Centennial Montessori School
An AMI School
27 TENTH AVENUE
SAN MATEO, CA 94401
Welcome to Centennial Montessori
At Centennial Montessori School, our mission is to offer an exemplary program dedicated to assisting each child in their quest to reach their full potential. We achieve this by fostering an environment that quiets external distractions and nurtures the child’s inner guide.
Our Philosophy
The most important aspect of our program is our faculty. It is through our teachers, their nurturing relationships, and a true understanding of the individual that each child gains confidence to reach out to the environment. Observation is a cornerstone of our program, as an adult must truly know a child to build a bridge between them and the world they want to know.
Learn more about our approachOur Programs
All programs run for the academic year beginning in late August. We also have a summer program for enrolled children. School classes are held Monday through Friday.
Young Children's Community
18 months to 3 years old
A safe, nurturing space that fosters movement, practical life, language, and independence.
Children's House
3 to 6 years old
A vibrant, mixed-age community where children learn from one another. The curriculum covers Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Culture, allowing for deep concentration and mastery.
Elementary
6 to 12 years old
The Cosmic Curriculum helps the child channel their explorations into remarkable discoveries that satisfy their thirst for answers while refining basic skills and locating their place in human civilization.
For Parents & Caregivers
Our Parenting Center provides a wonderful introduction to the Montessori philosophy and a supportive community for parents.
