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We have 29 Montessori schools in Richmond, CA! Compare and find the best Montessori school to fit your needs.

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Pangea Forest School

401 Key Blvd Richmond, CA

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Small Preschool in Richmond! We are a hybrid indoor/outdoor program. See pangeaforestschool.com for more info. Compassionate and experienced caregivers and teachers. Influenced by Montessori, RIE, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf. A mix of classic and modern toys and manipulatives. Daily field trips to parks and libraries in the...
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Academic
Montessori
Preschool
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Montessori Preschool
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Small World Montessori School

4555 Hilltop Dr Richmond, CA

Preschool
Child care
Small World Montessori School in Richmond, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care for families and kids of all ages.
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Children's Garden Montessori School

2335 TULARE AVE EL CERRITO, CA

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starting at
$705/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Day Care
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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...
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LePort Montessori Emeryville

1450 63rd Street Emeryville, CA

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Montessori
Preschool
Child care
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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Nia House Learning Center

2234 9th St Berkeley, CA

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Montessori
Preschool
Child care
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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Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
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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TULIP CHILD CARE LLC/PINOLE MONTESSORI

2612 APPIAN WAY PINOLE, CA

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Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
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We're a great a preschool based out of Pinole, CA. We are serving children of age group of 18 months to six years. You and your little one will be making a grand transition from home or a child care to preschool life, an outer world and we would love you to part of it. I would recommend you come and visit our preschool, I am...
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Building Kidz of Berkeley - Under 10 Spots Left!

1450 6TH ST BERKELEY, CA

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Academic
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
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🌟 **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...
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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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Guava Care

916 Apgar St Oakland, CA

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
Montessori
Special needs
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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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KidarooCare

127 Dempsey Way Rodeo, CA

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Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
Montessori
Reggio emilia
+ 3 more
KidarooCare offers a Holistic Approach supporting the child and family. We provide an Individual Education Plan for all children. Daily communication via technology including pictures and any updates throughout the day. We provide: Nutritional Meals and Snacks Diapers and wipes Supportive space for additional services...
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Caterpillar Kids Daycare

906 Channing Way C Berkeley, CA

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

1089 San Pablo Ave Albany, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
We are a Montessori Preschool with a capacity of 35 children. We have two classrooms available for 2 to 3 and 3 to 5 yr olds. We are a bilingual preschool sharing the Spanish language with all our children. Our staff of 5 Teachers all are all completely devoted to sharing love and knowledge to all our Rising Sun kids. Come and...
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Keystone Montessori School

6639 Blake St El Cerrito, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Keystone Montessori School is a preschool located in El Cerrito, CA that provides a stimulating environment for children ages eighteen months through Kindergarten based on the educational principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. Keystone's approach focuses on creativity, community, socialization, discipline, learning, safety, and...
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Hummingbird Montessori Preschool

942 Cornell Ave Albany, CA

Preschool
Hummingbird Montessori Preschool is a state-licensed child care center that offers Montessori-based educational day care programs for preschoolers. Located in Albany, California, the company admits kids between the ages of two and half to five years old. The company follows a structured curriculum filled with engaging activities...
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Montessori School of Central Marin

317 Auburn St San Rafael, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Montessori School of Central Marin is located at 317 Auburn Street, San Rafael, California. It accepts care and early childhood education services to children ages 2 to 5 years old. The school applies the Montessori curriculum consisting of practical life, sensorial, mathematics, and language arts. Operating hours are from...
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Harmony Montessori

12 Shell Rd Sausalito, CA

The aim of Harmony Montessori is to make a positive impact on society by nurturing children to be kind, respectful, responsible, and contributing members of their community. To this end, we provide an environment that is wholly nurturing and respectful to the child; one in which children are valued individually and are free to...
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Educare Children's Center

50 El Camino Dr Ste 12 Corte Madera, CA

Preschool
Child care
"Educare Children's Center is a preschool that combines the Montessori approach with a value based education to create it's own unique methodology that fosters a cognitive, emotional developed and self regulated child. Our objective is to be a support structure for our families while providing a nurturing and loving...
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A Little World Montessori Academy

355 Parker Ave Rodeo, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
Child care
A Little World Montessori School is located in Rodeo, CA. They cater to children ages 24 months to 6 years old. The school aims to develop your child’s intellectual, emotional and social independence in a multi-cultural setting. They encourage the students to develop at their own rate. The school is open Mondays through Fridays...
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The way that Montessori schools differ from other educational approaches near you in Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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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