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Highland Montessori School

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

614 Highland Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

Visit website ↗(650) 347-6450Directions ↗Licensed for 26
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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: 2/20/2025 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Highland Montessori is a small, community-centered school founded in 1982 in San Mateo that has served young children and families for over 40 years. The school blends Montessori foundations with inquiry-based, child-led learning, emphasizing social-emotional development, creativity, and meaningful relationships.

Philosophy
Montessori foundations blended with inquiry-based, child-led learning. Strong emphasis on social-emotional development, creativity, and meaningful relationships to help children build confidence, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning.
Ages served
2 to 6 years

Programs

  • •Preschool
  • •Kindergarten

Highlights

  • ✓Intentionally small by design
  • ✓Nurturing, home-like environment
  • ✓Research-based practices in early childhood education
  • ✓Founded in 1982, over 40 years of experience

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