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Santa Cruz Montessori School

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Montessori
Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

6230 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
10/18/2023
Total visits
1

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Santa Cruz Montessori is a private, non-profit Montessori school serving children ages 18 months to 14 years across two campuses in Aptos, California, established in 1964. The school fosters a community of self-discovery, responsibility, and belonging while inspiring lifelong learning and peaceful development.

Philosophy
As a Montessori learning community, we inspire lifelong learning and a peaceful world by nurturing the natural development of the whole child. Values include development of the whole person, freedom with responsibility, diversity and belonging, and community collaboration.
Ages served
18 months to 14 years

Programs

  • •Young Children's Community (18 months–3 years)
  • •Primary (3–6 years)
  • •Elementary (6–12 years)
  • •Junior High (12–14 years)
  • •Extended Care

Highlights

  • ✓Celebrating 60 years of Montessori education since 1964
  • ✓Two beautiful campuses in Aptos, California
  • ✓Serves ages 18 months through 14 years
  • ✓Montessori methodology focused on whole child development

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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