Montessori Manor Preschool and Kindergarten

Montessori Manor Preschool and Kindergarten offers preschool for children ages 2 to 5 and elementary for children ages 4 to 6. It also offers before and after school care in the morning from 7:30 am to 8:30 am and in the afternoon from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Children must be toilet trained.

Programs

• Preschool — 2 years to 5 years old · Monday-Friday; 5-day, 3-day, or 2-day schedule; morning 8:30 am-11:30 am; afternoon 12:00 pm-3:00 pm; full day 8:30 am-3:00 pm · Children must be toilet trained.
• Elementary — 4 years to 6 years old · Monday-Friday; 5-day, 3-day, or 2-day schedule; morning 8:30 am-11:30 am; afternoon 12:00 pm-3:00 pm; full day 8:30 am-3:00 pm · Children must be toilet trained.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–6 years old
• General schedule: Open August to June; closed in July; follows the local public school calendar for holiday breaks.
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:30 pm; open August to June; closed in July

About the provider

Montessori Manor has taught children in El Dorado Hills since 1991. The director is Leslie Dillon, who has worked in Montessori education since 1980. Instruction is based on the philosophy and method of Dr. Maria Montessori. Leslie Dillon holds a Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education from San Diego State University and a Montessori Teaching credential from Pamela Koby. The school says it was awarded "Best Montessori School" locally and in El Dorado Hills.

• Before and After School Care — Morning 7:30 am-8:30 am; afternoon 3:00 pm-5:30 pm · Available on a monthly or daily basis.

Enrollment is open to children of all races, religions and national origins. Children must be toilet trained. The school offers before and after school care. Tuition information is provided by the Director.

What families say

“Our daughter has been attending Montessori Manor for almost 2 years now and we've been delighted by her development. She is flourishing in this program and well on her way to a lifelong love of learning. Thank you!” — Greg Scott

Last updated October 9, 2026.