If you have never experienced a Montessori classroom environment, you will be amazed at the peaceful atmosphere, and the focus and high level of work demonstrated by the children. Please contact us using the tour interest form and we will set up an observation for you as soon as possible.
We offer video tours Monday through Friday at 9:15 for infants and toddler and 9:45 or 10:45 am for the preschool. Email to schedule your tour. Your tour will be guided by our Admissions Director, Jen Riva, who will explain the teaching philosophy and methods and answer your questions.
Quail Hollow Montessori is located on a lovely corner lot in Felton, just a block off of Highway 9 and 3 miles from Santa Cruz or Scotts Valley.
We are accepting wait list enrollments for the 2026-27 school year. Our infant program is enrolling for summer 2026 or later.
Our program introduces children to the wonder and variety of the world around them; countries, people, animals, plants, textures, colors, foods, so that they may become interested and accepting of diversity and respectful of all around them.
We offer a variety of schedules including half days, partial weeks and extended day care. Our center is open from 8:00am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. We have a morning half day program with a pick-up time of 12:30 for children 2.5 to 6 years old and 12:15 for children under 2.5. Our full day program offers up to 9 hours of care. We require a minimum schedule of three half days per week, and can develop a schedule that includes a combination of full and half days if needed.
Our son is in the 2nd grade. He is thriving and his background in your Montessori enviroment has helped him with teamwork, community awareness, reading and math!
-Quail Hollow Montessori Family
The classroom curriculum includes practical life activities, language, foundation and advanced math experiences, phonics, science, geography, art, music, children’s literature, and fine motor skills. We carefully observe each child and tailor projects as much as possible to challenge each child at their own level.
Interspersed throughout the day we have free play outdoors in a large yard, and the children grow flowers and vegetables in the garden.
We have two sister schools, Coast Redwoods Montessori, located at 255B Mt. Hermon Rd, in Scotts Valley between Safeway and CVS and Little Acorns Montessori, located in the Live Oak district of Santa Cruz.
Dove Class
We welcome the newest members of our community, 6 months to 18 months, in a warm, intimate, and safe environment. The emphasis is on building the infant’s sense of belonging and early sensorial and motor development. We provide lots of cuddling and one-on-one attention, as well as circle time and singing. We do not use high chairs, swings or play pens. We provide only activities which require the child to be actively exploring and experiencing. We do not have any electronic entertainment toys. The children are free to move about at all times. We have a one to four teacher child ratio.
Sandpiper Class
The Sandpiper Class serves children 18 months to 2.5 years old. Toddlers are developing fine motor skills. They are beginning to experiment with independence – what two year old doesn’t say, “I want to do it myself!” – and are very interested in practical life activities. They are working on dressing and undressing themselves, potty training, pouring, drawing, and speaking. They are working on social skills such as managing transitions and respecting classroom guidelines.
Our teachers have received specialized Montessori training for infants and toddlers. We have a one to six teacher child ratio.Children must be walking securely to participate in the toddler program.
Pelican Class
Children between 2.5 and 6 years old are in a rapid cycle of development. They absorb knowledge at an incredible rate and find great pleasure in learning. We provide a variety of materials, activities and field trips to engage and excite them. In the Montessori classroom great care is taken in creating an organized environment, with specially designed learning activities presented in a pleasing manner. A wide variety of academic learning experiences are provided, including math, expressive and receptive language, natural sciences, geography and culture. In addition, we provide art, sensorial and practical life activities which build independence, self-confidence, fine motor skills and observational skills. Children move freely about the classroom, choosing what to work with and teachers provide individual lessons and guidance as needed.
Our director and teachers have completed training for Montessori Primary Teachers. We have a one to eight teacher child ratio. Children must be primarily independent in their toileting needs to participate in the preschool classroom.