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Pearl Montessori Preschool

4.8 ★★★★★ · 24 Google reviews · 24 photos
Preschool · San Diego, CA

Pearl Montessori Preschool at a glance

Google reviewers rate the preschool 4.8 out of 5 based on 24 reviews, with the owner responding to 58% of feedback. Families frequently praise the dedicated staff, effective communication, and Montessori curriculum that fosters independence, social skills, and kindergarten readiness. Common themes include a safe environment, engaging activities, and successful potty training. However, two one-star reviews cite concerns regarding basic care, specifically instances where children were left in soiled diapers for extended periods without proper replacement.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 24 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 24 Google reviews (22 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 58% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 24, 2026.
  • Service: Montessori School serving San Diego, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

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Ted L8 reviews
★★★★★

Highly dedicated team of teachers.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you for your kind words!

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Michele lwLocal Guide · 35 reviews
★★★★★

A positive learning environment that encourages children to explore and discover at their own pace.

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AndreaB3 reviews
★★★★★

We had a great experience at Pearl Montessori. Our son was there from December through August, and even in that short time we saw so much growth. The teachers were patient, caring, and really took the time to get to know him. One of the biggest things we appreciated was how well they prepared him for Transitional Kindergarten. He left feeling more confident, independent, and ready for this next step, which gave us a lot of peace of mind. The director was wonderful, too. She was always friendly, easy to talk to, and clearly cared about the kids and their families. We’re so thankful for everyone at Pearl Montessori and would absolutely recommend it to other families looking for a caring, supportive preschool.

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Ryan Cardema3 reviews
★★★★★

Our daughter attended Pearl Montessori for close to two years, and is now moving on to her next adventure in TK. She had a wonderful experience at this school and really grew into her own. From language and building block topics (letters, numbers, speech) to potty training and social skills, she learned everything you would expect from a top flight school. Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed her time. The teachers were skilled, patient and definitely had the kids best interest at heart. We would 100% place her here if we had to choose again.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
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Brett Peterson3 reviews
★★★★★

Our child has been attending Pearl Montessori Preschool for a full year now, and we could not be happier with our experience. Choosing a preschool is always a tough decision, but this school has truly exceeded all of our expectations. Over the past year, we have watched our child blossom beautifully. The growth has been incredibly well-rounded: Mentally: The Montessori curriculum has sparked a genuine love for learning and discovery. Socially: Our child has learned how to collaborate, share, and build meaningful friendships with peers. Emotionally: We’ve seen a massive boost in confidence, independence, and emotional maturity. A huge part of what makes this school so special is the incredible leadership and staff. The director, Kelly, is absolutely fantastic—always professional, approachable, and deeply invested in the well-being of every family. The teachers are exceptionally warm and caring, creating a nurturing environment where children feel completely safe to explore and grow. As a wonderful bonus, we absolutely love all the beautiful art projects our child brings home! It’s a joy to see their creativity celebrated every week. If you are looking for a quality, nurturing preschool that truly fosters a child's full potential, I cannot recommend Pearl Montessori Preschool enough!

  • Price assessment: Great price
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Kristi Goecke2 reviews
★★★★★

Pearl Montessori has been such a wonderful preschool experience! The teachers and Ms. Kelly are so kind and caring. Jade had so much fun learning through play with hands-on projects, experiments, songs, and seasonal performances. She loved the themed summer weeks, and we were amazed at how well the Montessori approach prepared her for kindergarten. We’re so grateful and highly recommend Pearl Montessori!

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Ran Wei1 review
★★★★★

Pearl Montessori Preschool has truly been a blessing! The teachers are warm, caring, and show great patience, and my son has grown so much in confidence, curiosity, and character. Communication with parents is always quick and smooth. We’re sad to leave due to a job change. And weeks later, my son is still talking about Ms. Kelly and Ms. Raven as his best friends. Highly recommend!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you so much for your positive review! We miss your son so much, too!

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Tiana Taylor4 reviews
★★★★★

My toddler loved his time at Pearl Montessori! Kelly, the school director and owner, has put a lot of money into renovations to revamp the school program and facilities. My son excelled in the toddler class with Ms. Daisy. We're so appreciative of the care they gave him.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you Tiana! I truly appreciate your kind words!

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Merlisa Shirey3 reviews
★★★★★

My son has been at Pearl Montessori Preschool since June 2024, and I’m beyond happy with his growth! He started in the toddlers/twos class and quickly moved into preschool, where Ms. Patty even helped him master potty training in no time. The new Montessori curriculum under Ms. Kelly’s leadership has been a wonderful change—she’s so communicative and understanding. He loves greeting his teachers (Ms. Raven, Ms. Patty, Ms. Neyla, Ms. D, and Ms. Alexa) each morning and enjoys his Kidokinetics extracurricular program. Some days he’s having so much fun, he doesn’t want to leave at pick-up! Thanks to Pearl Montessori, I know he’ll be more than ready for TK. Highly recommend!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you so much for your review Merlisa! We love your son and your whole family !

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Cherie Lhungay3 reviews
★★★★★

Wonderful staff, caring and dedicated. Creative curriculum with a focus on the individual child and engaging activities like the annual science fair. Overall, a great place to send little minds to grow and thrive.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for your review! I’m so glad you liked the science fair!

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