Carlsbad Village Montessori School

Toddlers · Early Childhood · Kindergarten

Freeing each child’s potential in a stimulating environment.

We are pleased to accompany your child during this very important part of their growth and development — in an atmosphere of deep mutual respect that inspires self-discipline and a lifelong love of learning.

A young child carefully pouring water during a Montessori practical-life activity
Welcome

A private Montessori school rooted in respect, independence, and joy.

Carlsbad Village Montessori School offers a carefully prepared environment where children learn at their own pace, build strong work habits and social skills, and grow the self-confidence to become capable, curious lifelong learners. Our internationally diverse faculty and families make our Carlsbad Village campus a warm, welcoming community for every child.

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Individualized Learning

Lessons are designed and given to each child when they are most ready to learn, so growth is genuine and never rushed.

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The Whole Child

Social, emotional, and physical development is nurtured right alongside academic skills.

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Empowered by Choice

Freedom to move and to choose meaningful work fosters independence, focus, and self-discipline.

Our Programs

Guiding children through every plane of development

From the first steps of toddlerhood through the kindergarten year, each program meets children exactly where they are.

Toddlers · From 17 months

The Gentlest Beginning

A calm, safe, and loving space where our youngest learners explore, move, and build trust and independence through purposeful discovery.

Early Childhood

Ages 2½–6

The classic Montessori classroom, where hands-on materials turn practical life, sensorial, language, and math into joyful work.

Kindergarten

The Culminating Year

Kindergartners become the leaders of the classroom, consolidating early reading, writing, and math while building confidence for the years ahead.

Inside a Carlsbad Village Montessori classroom, with wooden shelves of hands-on learning materials
A Legacy of Montessori Excellence

Part of one of America’s earliest Montessori families of schools

Our roots reach back to 1960 and one of the very first Montessori schools in the United States. Under Executive Director Pamela Crisman, that heritage of authentic Montessori practice, warm community, and academic strength continues today in Carlsbad Village.

Decades of experience stand behind every classroom — and behind every child we welcome.

Read Our Story
Within the child lies the fate of the future.
— Dr. Maria Montessori

Come see our classrooms in person

The best way to understand Montessori is to watch it in action. Schedule a tour of our Carlsbad Village campus and meet the guides who will accompany your child.

Schedule a Tour
In Carlsbad Village Flexible Schedules Military Family Support