About us

The mission of Bella Mente Academies is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire an education based on a quality curriculum founded on the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori.

Bella Mente Montessori Academy is a free, public charter school, chartered by the Vista Unified School District.

We are located at 1737 W. Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083 on over three acres with two school buildings totaling nearly 27,000 square feet including a 750 person occupancy, 3,100 square foot auditorium with a stage, a student library, and 26 classrooms.

Our two-story building was newly renovated and expansion was completed in the winter of 2016.

What makes us different?

Bella Mente is proud to offer an authentic Montessori education with classrooms limited to a 1:28 teacher/student ratio and part time classroom aide.

Our goal is to receive full American Montessori Society Accreditation (AMS) symbolizing our dedication to the Montessori method. Bella Mente is currently an Initiate member of AMS.

All of our experienced Montessori teachers hold certification from a Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) approved program. Teachers in our school who do not yet hold certification are supervised by a trained Lead Teacher and are involved in continual Professional Development to ensure we are offering a high quality program.

Global Citizen

Students educated under the Montessori philosophy are given the tools necessary to thrive in a diverse cultural global society.

Cultural Education

Developing the whole child includes providing education in the visual and musical arts, national and world history and foreign languages.

Science Education

As recommended by the National Science Teachers Association, students require early and frequent experiences in science to increase problem solving skills later in life.

Health and Nutrition Education

Bella Mente understands the importance of developing health conscious habits in early childhood for a lifetime of good health.

Sustainability

Children are the next stewards of the planet and must learn the importance of reducing their personal impact on the environment.

Bella Mente Montessori Academy offers equal educational and employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

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California Education Code (EC) Section 47605(d)(4) allows a parent or guardian to submit a complaint to the charter school authorizer when a charter school discourages a pupil’s enrollment, requires records before enrollment, or encourages a pupil to disenroll. Please identify the basis for this complaint below, with specific facts, which support your complaint.

Bella Mente Montessori Academy (BMMA) is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying. BMMA prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any program, practice or activity it conducts. BMMA is committed to providing equal educational, contracting, and employment opportunity to all in strict compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations. Any individual who believes they have been a victim of unlawful discrimination in employment, contracting or in an education program or activity may file a formal complaint with the corresponding department below.For inquiries about BMMA policies and procedures related to student-to-student, student-to-staff and staff-to-student harassment/discrimination, employee-to-employee, student-to-employee, or work/employment related discrimination or harassment including how to file a harassment/discrimination complaint contact:

Susan Croniser

Title IX Coordinator 760-621-8948