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Montessori By The Sea

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

743 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037

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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 2/6/2025 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Montessori by the Sea is a private, year-round preschool in La Jolla that follows the Montessori method for students ages infant through 6. The school provides authentic Montessori curriculum with extracurricular programs in creative arts, music, sports, theater, and community service.

Philosophy
Authentic Montessori education in a loving, caring environment with individualized education and low student to teacher ratio (5:1)
Ages served
Infant through 6 years old

Programs

  • •English/Spanish bilingual immersion
  • •Creative arts
  • •Music/movement
  • •Sports
  • •Theater
  • •Grace and courtesy
  • •Community service

Highlights

  • ✓Authentic Montessori classrooms with Montessori materials
  • ✓Low student to teacher ratio (5:1)
  • ✓Highly trained, caring and seasoned Montessori teachers
  • ✓Year-round preschool in La Jolla

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