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Montessori Schools in Emeryville, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed Montessori schools

Children's Garden Montessori School

Our son is absolutely thriving at the garden school. Alaina & all of her wonderful stuff are so attentive & loving with the children. The...

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Cosmos Montessori

Our son has been with Miho from 1-3 yo. At the start, we were hesitant about being apart from him for the first time, but felt the...

- Keith T.

Dolphin Stars Childcare

Dolphin Stars Daycare is very good! We love it!

- Erika L.

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Guidepost Montessori at Emeryville

1450 63RD ST EMERYVILLE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning...
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LePort Montessori Emeryville

1450 63rd Street Emeryville, CA

State license verified

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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Children's Garden Montessori School

2335 TULARE AVE EL CERRITO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$705/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
Children’s Garden Montessori School is a small home-based Montessori and play-based preschool in El Cerrito for children 17 months – 5 years old. We believe in following the spirit of the child and honoring each child’s independence and unique learning style. Our director, Alaina Benner, has 35 years of experience, and our team...

Care Member says "Our son is absolutely thriving at the garden school. Alaina & all of her wonderful stuff are so attentive & loving with the children. The classroom &...

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Cosmos Montessori

22 Ford St San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

We are a very small Montessori school in San Francisco that serves children between 12 months to 3 years old. We help children to learn how to become independent, inquisitive, confident, self-motivated, and peaceful human beings in the world. We believe that our responsibility is to cultivate an enriched community where the...

Keith T. says "Our son has been with Miho from 1-3 yo. At the start, we were hesitant about being apart from him for the first time, but felt the opportunity for his...

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Dolphin Stars Childcare

1331 HARRISON ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$2880/mo
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 2 more
Dolphin Stars Childcare is your trusted destination for exceptional early education and care in San Francisco, CA. We specialize in Infant Care, Toddler care, and Preschool programs, providing a nurturing environment where children thrive. As a premier Mandarine Immersion Play Based school in San Francisco CA, we focus on...

Erika L. says "Dolphin Stars Daycare is very good! We love it! "

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Elsy's Daycare

6518 3rd St San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
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...

Vanesa R. says "Ms. Elsy day care is more then just a day care, she provides in home activities which includes learning there ABC's,123 and they're colors, having my son...

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Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

500 William Street 123 Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Reggio emilia
Montessori
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
+ 4 more
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,...

Luna says "I highly recommend this school and day care. I know when I drop my son off, that he is in great hands. He receives healthy home cooked meals, a tailored...

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Oakland Community Montessori School

4100 Redwood Rd, Ste 20A OAKLAND, CA

5.0(2)
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
Preschool
At OCMS, we’re reimagining early childhood education as a space for liberation, cultural affirmation, and joyful discovery. We offer a warm, in-home learning environment where children ages 18 months to 4 years are deeply seen, supported, and empowered to grow into confident, compassionate thinkers. Our approach is inspired by...

Care Member says "We've had our daughter enrolled in OCMS for close to a year now and we've been impressed with her development in several areas. OCMS offers something...

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Weebit Preschool And Daycare

2845 Santa Clara Ave Alameda, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

We are excited to announce that enrollment for the 2025-2026 program year is now open. With two of our TK graduates moving on, we have two spots available for children ranging from infants to preschool age. We invite you to schedule a tour and learn more about our nurturing environment and thoughtfully designed curriculum. At...

Jing X. says "The best things in the world aren't things, they're people like you, Marley. We couldn't have picked a better provider and protector for our twins. We...

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Little Explorers Preschool

68th Ave Oakland, CA

5.0(2)
Special needs
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
+ 2 more
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...

Lara K. says "Our family has been lucky to have had Teacher Tara a part of our every day lives for the past 3 years, one year when she was lead teacher at Oakland Garden...

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Building Kidz of Berkeley - Under 10 Spots Left!

1450 6TH ST BERKELEY, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Waldorf
Montessori
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
+ 6 more
🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and growth in children aged 2-6. Our...

Anna B. says "We have loved the community and environment for our son at Building Kidz"

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Caterpillar Kids Daycare

906 Channing Way C Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
Special needs
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Caterpillar Daycare Monday through Friday 3 months to 5 years * CPR, First Aid & Preventative Health

Care Member says "My son (15m) is lucky enough to go to CKD. I cannot say enough good things about them. They are so warm and loving. My son eats wonderful meals and gets...

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Holistic Seedlings

255 FREMONT ST, 108A SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$3699/mo
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Montessori
International
Developmental (play-based)
+ 5 more
Hello! My name is Massiva, and I am the founder of Holistic Seedlings Daycare. I have been working with children for over 17 years, both as a mother and as a professional childcare provider in the U.S. and in Southern France. I run the program alongside my mom and my husband, Younes, who was an early elementary teacher for...

Care Member says "We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Holistic seedlings From the very first day, Massiva has been warm, attentive, and incredibly caring. They...

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EFBA - Education Francaise Bay Area

640 Davis St Unit 26 San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
Montessori
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
+ 3 more
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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Russian Hill School

2026 DIVISADERO ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1793/mo
Waldorf
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
+ 2 more
Serving San Francisco for over 40 years, Russian Hill School is an early childhood education program that addresses the social, emotional and educational needs of children between the ages of three and six through an innovative arts and project-based curriculum. This unique school delivers an environment where kids engage their...

Ashley B. says "I've had 2 children go through the RHS program (preschool) They absolutely love this school. The staff is fantastic. Innovative and new thoughts with the...

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CANNON, JANET

4778 DAVENPORT AVE OAKLAND, CA

5.0(4)
starting at
$1950/mo
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
+ 2 more
We are the School House Kids! We laugh, we dance, we sing, we paint, we garden, we harvest, we bake, we PLAY! Play is the work of children. We use BEST PRACTICES as our guiding philosophy in early education. We are located in the Laurel and Redwood Heights Neighborhood, easily accessible from high way 13 or from 580. We...

Care Member says "Schoolhouse Kids is run by a wonderful group of caretakers. They keep us posted on the daily activities and are great with communication with our...

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Pride in Learning Montessori Lake Merritt

1330 LAKESHORE AVE OAKLAND, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Pride in Learning Montessori School offers loving and high-quality early childhood education in a beautiful setting close to Oakland's Lake Merritt. We accept children from 5 weeks to 6 years old for our infant, daycare, and preschool programs. Our seasoned staff of committed educators are all Montessori-certified and wholly...
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Petites Merveilles

2325 Roosevelt Avenue Berkeley, CA

State license verified

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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Oak Knoll Young Explorers

3500 Oak Knoll Blvd Oakland, CA

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
+ 2 more
We're not just a daycare...We're a discovery haven for toddlers, preschool and kindergarten-aged children to learn through exploration and self-guided play. Our curriculum consists of Montessori-style practices and reggio-inspired methods and is creatively delivered through STEAM (STEM) activities. We welcome you to come and...
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Guidepost Montessori at Fort Mason

3741 BUCHANAN ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler to deepening knowledge and building time management skills in elementary—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning materials, and the...
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The way that Montessori schools differ from other educational approaches near you in Emeryville, 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 Emeryville, 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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