We absolutely loved Montessori Schoolhouse and were so sad when they left our neighborhood. Sarah was a joy to work with and fostered a loving, nurturing, and a rewarding learning environment for the kiddos. I especially loved Sarah's communication style with both the parents and kids. She was always quick to answer my questions and provide feedback about our daughter. It was very clear how much the kids loved each other and the teachers, everyone was always saying "I love you". Wishing Sarah and MSH the best of luck with the new location! read more

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Montessori Schoolhouse when our daughter was just two years old. From the very beginning, she absolutely loved being there -- and as parents, we felt the same. The warmth, structure, and intentionality of the program helped our daughter thrive. She learned to read by age three, developed strong social and emotional skills, and grew deeply curious about the world around her. Miss Sarah has created something truly special. Her curriculum fosters independence, empathy, and a real love for learning. She was always available -- whether by message or phone call -- and her communication gave us so much peace of mind. Though we were sad when the school moved to its new location in Poway, we are so happy for Miss Sarah and her new chapter. Montessori Schoolhouse is one of a kind, and we're forever grateful to have been part of the school community. Gloria read more

Our son started at Sarah's Montessori Schoolhouse when he was about 18 months. He was apprehensive at first, but quickly adjusted to life in a group setting with the love that Sarah and her team provided. Since then, we have been so impressed by our sons development. His vocabulary has exponentially grown, he listens better, and is always excited to walk up to the door and get in the door to see his pals. They do a great job with photo updates, and regular communication to keep parents in the loop. Great work Sarah and team! read more

We have loved this place with all of our hearts! So soon after our toddler started school here, the changes were almost instant. He 18 months when he started, and within a few weeks he was suddenly so organized about how he took out his toys to play with, and would put them away when he was finished. Of course the ultimate tell-tale is how excited he is to go to school every single day. If he's throwing a tantrum about getting dressed or something, I threaten him with not being able to go to school- and it works (I know- breaking every parenting rule!) The final test I give him to figure out if he's sick or not is asking him if he wants to go to school- if he says no- he is sick. Every single time it's proven to be true. We are about to move to Tennessee to be close to family now that we have our second child. I have been so excited to finally move back home after so long living away-- and leaving this precious magical little school is suddenly making this move so difficult. Any kiddo should be so lucky to get to go here and experience the love of Ms. Sarah and her teachers! read more

Montessori Schoolhouse - Lunchtime! - Preschools Near Me - Poway, California

See all

We love MSH! Our daughter started just before she turned 2 and through the first month of her struggling with separation from mama and throughout her whole time there they have loved on her and treated her with such care and respect. Ms Sarah runs this place with a grounded presence and pays attention to all the little details about our little one. She leads from the heart and has great knowledge and experience. We appreciate how she takes the time to create fun experiences and celebrates all the holidays with the kids. read more

My daughter started at Montessori Schoolhouse when she was 15 months and I am so impressed at how much she has learned! She has grown to an affinity towards puzzles, extremely chatty including knowing some spanish, and loves her friends/teachers so much! We cannot recommend Montessori Schoolhouse enough - Sarah is the true heart and soul of this place and any child would be lucky to go here! read more

The team here is phenomenal! My little girl could not be happier. They are very patient and genuinely care about my little one. Sarah is an Angel! Always super thoughtful, kind and respectful! We love Montessori Schoolhouse! read more

This school is a total gem. My Son is going on his third year and I couldn't ask for more. He is so loved and cared for. He enjoys learning and all the activities. The community among the parents is also great. I would choose Mrs. Sarah again in a heartbeat. read more

The moment we first toured the school, I knew instantly this school was the right fit for my kids. Ms. Sarah is incredibly patient, kind and welcoming. Coming out of COVID-lockdown, my kids were EXTRA anxious about being with anyone else but me. Drop offs were hard for the first month, but Ms.Sarah, Ms.Nancy, Ms.Jenny, and Ms.Aly all patiently comforted my kids. I got text updates to ease my momma heart that they only cried for a couple minutes... Now, my kids ABSOLUTELY LOVE going to school. My one year old daughter always cleans up her toys before going onto the next, which I'm sure she learned from school. My older daughter loves playing "teacher" and does the things her teachers do at school. (She's lead me through circle time, and made sure I wasn't allowed to touch the learning mat ). Besides the literacy and math components taught, my kids have also learned so much more: * My 1 year old's speech advanced dramatically * Kiddos are saying Spanish phrases at home, which they learned at school * Science lessons (current favorite topic: planets) * Independence/Life skills * Art/cooking time They value each child and have welcomed us as family from day one. I cannot recommend this school enough. read more

Montessori Schoolhouse has been nothing short of amazing! Our son started in the midst of COVID and they took not only every precaution to keep our kids physically safe but also mentally safe during a somewhat tumultuous time. They did not skip a beat when rules and guidelines were ever changing, and were great with keeping up communication to the parents. Ms. Sarah and her staff have taken my son in and met not only his educational needs, but have cared for a nurtured him as if he was one of their own! He LOVES going to school and we have Montessori Schoolhouse to thank for that! read more

Our son has been going to Montessori Schoolhouse for over a year now and has greatly improved his language and social skills since starting here. Miss Sarah and team have created a wonderful, fun, caring, and inclusive learning environment for our kids. We're truly grateful for the community they have created and will be so sad to leave for kindergarten next year! read more

Okay so my 4yr old has been attending Sarah's Montessori Schoolhouse for two years now and without a doubt I know he is ready to start kindergarten this year. My 2 1/2yr old has been attending since he was only 18months and I can't express enough how much he has developed socially. He was so timid and attached to mommy and daddy when he first started. Now he will start a conversation with anyone that makes eye contact with him. Lol Both of my boys are always excited to share what they learned in class as well as practice their Spanish vocabulary when they get home. Sarah has created such a warm and safe learning environment focusing on each child's individual strengths and areas of improvement. If you are considering a preschool for your little ones, look no further. Sarah's Montessori Schoolhouse is home! read more

As a first time mom, I was very apprehensive about sending my little person to a daycare or preschool. For the first 20 months of her life, she was cared for by myself, her dad, my mom and or her nanny. We needed to find our little one care in a short period of time which made me even more anxiety ridden. Daycare in San Diego can be hard to find. We were very fortunate to find the Montessori Schoolhouse with a spot available. Sarah was very warm and welcoming. She took her time with explaining the policies and Montessori Philosophy. She answered all of my questions, and trust me I had a lot of them, and made me feel less freaked out about bringing my child to her daycare. Additionally, she was able to accommodate our scheduling needs. Our little one absolutely loves Miss Sarah and Miss Naty. At night, she sometimes grabs her lunch box and tells me she wants to go to Sarah's. Our child is thriving socially, physically and mentally. She recently turned two and is speaking both Spanish and English. She can count to ten in both languages, as well as can sing her ABC's in English. Miss Sarah is a great educator. She is very patient and loving with the children. She works very hard to keep the parents informed and involved. She produces a monthly newsletter for the parents. They celebrate each child's birthday and various holidays. Parent's are invited to the holiday parties and even to read to the children. We are very happy with our child's development. Sarah still answers all questions I have via text and or in person. My child is getting great care by people who love and care for her education. :) read more

Sarah it's the First teacher I enrolled my daughter with , from day one she was extremely nice to us and my daughter, we love that she always plan so fun activities for our daughter , I definitely recommend Montessori schoolhouse read more

My daughter has only been going here a short time but we have seen so much positive change in her. She is excited to do things herself. Her Spanish went from nonexistent to now she can say half the alphabet (she knows it completely in English). She is learning to interact and play with others and has made some of her first friends since moving from MN. In the morning she is excited for what she calls "teacher time". We love seeing her so excited for school. We are military so we have another big move coming up and we will be so sad to be leaving this school. It truly has made a big impact on our family. I highly recommend meeting Miss Sarah to see if this is the right place for your child to thrive and grow! read more

My 4 year old daughter has been going to this school for about two months. I decided to enroll her to prepare her for kindergarten with a dual language program. Sarah is the most loving, patient, and understanding educator. She is very flexible, as I am a single parent, and it has made my crazy schedule less stressful. She has great hours for before and after school care at a great price. This is a family oriented Schoolhouse and a great way to transition into the public school system for my daughter. Again, my daughter has only been in for two months and she has been coming home quizzing me on Spanish words and I couldn't be happier. She is progressing and it's extremely obvious. Sarah not only teaches her educational material, but everyday lessons like cleaning, cooking, and mannerisms. read more

sarah has been my child's teacher for over a year & she was the FIRST teacher i enrolled my daughter with since moving to SD and i never thought about leaving ONCE. she loves your child like your own, she is patient, kind, and so incredibly loving. from teaching your little ones to planning fun activities like movie/pajama days, to outdoor water slides, she's keeps it fun for everyone. i'm terribly, terribly sad to be leaving montessori schoolhouse as my daughter and i are moving to TX, but i will always ALWAYS recommend montessori schoolhouse to everyone in the SD area. we love them with all of our hearts read more

Montessori Schoolhouse - ms. sarah and my little one - Preschools Near Me - Poway, California

Where do I even begin! I enrolled my 15 month old daughter with Miss Sarah. She is now 2 years old and it's been such a wonderful experience for both my daughter and myself. She is so excited to go every morning and see her friends and I go to work with the comfort knowing she is in such a loving and warm educational environment. We are like a big family at Montessori Schoolhouse. The thought of us having to leave in a few years for Kindergarten makes me teary. Thank you Miss Sarah and Miss Naty for loving and teaching my girl! She really is in the best hands. read more

Baby kadin is so happy at this school! Sometimes he doesn't want to leave. Sarah does great activities with the kids, like Montessori-inspired stations and singing and dancing and storytime, and the group is always really happy. When there are one or two babies crying, it doesn't spread to everyone because everyone else is laughing and playing. Sarah really cares about the kids, is very flexible with timing, and even plans special activities like visits to the children's museum or superhero dress-up day. She is extremely and appropriately confident with her care-taking abilities, and all the kids pick up on her warmth and joy right away. I highly highly recommend this place! read more

My daughter has been attending Montessori Schoolhouse since she was 18 months-old. It has been a fabulous, nurturing and loving experience and I recommend the school and Ms. Sarah to all my friends! Of course, like any new parent, we were anxious about spending any time away from our little girl, but our daughter took to Ms Sarah right away! The very first day we dropped her off (just for a half day twice a week at first) our daughter happily waved us goodbye and then cried when we picked her up to take her home! It was clear that she loved Ms Sarah and loved the school - it provides her with the stimulation and socialization she was craving! We very quickly and incrementally increased her attendence to 3 half days a week, then full time and the full time with extended care. She LOVES the school and all the little friends she had made and I know Ms Sarah loves her. read more

My daughter has been attending school here for 6 months and she absolutely loves it. Mrs. Sara and Ms. Natty are kind and super attentive.!

Finding a preschool for my daughter, as a first-time mom, was so stressful. I visited several different options and none of them felt right to me. They were chaotic or dirty or understaffed for how many kids they were taking care of or their wait times were way too long or their tuition was far out of my league. I had to make a decision before losing my spot at a traditional daycare and found Montessori Schoolhouse late that night. The next day I called Miss Sarah and she luckily had one spot open. She offered to give us a tour on 4th of July. I was surprised she would allow us to come in on a holiday but she mentioned she prefers not to disrupt the kids in their regular learning time. That was one of the first comments she made that stood out to me. When we visited she was super caring, understanding, and patient as I flipped through a several page list of questions. We ended up enrolling my daughter that day and have been confident in our decision ever since. We slowly transitioned my daughter into school starting at 2 hours a day with a 15-minute crying maximum all the way to a full 6 hour day. She had previously been in my full care for the first 16 months of her life - all day, every day. We practice Montessori philosophy at home and it has been so helpful to know I have a resource to ask questions of what we should supplement at home, but also not feel like I need to do everything at home because she is learning in the same way at school. At 20 months, my daughter has already learned several holiday dance routines, her vocabulary has exploded, and she cleans up after herself when she is doing an activity and after she eats. (Aside from being around other kids her age, getting to play outside, having the opportunity to be creative, and building relationships with others instead of playing next to me while I work from home). I also have quiet time to focus on my work which makes my entire family function more effectively. Miss Sarah, Miss Naty, and Miss Jenny are so kind and nurturing to all the kids. Miss Sarah is the school director and open to feedback, questions, and concerns. All three of them care deeply about each child. My family is so grateful we found Montessori Schoolhouse and love the partnership we have been our family and their team. read more

This is a great Family daycare, every time I take my 7 month-old I feel that he is in a safe place. Miss Sara is an awesome teacher, with a lot of experience. I love how she applies the Montessori Philosophy through the materials and routine. The house is always clean and they really take care of the children's well-being. The first day I took my baby the teacher sent me photos and messages telling me how he was doing, which made me feel very calm. I also love that they speak Spanish. I truly recommend this day care. read more