Welcome to Montessori Center School.
For over fifty years, MCS has been committed to academic excellence, providing students with a quality education, encouraging the development of the whole child and instilling a lifelong love of learning.
Our highly trained teachers have decades of experience and an unmatched passion for the Montessori philosophy. The MCS program emphasizes independence, freedom within limits, and respect for the child. It builds the academic, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional well-being of the child while challenging each child to achieve his or her potential.
Our well-structured classroom environments are inspiring and engaging, allowing exploration of a broad scope of curricular areas. Click here to learn about our academic program offering and campus life.
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Recent Blog Posts
Zach Gill Hosts a Virtual Night of Music to Benefit Montessori Center School
Santa Barbara-based singer and songwriter Zach Gill, lead vocalist of the rock band ALO, and a longtime member of Jack Johnson's band, will host a live, virtual musical performance Friday, December 11 at 7pm on the online performance venue, StageIt, in support of...
Books to Read Before Family Movie Night
There are SO many incredible pieces of children’s literature that have eventually been made into movies. In this post, we’d like to share just a few of our favorites. With a bit of extra time at home together, you might enjoy reading one of these books together, then...
Montessori and Peace Education
"An education capable of saving humanity is no small undertaking; it involves the spiritual development of man, the enhancement of his value as an individual, and the preparation of young people to understand the times in which they live." -Dr. Maria Montessori Peace...
5 Ways to Live a Life Guided by Montessori Values
The more we learn about Montessori, the more it tends to seep its way into all aspects of our lives. We find ourselves seeing the world just a little bit differently, and the changes are so positive! This week we thought we would share five simple ways to live a life...
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A Book List
One of MCS’s core values is “Respect for All.” An integral aspect of Montessori education is its focus on cultural studies and peace education. In the classrooms, we model and advance the ideals of peace, equity, cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion. Reading...
150 Years: A Montessori Book List for Adults
This article is part of a series that we will share throughout the year to celebrate the 150th birthday of Dr. Maria Montessori. Check back often for more posts that reflect on the past, present, and future of Montessori education. Whether you are looking for original...