st.marys medical center

What st.marys medical center does

St. Mary's Montessori Schools is a privately held, founder-operated Montessori education provider operating two licensed campuses in Southern California's Inland Empire: the Rancho Cucamonga campus at 6880 N. Victoria Windrows Loop (serving children aged 6 weeks to 12 years) and the North Fontana campus at 7370 W. Liberty Pkwy in the Heritage Hills community (serving children aged 6 weeks to 6 years). The company was founded by Chris and Nelioufer Jayawardana, opening the Rancho campus on March 25, 2013 with 48 children, and subsequently added the North Fontana location to extend geographic reach within the same metropolitan area.

The core technology is the Association Montessori International (AMI) pedagogical method, delivered through age-segmented programs — Nido Community (6 weeks to walking), Infant Community (walking to 3.5 years), Primary Program (3 to 6 years), and Elementary Program (6 to 12 years, Rancho campus only) — using specialized tactile, self-correcting Montessori materials that support self-directed learning. The curriculum spans Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Geometry, History, Biology, Geography, Art, Music, and Physical Education, and is augmented by an Atrium Faith Program (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd) that integrates Catholic faith formation into the Montessori environment. Staffing ratios exceed California mandates (3:1 in Nido versus a 4:1 requirement), and the school operates an in-house chef-led organic meal program and a peanut/nut-free facility.

The business model is a direct-to-consumer monthly recurring tuition subscription, complemented by non-refundable registration and enrollment fees and a waitlist fee structure; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is gated behind scheduled campus tours. Supplemental revenue is generated through paid After-School Programs (Gymnastics, Soccer, elementary clubs in culinary/art/dance/language), the Summer 2026 "Out of This World" camp with swim lessons, and the meal program. Marketing is conducted primarily through the school website, two campus-specific Facebook pages, blog content, parent referrals, community events, and on-campus tours. The company has no disclosed outside funding, no parent company, and is owned and controlled by the founding family.

Name

st.marys medical center

Legal name

St. Mary's Montessori School

Website

https://stmarysmontessorischool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St. Mary's Montessori Schools operates two licensed private Montessori campuses in Southern California's Inland Empire, delivering AMI-aligned programs with Catholic faith integration for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years via a monthly recurring tuition model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Montessori Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori Early Learning Academies (EDACADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Montessori Preschools (EDACABAC), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Montessori K–12 Schools (EDAJABAD)

Keywords

• Montessori education
• Early childhood education
• Infant care programs
• Elementary school programs
• Private preschool services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rancho Cucamonga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition payments for educational programs serving children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Additional fees include registration fees (non-refundable), enrollment fees, and waitlist fees. Financial assistance may be available through employer-paid insurance options for full-time employees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Mary's Montessori Schools operates two Southern California campuses delivering authentic Association Montessori International (AMI) education integrated with Catholic faith formation. The school enrolls children from 6 weeks through 12 years across age-tiered programs (Nido, Infant Community, Primary, Elementary), supported by after-school programs, a summer camp, an in-house chef meal program, and the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atrium faith experience.

Product overview

St. Mary's Montessori Schools operates as a dual-campus Montessori educational institution offering age-based programs from infancy through elementary age (6 weeks to 12 years). The portfolio includes four core developmental programs: Nido Community (infants 6 weeks to walking), Infant Community (walking to 3.5 years), Primary Program (ages 3-6), and Elementary Program (ages 6-12, Rancho campus only). Supplemental offerings include After School Programs (Gymnastics, Soccer, and elementary clubs), the 2026 Summer 'Out of This World' space-themed camp, Atrium Faith Program (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd), Meal Program with in-house chef, and Acts of Service community outreach. The school maintains two campus-specific Parent Portals for communication and administrative access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Atrium Program: Also known as Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Catholic faith formation experience for students that draws from Montessori principles and honors the child's deep spiritual life.

Products and services

• Nido Community Infant environment program for children from 6 weeks to walking age, designed as a bridge between home and school with a 3:1 teacher-to-child ratio, focusing on sensorial experiences, developmental aides, and preparation for the weaning process.
• Infant Community Program for children from walking to 3.5 years (IC1) and 2 to 3.5 years (IC2), introducing five core concepts: Care of Self, Care of the Environment, Language, Art, and Developmental Aids, with potty training introduced and mastered before transitioning to Primary.
• Primary Program Montessori program for children ages 3 to 6 years featuring Exercises of Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, and Mathematics areas, with emphasis on Creative Arts, Music, Science, Geography, and Cultural Studies. Requires 5-day attendance for optimal preparation for elementary.
• Elementary Program Lower and Upper Elementary program for children ages 6 to 12 years located at the Rancho campus, following the Association Montessori International method and Cosmic Education approach. Covers Math, Language, Geometry, History, Biology, Geography, Art, Music, and Physical Education with 'Going Out' field experiences.
• After School Programs After-school enrichment programs including Gymnastics for toddlers and primary students (ages 2-6) and Soccer for building confidence, teamwork, and coordination. Elementary students have access to clubs including culinary, art, dance, language, and soccer.
• Summer 2026 Program - 'Out of This World' Space-themed summer program with hands-on learning, creative projects, science exploration, and art activities centered on planets, moons, stars, and the solar system. Includes Summer Swim Lessons for children ages 2 to 12 years.
• Atrium Faith Program Catholic faith formation experience known as Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, held in a specially prepared atrium environment where children encounter God through hands-on materials, quiet reflection, prayer, and presentations rooted in Scripture and liturgy.
• Meal Program Healthy meal program serving organic milk, fresh fruits and vegetables (not canned or processed), and freshly cooked meals prepared daily by an in-house chef. The school is peanut and nut-free.

Quantifiable outcome

• Enhanced child-to-teacher ratios: 3:1 for infants (exceeding California's 4:1 mandate)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association Montessori International (AMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Mary's Montessori Schools follows the Association Montessori International (AMI) method of education. The school is affiliated with AMI-USA. Executive Director Nelioufer Jayawardana completed her AMI Diploma with honors for children ages 2 to 6 years. The elementary program follows Dr. Maria Montessori's guidance in establishing an authentic Montessori environment according to AMI standards.
• AMI-USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial affiliated organization for Montessori accreditation and standards. Referenced on school website as the governing body for authentic Montessori education methodology.
• Kids Way Montessori School (Sri Lanka)minorOthersSt. Mary's Montessori School provides charitable support including nutritious meals to children at this rural Sri Lankan Montessori school. Over 70 students receive three meals daily and snacks. The school also sponsored construction of a tube well to provide clean water access.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Children's Creative Learning Centers: California-based operator of private preschool and childcare campuses. Comparable private tuition model and SoCal geography, though not specifically Montessori.
• Stratford School: Established private K-12 operator with multiple campuses across California. Comparable premium private school model and SoCal footprint, though secular and broader curriculum.
• Primrose Schools: National franchise network of private early childhood education and after-school programs. Comparable infant-through-elementary age coverage and tuition model, though franchised and not faith-based.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Largest U.S. provider of early childhood education and childcare, including Montessori programs. Comparable infant-through-elementary age range and tuition model at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Maria Montessori School: Independent Montessori school serving infant through elementary programs with authentic AMI methodology. Comparable age range, AMI affiliation, and tuition-based revenue model.
• Guidepost Montessori: National Montessori school network with AMI-aligned programs serving infants through elementary. Directly comparable to St. Mary's in pedagogy and age range, though broader geographic footprint and secular positioning.
• LePort Schools: Private K-8 schools in Southern California offering Montessori-inspired programs. Comparable target market and California geographic overlap, though typically secular.

Regional players

• Holy Family Catholic Schools: Catholic K-8 school with traditional faith-based curriculum. Comparable faith-integration differentiator and Southern California private school positioning, though not Montessori.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/smmsFHC

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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