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We have 58 Montessori schools in Alameda, CA! Compare and find the best Montessori school to fit your needs.

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Arboleda Escuela

265 Gambier St San Francisco, CA

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A little about us: We are a home preschool/daycare , home for the whole family to share and grow our community together in a natural environment. We don't just learn Spanish , we learn IN Spanish! In a Reggio Emilia meets Montessori learning approach children learn to build friendships, learn about their world collaboratively...
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Petites Merveilles

2325 Roosevelt Avenue Berkeley, CA

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Francophone Montessori in-home daycare in Central Berkeley for ages 2-5. We have a beautiful indoor space and a large fenced-off backyard with fruit trees and chickens.
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Nia House Learning Center

2234 9th St Berkeley, CA

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Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Nia House is inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. Maria Montessori. Nia is a Swahili word, meaning purpose. The purpose of our "house" (a reference to Dr. Montessori's "Children's House") is to provide a program that meets the needs of all children. We believe that given a properly prepared environment the natural unfolding of...
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Angel Academy

2215 Marin Ave Berkeley, CA

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Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
Preschool
Angel Academy serves children and their families in the most loving and present way. We are based upon a heart-centered pedagogy: Helping the children find their breath, love their emotions, and stand in their freedom. Our teachers have over 15 years of experience in holistic pedagogy, such as Waldorf philosophy and Montessori...
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LePort Montessori Emeryville

1450 63rd Street Emeryville, CA

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Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Discover an authentic Montessori school in the heart of Emeryville. Our preschool campus offers programs for infants (3 months) through kindergarten (6 years), where children experience an authentic Montessori environment. Our trained teachers have created beautifully prepared spaces. They, together with the assistant teachers...
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Tinycare Mission Bay

353 King Street San Francisco, CA

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Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Montessori
Child care
Tinycare is a village of urban micro-centers that focus on infant, toddler, and preschool care. Our program offers a Mandarin bilingual curriculum for 18 - 41 month olds. We believe in creating intentional and natural environments that inspire whole-child development. Children participate in two hours of daily outdoor play with...
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Elsy's Daycare

6518 3rd St San Francisco, CA

Elsy s Day care is a small bilingual (Spanish and English) licensed family based childcare serving the San Francisco area. Currently I have space for kids from five months old to five years old. My hours of operation are 7:00 am to 6:00pm. I provide daily activities that teaches color, shapes, letter and basics. I believe that...
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Little Explorers Preschool

68th Ave Oakland, CA

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Special needs
Reggio emilia
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Warm greetings, Little Explorers Preschool focus is to provide a stimulating, diverse, safe, nurturing environment that builds lifelong skills that encourages each child to ask questions to set children up for success in kindergarten and beyond for all children ages 1 to 6 years of age. Little Explorers Preschool is a...
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Little Star Daycare

222 Athens St. San Francisco, CA

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We are a licensed facility that has transformed one of our units into a Little Star Palace for your little ones. Check us out at LittleStarDaycare.net. Mrs. Maritza Aiello is our head care provider with over 15 years of childcare experience from Montessori schools to working as a nanny. She now wants to share her...
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Creative Montessori Preschool

1350 Moraga Way Moraga, CA

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Montessori
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We specialize in Early Childhood Education guided by the principles of Maria Montessori. Our new students are word of mouth... parents telling other families about the high quality academics, tenured teachers and beautiful environment. We accept children starting at age 2 thru age 5 and include a complete Kindergarten program....
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Modern Education Family Childcare - Yerba Buena

821 Folsom St San Francisco, CA

Our brand new facility is conveniently located. We are on the ground floor of a gated community. So you can get in, drop off their children and go to work fast. If you drive, there is a 5-minute parking right in front of the main entrance. You don't have to circle around and seek parking. Your child's primary early child...
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Guava Care

916 Apgar St Oakland, CA

Developmental (play-based)
International
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Montessori
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Guava Care is a team of women supporting San Francisco Bay Area families. We provide non-medical services from pregnancy through the baby's first 4 years, specializing in prenatal education, birth coaching, newborn and infant care, pediatric sleep consulting, and early development support. We have our own team of professional...
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Creative Gardens

1429 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA

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Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Academic
Reggio emilia
Child care
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We provide high-quality childcare to children from 6 weeks old to 5.5 years old. We have great curriculum, bright and clean facility, and lots of space for children.
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Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

500 William Street 123 Oakland, CA

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Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Reggio emilia
Montessori
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Uptown Little Birds Micro School and Day Care provides a safe learning environment in a small, safe, warm family environment that promotes creative exploration of the world, education, health, nutrition, and safety along with individualized attention from experienced professionals. We are a small one-classroom private school,...
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Caterpillar Kids Daycare

906 Channing Way C Berkeley, CA

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Montessori
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Caterpillar Daycare Monday through Friday 3 months to 5 years * CPR, First Aid & Preventative Health
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EFBA - Education Francaise Bay Area

640 Davis St Unit 26 San Francisco, CA

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Montessori
International
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French Education in the Bay Area (EFBA) is now accepting enrollment for its after-school classes for the 2017-2018 year! EFBA is a WASC accredited part time school that o ers French classes to French-native (francophone) and non-native (Anglophone) speakers. The classes are geared towards children between the ages of 5 and 11,...
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Kindergarten
Preschool
San Francisco Public Montessori is a one-of-a-kind and pioneering program in the San Francisco Unified School District, that bridges prekindergarten and elementary education, utilizing the proven effective Montessori method of teaching. The school also offers after-school programs that focus on learning a second language, giving...
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Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Global Montessori International School is an early childhood education facility that offers a bilingual academic program for preschool children. Located in Berkeley, California, the company admits children between the ages of two to five years old. The company implements the Montessori Curriculum with a strong focus on math,...
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Montessori House of Children

1187 Franklin St San Francisco, CA

Child care
Preschool
The Montessori House of Children located at 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, California, offers childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from...
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Rockridge Montessori School Inc

5610 Broadway Oakland, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Rockridge Montessori School is dedicated to the education of children in an environment designed to stimulate and develop the child’s love of learning. Established in 1986, it is located at 5610 Broadway Oakland CA. The school offers childcare, preschool, and kindergarten programs. Operating hours are 7:30am to 6:00pm.
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The way that Montessori schools differ from other educational approaches near you in Alameda, CA is by their philosophy. Montessori schools are unique because they emphasize a student-centered learning experience that differs drastically from traditional educational approaches. Montessori education focuses on allowing students to learn in their own way, promoting self-directed learning and exploration. Montessori emphasizes the development of the individual as well as academics, focusing on building independent critical thinking skills and cultivating independence.

Choosing a Montessori school near you in Alameda, CA for your child can be an important decision, as you want to be sure that the school environment is conducive to their needs. To ensure safety when selecting a Montessori school, research the accredited Montessori training that staff must have completed and look for reviews from other families. Learning about Montessori-specific philosophies such as respecting the needs of the whole child and individualized learning can also help you make an informed decision. Another way to determine if a Montessori school is right for you is by observing activities in the classroom, such as children working independently on tasks while maintaining order and cooperation with others.

Montessori schools provide tremendous benefits to children's development! Montessori education focuses on fostering independence, self-direction and problem-solving skills among students. Montessori classrooms are designed with developmentally appropriate activities that allow children to take ownership of their learning and investigate topics that interest them while also developing their physical and motor skill sets. Montessori teachers strive to create an atmosphere where students feel secure. The Montessori educational approach emphasizes a hands-on, cooperative environment where children can learn from one another in a non-competitive atmosphere.

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