Stars Montessori Academy
Daycare center in Vista, CA. 1680 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081
About the program
Stars Montessori Academy is a licensed daycare center in Vista, California, on the state register since 2014. It is licensed for 139 children and serves preschool ages.
Stars Montessori Academy is a private school in Vista, California, serving children ages 18 months to 6 years.
The program follows a Montessori approach and offers Spanish.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Stars Montessori Academy 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
Both of my boys started at Stars Montessori when they were just 18 months old. Nearly five years later, my oldest has “graduated” and is heading off to public school this fall. Looking back, I can honestly say our experience at Stars has been nothing short of incredible. Over the years, Stars has become an extension of our family. Every teacher has cared for, encouraged, and supported my boys as if they were their…
Dana Hegermiller · 5/5 on Google · a month agoWe have had a great experience at Stars. Miss Pennie, Miss Susan, and the rest of the staff have been fantastic! They respond promptly to any email or message sent through the app. My child started here after having a negative experience at a nearby school and we were apprehensive to make the jump. Moving them to this school was the best decision. The teachers are fantastic, we have loved Miss Cristal/Miss Aurora’s…
Katie Bush · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoWe have had our daughter here for nearly an entire school year and we have nothing but great things to say about STAS. We felt very comfortable from day one when we took the initial tour. They assisted with potty training when we felt helpless and were very encouraging throughout the process. We noticed immediately that our daughter benefited from the socialization and can easily see that their curriculum has…
Dylan Tayag · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoWe have absolutely loved our time at Stars and our son has grown SO much in the last year. As a military family that is always on the move, we were happy how quickly he adjusted alongside his teachers, Ms Soghra and Ms Elham, welcomed by new friends and coming home excited to tell us about all he learned. You can quickly tell how much all the staff care about the kids and how much the kids enjoy being there. We will…
Danielle Pierce · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoGetting there
1680 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081
Questions about Stars Montessori Academy
Is Stars Montessori Academy licensed?
Yes. Stars Montessori Academy holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376701121), with a licensed capacity of 139 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Stars Montessori Academy had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Stars Montessori Academy, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Stars Montessori Academy take?
Stars Montessori Academy is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Stars Montessori Academy cost?
Stars Montessori Academy does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
