avenue, San Mateo, CA · Capacity: 24 children
Kinder Academy Montessori receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly Ms. Sophia, and the nurturing Montessori environment that fosters both academic learning and social development. Parents highlight the school's organization, curriculum quality, cultural activities, and strong community atmosphere that extends to parent friendships.
Caring and patient teachersMontessori curriculumself-directed learning environmentacademic progress - 2Montessori Children'S House-Tulane Road4.44 score5(4)
315 Tulane Road, San Mateo, CA · Capacity: 44 children
Parents describe Tulane Montessori Children's House as a nurturing, home-like environment where teachers are warm and patient, fostering a genuine love for learning. Reviewers note that children thrive emotionally and academically, often returning home excited to share new ideas and projects. The facility is praised for its pleasant, light-filled spaces and private gardens that support both play and education.
nurturing environmentwarm and patient teachersstrong academic and emotional preparationinspiring curriculum - 3Centennial Montessori School4.38 score5(3)
27 Tenth Avenue, San Mateo, CA · Capacity: 54 children
Parents describe Centennial Montessori School as an authentic, high-quality program that fosters independence, confidence, and a love of learning across all age groups. Reviewers highlight the school's strict adherence to AMI standards, exceptional staff, and strong community engagement as key strengths.
Authentic AMI Montessori curriculumexceptional and caring teachersstrong parent communitydevelopmentally appropriate program
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Montessori Daycares in San Mateo, California
Montessori daycares in San Mateo follow the Maria Montessori method, emphasizing child-led learning, mixed-age classrooms, and hands-on materials. These 6 programs offer an alternative to traditional daycare with a focus on independence and self-directed activity.
When choosing a montessori daycare in San Mateo, 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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Parents describe Centennial Montessori School as an authentic, high-quality program that fosters independence, confidence, and a love of learning across all age groups. Reviewers highlight the school's strict adherence to AMI standards, exceptional staff, and strong community engagement as key strengths.
- Address
- 27 Tenth Avenue, San Mateo, CA
- Phone
- (650) 340-1230
Kinder Academy Montessori receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly Ms. Sophia, and the nurturing Montessori environment that fosters both academic learning and social development. Parents highlight the school's organization, curriculum quality, cultural activities, and strong community atmosphere that extends to parent friendships.
- Address
- 300 E. Santa Inez Avenue, San Mateo, CA
- Phone
- (650) 340-8819
Parents describe Tulane Montessori Children's House as a nurturing, home-like environment where teachers are warm and patient, fostering a genuine love for learning. Reviewers note that children thrive emotionally and academically, often returning home excited to share new ideas and projects. The facility is praised for its pleasant, light-filled spaces and private gardens that support both play and education.
- Address
- 315 Tulane Road, San Mateo, CA
- Phone
- (650) 342-0447
- Address
- 1717-1719 Gum Street, San Mateo, CA
- Phone
- (650) 571-8749
- Address
- 614 Highland Avenue, San Mateo, CA
- Phone
- (650) 347-6450
- Address
- 15 - 14th Avenue, San Mateo, CA
- Phone
- (650) 571-5095
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