Welcome to La Jolla Village Montessori School!


We are a small private school, providing specialized attention and an exceptional educational experience for children 2 ½ through 6 years of age. Licensed by the state of California, La Jolla Village Montessori School focuses on the development of each student’s unique potential and gives her or him the opportunity to experience the joy of learning, the excitement of exploration and the pride of achievement while proceeding at his or her own pace.

The La Jolla Village Montessori School's philosophy of education is to provide a carefully designed, loving and nurturing environment, where children learn by discovery and understanding. Our program allows each child to develop confidence as he/she participates in a stimulating array of indoor and outdoor activities through which we promote an enthusiasm for learning and an appreciation for one's self, for other individuals, and our surroundings. The Montessori method encourages self-direction, self-motivation, and self-expression in a sensibly planned environment of nurturing structure.

"The greatest joy of the child is in having accomplished the cycle of activity through his/her own effort and being able to say I have done it." Maria Montessori

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Flower Child The success of the educational preparation given by La Jolla Village Montessori School can be judged by our student’s acceptance success rate at prestigious private and public schools after graduating from our program.

Seeing is believing. We encourage you to make an appointment today to visit the La Jolla Village Montessori School and observe how our productive learning environment will benefit your child and prepare him or her for success in future studies and later life.

Montessori Garden Activities “From the moment I walked into La Jolla Village Montessori School I knew it was exactly what I was looking for. The children were working together so quietly and concentrating on their work. They were so content and happy. I could see my four children feeling right at home. The location in the village is perfect. The building and the grounds are gorgeous. Joanne O’Neil, the director, treated me like family the moment we met and is wonderful with the children. I would definitely recommend La Jolla Village Montessori.”    Celeste Johnson - Owner of Sushi On The Rocks


“Our daughter has had a wonderful experience at the La Jolla Village Montessori School since she started last March. It is such a nurturing environment where she has developed remarkably, both academically and socially. Ms. Joanne and her staff are amazing and get amazing result with the children. We feel blessed”!
Naila and John



At La Jolla Village Montessori School, our goal is to provide individualized learning opportunities designed in accordance with each child’s social and emotional needs as well as his/her academic and physical development. For complete information, please explore the links on this website.

You may also contact Director Joanne O’Neil through the website link or by calling (858) 454-1811.

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