Montessori School of San Leandro

Montessori School of San Leandro is a daycare in San Leandro, CA. It provides preschool and daycare services for children from age two through kindergarten, serving families in San Leandro, Castro Valley, and surrounding communities. The school has operated since 1995, following the educational principles of Maria Montessori. Programs are designed to develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills through a hands-on, child-centered approach. The curriculum covers language, mathematics, sensorial activities, practical life skills, and cultural studies including geography and natural sciences. A summer program for ages two to six rotates through specific themes, such as invertebrate animals, human anatomy, and the solar system, incorporating models, puzzles, books, and arts and crafts.

The school emphasizes a prepared environment where every material has a specific purpose to encourage exploration and problem-solving. Teachers are qualified with state-required units in Early Childhood Education, CPR, First Aid, and Mandated Reporter Training, and most hold higher education degrees and Montessori credentials. The school values the partnership between home and school, involving families through regular communication, parent workshops, and participation in school events. Classrooms reflect broad cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity, fostering a sense of community among the children. The facility is described as safe, spacious, and nurturing, supporting the holistic development of each child.

The school is located at 16492 Foothill Blvd in San Leandro. It sits directly on Foothill Boulevard, just a short distance from the MacArthur Freeway. The site is about a quarter of a mile from Ashland Community Center and Ashland Park, and roughly half a mile from Alameda County Fire Station 24. School hours are Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm.

Montessori School of San Leandro has provided Montessori-based early education in the San Leandro area since 1995, offering a structured, child-centered environment for toddlers and preschoolers.