Ascension Montessori Children’s Center
Daycare center in San Diego, CA. 5106 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
About the program
Ascension Montessori Children’s Center is a licensed daycare center in San Diego, California, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 70 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Ascension Montessori provides Montessori-based education for children aged 18 months through 4th grade, including after-school care.
The program follows a Montessori and faith-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Ascension Montessori Children’s Center 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
My daughter started at ascension 6 months ago at the age of 2 and we are so in love with the school! Christine is a very hands on director and has a pulse on everything happening at her school. The teachers in the youngest class are so warm, welcoming, and caring. Our daughter is excited to go to school everyday. She says her teachers are her best friends. The school handles transitions into the new classroom and to…
Vicky Gellis · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe had our daughter at Ascension for the last 3 years. When she started, there was some staff turnover that made us consider moving her but we stuck it out and are so glad we did because for the last 2 years, she has had incredible teachers who have done whatever they can to make her feel supported and safe. We love the Montessori model that has allowed her to excel at her own pace, and learn independence skills. She…
Felicia Hernandez · 5/5 on Google · a year agoBoth of my kids have attended AMCC preschool, after school, and summer programs. We have 5+ years of attendance! The instructors are caring and thoughtful, the curriculum is engaging. We are forever grateful for the time our kids attended here and highly recommend this preschool.
Michelle Assmann · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoSo glad we had to opportunity to send both our kids to this local montessori program! We loved every minute. The staff is so sweet and affectionate, and very communicative. Our experience with them has been very sommunity building for us. It's a church program but there is no pressure to participate in the church. They have recently had an administrative staff and some teaching staff overhaul, and I am not sure if…
Lindsey Andress · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
5106 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
Questions about Ascension Montessori Children’s Center
Is Ascension Montessori Children’s Center licensed?
Yes. Ascension Montessori Children’s Center holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376105202), with a licensed capacity of 70 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Ascension Montessori Children’s Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Ascension Montessori Children’s Center. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Ascension Montessori Children’s Center take?
Ascension Montessori Children’s Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Ascension Montessori Children’s Center cost?
Ascension Montessori Children’s Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
