Pine Top Montessori Academy
Daycare center in Pollock Pines, CA. 5723 Pony Express Court, Pollock Pines, CA 95726
About the program
Pine Top Montessori Academy is a licensed daycare center in Pollock Pines, California, on the state register since 2019. It is licensed for 47 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Pine Top Montessori Academy does not publish a fee schedule on its website.
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.
Regulations cited
101229(a)(1) · 101162(a)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101216(g)(1) · 101416.2(c)(1)(A) · 101216(g)(2) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101220(a)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Pine Top Montessori. I was nervous sending my five-month-old to daycare, but those fears quickly disappeared after meeting the warm, caring teachers. Now, four years later, both of my daughters attend, one in preschool and one in the nursery, and our appreciation for this school has only grown. The teachers are consistently kind, patient, and genuinely loving. We have only had…
Jacqueline Markley · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoSharing this review after almost exactly FOUR YEARS of both of my children (my Autistic, ADHD son from about 18 months and my daughter from THREE months, up through transfer to TK/kindergarten) growing up at Pine Top: This is a phenomenal, phenomenal place for children to grow and thrive throughout early childhood. Jill, the owner, is very intentional about who she hires. The humans who work here are not just "warm…
E Bredl · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoChild care is the most undervalued.Teachers that truly care for the children are very scarce. Pine Top has a love for all children and it shows!
Joyce Eikenberry · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoPine top is a wonderful school with very caring and competent staff. Our daughter loved going, she especially loved making art, playing outside, share day and crazy hair day. The school's management has always been extremely accommodating and thoughtful. They also facilitate a school schedule that is helpful for working parents. Overall, simply a wonderful group of humans that help the young kids in our community…
Meike Gugel · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoGetting there
5723 Pony Express Court, Pollock Pines, CA 95726
Questions about Pine Top Montessori Academy
Is Pine Top Montessori Academy licensed?
Yes. Pine Top Montessori Academy holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 093623234, 093623233), with a licensed capacity of 47 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Pine Top Montessori Academy had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 6 citations for Pine Top Montessori Academy, across 8 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 0. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Pine Top Montessori Academy take?
Pine Top Montessori Academy is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Pine Top Montessori Academy cost?
Pine Top Montessori Academy does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.