Goleta, CA · K–9
Last verified August 20, 2026
401 N Fairview Ave # 1, 93117 · (805) 683-9383
Enrollment
119
Student:teacher
5:1
Published tuition
$17,300–$29,500
Application fee
$100
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Toddler Program Ages 18 months through 3 Years | $17,300 | 3 short days/week, 8:00 am - 12:15 pm |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Primary Programs Ages 3-6 Years (Includes Kindergarten) | $20,900 | 5 short days/week, 8:00 am - 12:15 pm |
| Elementary2026-27 | Elementary Programs Spanish Immersion (K-2nd) | $27,400 | 8:00 am - 2:45 pm M-F |
| Elementary2026-27 | Elementary Programs Lower Elementary (1st-3rd) | $27,400 | 8:00 am - 2:45 pm M-F |
| Elementary2026-27 | Elementary Programs Upper Elementary (4th-6th) | $29,500 | 8:00 am - 2:45 pm M-F |
Head of school
Vanessa
Head of School
Curriculum & special classes
Montessori Center School nurtures a love for learning through hands-on exploration, helping children build independence and grow confidently at their own pace. The school offers programs for Toddler (18 months-3 years), Primary (3-6 years, including Kindergarten), and Elementary (6-12 years, grades 1-6).
Financial aid
Tuition assistance is available at all program levels for qualifying families.
Application fee: $100
Before & after school care
Before school
Earlycare is offered from 7:30 am daily for Primary and Elementary children (age 3+).
After school
Aftercare is offered daily until 5:30 pm for Toddler, Primary, and Elementary programs. Elementary aftercare includes weekly extracurricular classes at no additional charge (chess club, Lego robotics, sports, piano, theater, jewelry making, Chinese culture club). Camp MCS offers year-round care.
Cost
Early care (5 days) for Primary/Elementary: $1,750/year. Aftercare for 5-full-day Toddler/Primary/Elementary children: $4,800/year (2:30-5:30 pm M-F). Year-round care program: $5,500/year (8:15 am - 5:30 pm M-F).
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
The admissions process involves submitting an inquiry form, exploring the school with a call or open house visit, submitting a complete application with a $100 fee, and attending a child observation (including shadowing for elementary grades). Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and spaces are limited.
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Rolling admissions
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$100
What they ask for: Inquiry form, completed application with required questions/forms, $100 nonrefundable application fee, child observation (including shadowing for elementary students).
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