Montessori Preschool and Daycare Classroom in San Mateo

Montessori Preschool & Daycare in San Mateo

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Casa Dei Bambini: Authentic Montessori for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Welcome to Kubo Montessori’s San Mateo campus, home to our authentic Casa Dei Bambini programs. Since 2006, we have provided a nurturing, home-based Montessori environment serving local families in San Mateo, Foster City, Hillsdale, Belmont, and the surrounding Peninsula Bay Area. Our campus features two warm, fully licensed homes designed to ease the transition from home care to early childhood education.

San Mateo Campus Specifications & Comparison

Key details for our Casa dei Bambini home-based Montessori program on Flores St.

Program Metric San Mateo Campus Casa dei Bambini (Flores St) Redwood City Campus Roots N' Wings (Euclid Ave)
Ages Served 20 months – 6 years (Toddler & Primary) 2 years – 6 years (Includes TK)
Student-Teacher Ratio 12:2 (6:1 effective ratio) 6:1 ratio
Hours of Operation 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (M–F) 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (M–F)
Potty Training Policy Not Required (Support provided) Not Required (Support provided)
Daily Meal Program Hot organic lunches & snacks cooked in-house daily Organic morning & afternoon snacks provided
Campus Environment Home-based Casa dei Bambini setting & garden Center-based preschool, nature grounds & TK
Enrichment & Languages Practical life, gardening, music & art Multilingual enrichment (Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin)
State Licensing State Licensed #414004177 & #414004696 State Licensed #414004531
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What We Provide

  • Credentialed Montessori Guides: Instructors with specialized credentials who nurture organization, focus, and sensory-cognitive development.
  • Traditional Materials: Classrooms fully stocked with classic sensory materials (Pink Tower, Sandpaper Letters, Cylinder Blocks, and Practical Life dressing frames) to promote motor skills and independence.
  • Parent Engagement: Monthly newsletters and real-time updates (diaper changes, meals, naps, photos) via the Brightwheel app.
  • Kindergarten Prep & Transitions: Caring guidance to prepare children for kindergarten and local primary schools.

Our Director

Mary Gonzalez

Founder & Director

Mary Gonzalez founded Kubo Montessori in 2006 with a mission to bring high-quality, loving, and academic early education to Peninsula families. She holds certifications in Early Childhood Education and has guided hundreds of children to reach their full potential.

Our Classrooms

Practical life learning station at San Mateo daycare
Montessori learning materials on shelves at San Mateo preschool
Nurturing play area at Kubo Montessori San Mateo
Casa Dei Bambini

Our San Mateo Locations & Schedule

Our home daycares are situated in a quiet, safe residential neighborhood in San Mateo on Flores Street.

  • Location A: 2823 Flores St, San Mateo, CA 94403
  • Location B: 2821 Flores St, San Mateo, CA 94403
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San Mateo Campus Daily Schedule

Daily Schedule

8:30-9:00 am
Arrival / Greeting / Health Check
9:00-11:30 am
Montessori Work Cycle (Individual Work)
11:30-12:00 pm
Circle Time / Group Activity
12:00-12:45 pm
Lunch Time
12:45-1:00 pm
Transition / Preparation for Nap or Quiet Time
1:00-3:00 pm
Nap Time / Quiet Work / Reading
3:00-3:30 pm
Afternoon Snack
3:30-4:30 pm
Outdoor Play / Gardening
4:30-5:15 pm
Afternoon Enrichment / Art / Music
5:15-5:30 pm
Dismissal
* Schedule is subject to change based on weather and children's needs.

San Mateo Campus Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our San Mateo Casa dei Bambini program, organic meal program, ratios, and potty training.

Does Kubo Montessori require children to be potty trained before enrolling? ↓
No, potty training is not required for enrollment at either campus. Our credentialed Montessori guides provide gentle, nurturing potty-training support tailored to each child's individual readiness and developmental phase.
What are the student-to-teacher ratios at Kubo Montessori? ↓
Our San Mateo campus operates at a low 12:2 ratio (6:1 effective ratio) in a home-based Casa dei Bambini setting, while our Redwood City campus operates at a 6:1 ratio in a licensed center environment.
How does a mixed-age classroom benefit my child? ↓
Mixed-age classrooms (20 months to 6 years) allow younger children to learn from older peers while older children deepen their understanding and leadership by guiding younger classmates. This builds strong empathy, social collaboration, and self-confidence.
What daily meal options are provided? ↓
Our San Mateo campus serves hot, organic lunches and healthy daily snacks cooked fresh in-house every morning. Our Redwood City campus provides nutritious organic morning and afternoon snacks.
What is the enrollment process and waitlist timeline? ↓
The first step is scheduling a private campus tour via our online Calendly link. After visiting, parents submit an application. Spaces are offered on a rolling basis, and we recommend reaching out early to secure preferred start dates.