Recognition of Excellence · Rancho Cucamonga, CA · 2026

Children's Montessori School

8736 Baker Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
🏆 Ranked #7 in Rancho Cucamonga · 5.7 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Rancho Cucamonga
Top 10 in Rancho Cucamonga
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Rancho Cucamonga. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Children's Montessori School in Rancho Cucamonga is an established Montessori provider founded in 1994, serving pre-K through elementary children in an AMI-trained environment that emphasizes self-directed exploration and independence. The 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio supports individualized paced learning within the Montessori framework, and extended operating hours (6:30 am–6:30 pm) accommodate working families. The program includes before/after school care, a summer program, and supplemental Spanish and Mandarin instruction, enriching the core Montessori curriculum. With over 30 years of community presence and 10,000+ graduates, the center has sustained parent trust, though prospective families should note that the school does not serve infants and that limited public parent reviews are available to inform enrollment decisions independently.

Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0

Programs & curriculum

Curriculum & approach: Follows the Montessori method with AMI-trained teachers who act as guides and observers. Emphasizes exploration, discovery, and independent learning, nurturing children intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Programs & activities: Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary programs, plus Before & After School care and a Summer Program. Offers free Spanish and Mandarin classes and monthly cultural themes.

What sets it apart: Operating since 1994 (30+ years) with 10,000+ graduates and a stated 1:7 teacher-to-student ratio; hours Mon-Fri 6:30AM-6:00PM serving ages 2-12. Markets new furniture and Montessori tools and that 95% of parents would recommend the school.

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