History
School History Montessori Scotts Valley first opened its doors for children in September 2003, after purchasing and remodeling the former Christian Life Center campus at 123 South Navarra Drive. The first Primary classroom, for the Dolphins, was opened in September of the same year. A second Primary classroom, for the Otters, was added in 2004. The first Toddler classroom, for the Puffins, was opened in October 2004. In 2005 we opened our Nido (nest) program for infants from 6 weeks to 18 months.
Specialties
More than a simple day care, Montessori Scotts Valley provides the highest quality Montessori education from birth on. As the only child care facility and school in Santa Cruz County associated with the Association Montessori Internationale, MSV guarantees families throughout Santa Cruz County a true Montessori experience. Each child at MSV is actively supported in the self-directed pursuit of lifelong intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth. Some families appreciate the children's joyful learning, others enjoy the beautiful indoor and outdoor children's environments, many thrive in our warm community. We welcome you to browse our website and visit our school and see for yourself! Come on in and learn more about our programs for infants, toddlers, primary and elementary children. You'll quickly find that we are so much more than a simple day care or preschool. Montessori Scotts Valley first opened its doors for children in September 2003.