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Coast Redwoods Montessori

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

255 Mount Hermon Road, Suite B, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

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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: 6/14/2024 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Coast Redwoods Montessori offers Montessori-based learning environments for children 6 months through 6 years old, emphasizing independence, self-confidence, and whole-child development. The center is located in Scotts Valley, California, and provides flexible scheduling options including half days, partial weeks, and extended day care.

Philosophy
Based on the philosophy and methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Programs support whole child development—academic, social and emotional. The center encourages independence, self-confidence, and peaceful conflict resolution through carefully presented learning activities tailored to each child's level. Children are introduced to diversity and global perspectives through curriculum covering practical life, language, math, science, geography, art, music, and literature.
Ages served
6 months through 6 years old
Hours
7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Morning half day program with pick-up at 12:30pm for children 2.5 to 6 years old and 12:15pm for children under 2.5. Full day program offers up to 9 hours of care.
Outdoor
7000 square foot playground with park quality structure, large sandbox, and garden where children grow flowers and vegetables. Free play outdoors interspersed throughout the day.

Programs

  • •Infant class (Sea Horse Class, 6-18 months)
  • •Toddler class (Sea Star Class, 18-30 months)
  • •Preschool and Kindergarten (Sea Turtle Class, 2.5-6 years)
  • •Half day programs
  • •Full day programs
  • •Extended day care

Highlights

  • ✓Specialized Montessori training for all teachers
  • ✓Low teacher-child ratios (1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, 1:8 for preschool/kindergarten)
  • ✓No electronic entertainment toys; emphasis on active exploration
  • ✓Year-round program with flexible enrollment

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Meals and snacks, Teacher qualifications beyond Montessori training, Curriculum details for younger infant class, Field trip frequency or destinations. Ask the preschool directly.

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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