Recognition of Excellence · Foster City, CA · 2026

Lakeview Montessori

1950 Beach Park Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
http://lakeviewmontessori.com/
🏆 Ranked #3 in Foster City · 6.1 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 3 in Foster City
Top 3 in Foster City
Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Foster City across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Teachers
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Foster City. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Foster City. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best K-Ready
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Foster City. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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Lakeview Montessori in Foster City, CA is a small Montessori center licensed since 2006, serving infants through early elementary children (ages 0–7) with a full Montessori curriculum delivered by Montessori-trained staff. The center's intentionally low child-to-teacher ratio (capacity of 42) supports individualized learning in multi-age classroom groups. However, multiple Type B citations from 2023–2025 and a complaint investigation in December 2025 warrant review of current CCLD licensing records before enrollment, and operating hours are limited to 8:00 am–5:30 pm, shorter than many peers in the area.

Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Top 3 in Foster City
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Best Teachers
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Best Curriculum
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Best K-Ready
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