"Within every child is
the person they are to become"

Dr. Maria Montessori

Established in 1982, Highland Montessori is a small preschool and kindergarten dedicated to the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. We are located near the San Mateo/Burlingame border.

Individual instruction in a prepared environment

All of our regular staff have over 20 years each of Montessori teaching experience with children and our head teacher, Cecilia Walsh, holds a Masters Degree in early childhood education as well as a Montessori Degree from Notre Dame University.

Personalized attention for your child

Our small size classes allow us the opportunity to spend needed time with each child using the Montessori equipment in the prepared environment. Our curriculum encompasses practical life, sensorial, language, science, math, geography, music, movement, art, computers and Spanish.