Kinder Academy Montessori
Daycare center in San Mateo, CA. 300 E. Santa Inez Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
About the program
Kinder Academy Montessori is a licensed daycare center in San Mateo, California, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 24 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Kinder Academy Montessori is a year-round preschool and kindergarten program in San Mateo serving children aged 2.5 to 6 years.
The program follows a Montessori approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Kinder Academy Montessori does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,507 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
Updated: As we graduate from KAM, we wanted to share one more heartfelt thank you. Our daughter has grown so much here, not only in phonics and math, but also in confidence, independence, and kindness. She enjoyed going to school every day and often came home excited to share what she had learned or made. We're grateful for the amazing teachers, friendships, and community we've found here. Thank you, Ms. Sophia and…
Ruthy Li · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoI feel incredibly fortunate to have found Kinder Academy Montessori in San Mateo. My daughter spent a joyful two and a half years there, and as she graduates and moves on, it’s a truly bittersweet moment for both of us. The school follows the Montessori philosophy with a mixed-age classroom of about 20 students, maintaining an excellent teacher - student ratio of approximately 1:5. The curriculum is thoughtfully…
Victoria Chang, Ph.D. · 5/5 on Google · a year agoOur son absolutely love Kinder Academy and the staff there. The teachers are top notch and miss Sophia really does a great job with the curriculum but also the events that she puts on where parents are invited to watch the kids perform (Lunar New Year, Graduation, and etc.). In the two years that your son has been there for not only pre-school but also summer camp he has excelled great and not only has he made many…
John Nguyen · 5/5 on Google · a year agoBoth of my sons have loved Kinder Academy Montessori (and my younger son is there now). The teachers are amazing -- they are gentle in guiding kids, silly and fun, and so organized with a wide variety of activities and Montessori curriculum. As part of preschool, they learn Chinese songs, do fun art projects, and have performances a few times a year. My boys have so much fun there, learn so much, and have made great…
Christine Lieu (clieu) · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
300 E. Santa Inez Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
Questions about Kinder Academy Montessori
Is Kinder Academy Montessori licensed?
Yes. Kinder Academy Montessori holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 414005237), with a licensed capacity of 24 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Kinder Academy Montessori had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Kinder Academy Montessori. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Kinder Academy Montessori take?
Kinder Academy Montessori is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Kinder Academy Montessori cost?
Kinder Academy Montessori does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
