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Legacy Montessori School

Daycare center in Poway, CA. 12310 Ninth Street, Poway, CA 92064

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Legacy Montessori School in Poway, CA
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity108 children
Citations on file7 (2 Type A)
On the register since2011

About the program

Legacy Montessori School is a licensed daycare center in Poway, California, on the state register since 2011. It is licensed for 108 children and serves preschool ages.

Legacy Montessori School offers Christian and Montessori education for pre-primary, primary, and elementary students.

The program follows a Montessori and faith-based approach.

MontessoriFaith-based

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Legacy 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

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 376700790
Licence statusActive since 2011
Licensed capacity108 children
Inspections on file3
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file7Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)2172 of 781 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints03 inspection visits · last visit July 2026

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(b)(1) · 101229(a)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101216.2(e) · 101171(a) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101170

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

As our family says goodbye to Legacy Montessori Christian School, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible foundation it has given our children. One of the things that has impressed us most is the Montessori approach. Both of our boys were reading by the age of four, developed a genuine love of learning, and entered each new stage with confidence. They learned early math concepts like addition and are heading…

Denae Schmidt · 5/5 on Google · a month ago

We enrolled my firstborn son at Legacy when he was 2 years old. We loved the school and teachers so much that we kept him all the way through kindergarten. He 'graduated' from Legacy at 6 years old and has grown up beautifully. We are so grateful for all of the staff's love and care in educating and raising him. It was bittersweet saying goodbye, but seeing him thrive at elementary school is so gratifying (and also a…

Gloria Meys · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks ago

Both of our kids attend Legacy Montessori and can’t recommend them enough! The staff is amazing, caring, and genuinely invested in the kids. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing our boys are in such a welcoming and supportive environment.

Jelyca Villanueva · 5/5 on Google · 4 weeks ago

Legacy Montessori has truly been a blessing to our family. Our children have grown not only academically and socially, but also in their character and faith. The school provides a peaceful, nurturing environment where Montessori principles and Christian values come together beautifully. Every day, our kids come home more confident, more curious, and more grounded in kindness and responsibility. We are especially…

zheng li · 5/5 on Google · a month ago
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Getting there

12310 Ninth Street, Poway, CA 92064

Questions about Legacy Montessori School

Is Legacy Montessori School licensed?

Yes. Legacy Montessori School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376700790), with a licensed capacity of 108 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Legacy Montessori School had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 7 citations for Legacy Montessori School, 2 of them Type A, 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 Legacy Montessori School take?

Legacy Montessori School is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Legacy Montessori School cost?

Legacy 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.

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