Central Montessori School (288 A-B North el Camino Real)
Daycare center in Encinitas, CA. 288 A-B North el Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
About the program
Central Montessori School (288 A-B North el Camino Real) is a licensed daycare center in Encinitas, California, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 78 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Central Montessori School provides Montessori education and Spanish immersion programs for children aged 18 months to 6 years in Encinitas.
The program follows a Montessori and language immersion approach and offers Spanish.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Central Montessori School (288 A-B North el Camino Real) does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,300 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
What parents say
Our grandson attended CMS for preschool. His experience there was great and ours was as well. Ms. Ban and Mr. Jay have provided a well organized, clean and safe space for the children. His teachers were also excellent educators with caring hearts. This is clearly the best preschool in our area.
Jerry Teel · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoI teach elementary school at a private school in Encinitas, so I am familiar with the preschools in the area. My child has been attending CMS for two years. We love the school, the director (who is the owner) and the teachers. CMS is professional, caring and has a fantastic curriculum. We are so very thankful to have found this school!
Mary Ruppert · 5/5 on Google · 17 years agoGetting there
288 A-B North el Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
Questions about Central Montessori School (288 A-B North el Camino Real)
Is Central Montessori School (288 A-B North el Camino Real) licensed?
Yes. Central Montessori School (288 A-B North el Camino Real) holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376105221), with a licensed capacity of 78 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Central Montessori School (288 A-B North el Camino Real) had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Central Montessori School (288 A-B North el Camino Real). The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Central Montessori School (288 A-B North el Camino Real) take?
Central Montessori School (288 A-B North el Camino Real) is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Central Montessori School (288 A-B North el Camino Real) cost?
Central Montessori School (288 A-B North el Camino Real) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
