The Country Montessori School of Poway is conveniently in the hills above Palomar Pomerado Hospital with easy access to the 52 and 5 freeways. Its goal is to "foster the natural curiosity and wonder of children to create a lifelong love of learning." This school has an extensive art department that features band, computer arts, chorus, dance, photography, drawing/painting and theater/drama. It also offers Spanish classes.