Montessori Child Development Center in Poway

Marijane Schafer
Founder & Executive Director Of San Diego's Montessori Child Development Center (MCDC) in Poway
I believe young children thrive in a Montessori preschool & kindergarten educational environment where they are treated like the unique individuals they are and are guided by teachers who love children and understand their needs.

At MCDC, children experience a deep sense of security and are motivated to learn by the warm, home-like setting that we have created for them. Situated in a large house re-designed for school use, surrounded by trees, vegetable and flower gardens, selected farm animals, and a big, grassy play area, learning at our Montessori school extends beyond the classroom to the gifts of the natural world.

I opened Montessori Child Development Center in 1978 to provide parents in our community with a quality Montessori learning alternative for their children. We have remained intentionally small to maintain a close relationship with each child and their family. As ever, the staff and I are committed to giving every child an opportunity to discover and develop to their potential.

Thank you for your interest in our Montessori school; I hope that you and your child can visit our school soon. Please wander through this website and then come by and see for yourself how children here learn to become happy, healthy, life-long learners and capable individuals.