Montecito Preschool is a unique preschool located in Los Altos, CA. Our campus is a one-of-a-kind natural wonderland for children, tucked away in Silicon Valley on 2 gorgeous acres featuring century-old trees, lush gardens, playgrounds, forts, barnyard animals and more!
Our teachers and staff are carefully selected and trained to help provide a nurturing environment in which children can engage in their own emergent curriculum, and build their academic and life skills through age appropriate, play-based and concrete learning opportunities.
Our teachers and staff are carefully selected and trained to help provide a nurturing environment in which children can engage in their own emergent curriculum, and build their academic and life skills through age appropriate, play-based and concrete learning opportunities.
Services
Preschool Classes
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Preschool classes at Montecito Preschool include part-time and full-time sessions (your choice) for each age group, with options for drop-in Enrichment programs and back-up care (provided as needed). Classes for preschool at Montecito Preschool can be separated into part-time, full-time sessions with options of extended enrichment.
Drop-In and Back-Up/Extended Stay
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Year-round daily Drop-In and Back-Up/Extended Stay Programs are available to preschoolers and elementary children whether or not they are currently enrolled in classes at Montecito Preschool.
Children may attend our Drop-In and Back-Up/Extended Stay Program without any advance sign-up, the hours never expire, and drop-in is available daily from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our Drop-in program can be used on its own or combined with full-time or part-time classes to allow more time at school and for your family's convenience.We also offer this drop-in during our school breaks and through back-up care (through Bright Horizons or Care.com).
Children may attend our Drop-In and Back-Up/Extended Stay Program without any advance sign-up, the hours never expire, and drop-in is available daily from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our Drop-in program can be used on its own or combined with full-time or part-time classes to allow more time at school and for your family's convenience.We also offer this drop-in during our school breaks and through back-up care (through Bright Horizons or Care.com).
Daily Routine
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All Montecito Preschool classes and programs (including drop-in Enrichment) have specific routines that are designed to give children the opportunity to make their own choices. This daily routine is predictable and promotes a sense of security and self-confidence which allows children to deeply engage in play and learning activities.
Summer School Camps
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Enrollment for Summer School begins at the end of February each year. Summers at Montecito are full of imaginative summer fun! If your child is a terrific two, thrilling three, fantastic four, Kindergarten or elementary age child up to 5th grade, he or she will enjoy activities inspired by the camps below.
Philosophy & Curriculum
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Montecito Preschool has been part of the local community since 1960. We provide a developmentally appropriate preschool experience for children 2 years of age through Kindergarten, and drop-in and camp programs for elementary children (K-5th), with flexible scheduling for the families of Los Altos, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and the surrounding communities.
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