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Mount Madonna Preschool

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

445 Summit Road, Watsonville, CA 95076

Visit website ↗(408) 847-2717Directions ↗Licensed for 30
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
6/20/2025
Total visits
2

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

Mount Madonna School offers preschool and kindergarten programs featuring a balance of Montessori-inspired learning and play-based education. The school serves students from preschool through high school and provides expanded summer camp programs for ages 3-15.

Philosophy
Meaningful collaboration, layers of learning, and nature's classroom. Preschool and kinder programs offer a unique balance of Montessori-inspired learning and discovery through play-based education.
Ages served
Preschool and Kindergarten; also Elementary, Middle School, and High School
Outdoor
Nature's classroom emphasized; summer camp includes Outdoor Adventure program

Programs

  • •Montessori-inspired learning
  • •Play-based education
  • •Summer camp (Outdoor Adventure, Creative Arts, S.T.E.A.M., Theater Arts, Equine)

Highlights

  • ✓Voted Best Private School, Best High School, Best Middle School in Santa Cruz
  • ✓Located in Santa Cruz Mountains
  • ✓Rigorous college-preparatory math and science programs
  • ✓Summer camp for ages 3-15

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