Montessori School of San Marcos
Daycare center in San Marcos, CA. 800 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
About the program
Montessori School of San Marcos is a licensed daycare center in San Marcos, California, on the state register since 2019. It is licensed for 81 children and serves preschool ages.
Montessori School of San Marcos provides infant care and preschool programs for children aged 8 weeks to 6 years.
The program follows a Montessori approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Montessori School of San Marcos 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
101170(e)(1) · 101238.2(d)(2) · 101237(a) · 101161(a) · 101229.1(b) · 101429(a)(2)(C)(3)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
I can't say enough good things about this school! Two of my sons attended right after our family moved cross country, and it was the perfect school to help with their transition. Not only does the school live up to its name by truly implementing the Montessori philosophy and approach to early childhood education, every single teacher at the school genuinely cares about and bonds with the children, even with those…
Erica Jafari · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoI truly can't say enough good things about this school. We found Montessori School of San Marcos through a Google search back in 2024 when we were looking for a preschool for our daughter. We toured a few schools, but this one immediately stood out. The environment felt warm and welcoming, the staff and teachers were so kind, and it was obvious the kids were genuinely cared for - and having fun. Enrolling here was…
Emilee S · 5/5 on Google · a month agoAfter trying two other Montessori schools in North County, we found the dreamy fit for my family at MSSM. It was truly a "Goldilocks" experience - this school is "just right." MSSM stood out 1. Family-Owned & Heart-Centered: The owner, Ms. Tilly, is an educator and a "mama bear" who built this school for her own sons. Knowing she only hires staff she trusts with her own children gave me immediate peace of mind. You…
Megan Aguirre · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoWe couldn’t be happier with our experience at Montessori School of San Marcos. Our daughter attends currently, and we are already looking forward to enrolling our youngest when she is eligible. Our daughter genuinely loves going to school each day, which speaks volumes. The teachers are truly exceptional; caring, attentive, and deeply invested in each child. Every faculty and staff member knows my daughter by name…
Erika Chapa · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoGetting there
800 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
Questions about Montessori School of San Marcos
Is Montessori School of San Marcos licensed?
Yes. Montessori School of San Marcos holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376300004), with a licensed capacity of 81 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Montessori School of San Marcos had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 6 citations for Montessori School of San Marcos, 1 of them Type A, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Montessori School of San Marcos take?
Montessori School of San Marcos is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Montessori School of San Marcos cost?
Montessori School of San Marcos does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
