Country Montessori School
Daycare center in Poway, CA. 12642 Monte Vista Road, Poway, CA 92064
About the program
Country Montessori School is a licensed daycare center in Poway, California, on the state register since 1989. It is licensed for 142 children and serves preschool ages.
Country Montessori School provides Montessori education for children ages 2.5 to 11 in Poway, California.
The program follows a Montessori approach and states AMS accreditation.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Country Montessori School 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.
Regulations cited
101216.3(a) · 101170(e)(2)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Our family is so grateful for the wonderful years we had at CMS. It is truly a special school, and leaving is one of the hardest parts of our move. A special thank you to Principal Adele for being such an incredible leader. She is kind, caring, supportive, and genuinely dedicated to every student and family. Her warmth and leadership creates an amazing school community. I also want to thank the entire office staff…
sara jahromi · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoOur little one attended Country Montessori school for two years in Dragonflies. We loved this school so much. Susan and Jose were extremely welcoming from the very beginning. Setting up a tour and getting more information was a breeze. The facilities are clean, secure, and well thought out. Each classroom is explicitly arranged to encourage exploration and engagement. Ms. Corrales and all the teachers & staff truly…
Ken & Steph Kim · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoWhen we first explored Montessori education, I'll admit, I was a bit skeptical at first. That changed after attending one of the first New Family Meetings where former CMS students spoke to us. They were so confident - making eye contact with everyone in the room and sharing how the school shaped them. I remember thinking, this is the kind of environment I want for my daughter. From the start, the teachers and staff…
Jason Stephens · 5/5 on Google · a year agoCMS has provided an amazing experience for our son, who attended from kindergarten all the way through fifth grade. The teachers are wonderful, kind and supportive. CMS does a great job of providing hands-on learning in a way that accelerates education and makes it fun, while instilling self direction, confidence, and accountability. Thank you, CMS for providing such a wonderful learning environment for our son!
Elizabeth Whelan · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
12642 Monte Vista Road, Poway, CA 92064
Questions about Country Montessori School
Is Country Montessori School licensed?
Yes. Country Montessori School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 372006093), with a licensed capacity of 142 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Country Montessori School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for Country Montessori School, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Country Montessori School take?
Country Montessori School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Country Montessori School cost?
Country Montessori School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
