Montessori Preschools near Clayton, CA
Now enrolling for the 2026–2027 academic year, and Summer Camp. Celebrating 35 years of Montessori excellence in Walnut Creek! At Springfield Montessori Walnut Creek, our experienced teachers...
Preschool Program
Our preschool program supports each child’s growth through individualized Montessori lessons that spark curiosity, build social-emotional confidence, and prepare them academically for kindergarten and beyond.
Toddler Program
Our toddler program offers a warm, nurturing space where children build early independence, language, and motor skills through hands-on Montessori activities, music, movement, and guided social interactions.
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Our early childhood program provides a nurturing, play-based learning environment that supports preschool readiness, creativity, and healthy development. We incorporate nature-inspired experiences,...
Montessori Preschool Program
A play-based learning program inspired by Montessori and Reggio Emilia. Children develop early literacy, math, creativity, and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities and guided exploration.
Toddler Care Program
A fun and engaging program that supports toddlers as they grow in independence, language, and social skills. Children learn through play, music, art, and outdoor activities while building confidence and positive social interactions.
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Miles of Smiles Daycare and Preschool offers a warm, nurturing environment for children from 3 months to 5 years. We provide infant, toddler, and preschool programs focused on play-based learning,...
Montessori Preschool Program
Our preschool program focuses on early learning through shapes, colors, counting from 1 to 20, and introduction to letters and the alphabet.
Toddler Care Program
For children ages 18 months to 3 years, we offer a nurturing program focused on exploring the world. Kids learn colors, basic words, and routines, practice using a spoon and sitting at the table, enjoy music, sensory play, social skills, and receive gentle potty training support.
Also offers: School Age Care Program, Infant Care Program
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Family childcare offering a preschool program, TK/Kindergarten readiness, play base, and social, emotional, and academic development. Reggio Emilia, a play-academic learning curriculum offers an...
Tender Loving Preschool Shining Stars
In this classroom the focus is learning to play and polish up our colors and counting that we should already have mastered, focus on language and literacy, understanding sounds and pre-reading and pre-math skills at circle time and school work as we learn to focus and prepare for kindergarten
Before and After Care Program
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Speaks Spanish
Childcare provider offering early learning services to young children. Challenges are presented daily to encourage knowledge, self-confidence, and pushing the limit. Children become motivated and...
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Early learning program serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Care includes educational activities, music and dance classes, and a preschool program.
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In-home daycare for newborns through preschoolers. Daily lessons focus on letter, numbers, shapes, colors, and project-based activities. Bilingual program is available for English, German, and Farsi....
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Program offering early learning services to toddlers and preschool-age children. Carefully prepared environment promotes and fosters learning satisfaction through discovery and joy in achievement....
Montessori Preschool Program
Toddler Care Program
Also offers: Daycare Program
Speaks Spanish
The program has private one-on-one tutoring, weekly library trips, music and dance, monthly themes, and parties alongside weekly activities academic such as Math, Arts and Crafts, Sight Words,...
Montessori Preschool Program
Drop-In Care Program
Also offers: Before and After Care Program
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A small, in-home daycare and preschool in a loving, Montessori inspired environment for infants and toddlers. Owner and director Lauren (LaLa) has an extensive background (15+ years) caring for...
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At Cool Kids Club, our play-based approach nurtures curiosity, independence, and confidence, while also supporting each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. We create a...
Montessori Preschool Program
Before and After Care Program
Also offers: Daycare Program, Drop-In Care Program
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Preschools near Clayton, CA
Here are available options near your search area.
With 27 years of experience, Belle operates ABC Learning Center (ABC – Auntie Belle’s Care), a licensed home daycare for up to 14 children in Concord. A former Montessori teacher with an ECE degree...
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Speaks Spanish
See your child blossom at Sunshine House! We offer a fun, play-based learning experience where their unique talents are nurtured, friendships bloom, and they gain the skills they need for kindergarten...
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Speaks Spanish
Licensed Home Preschool in Concord serving infants through school-age children. Preschool curriculum, kindergarten readiness, fresh homemade meals, small-group learning, and a safe, nurturing...
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Hi! I'm Tuya, an early childhood educator and a proud mom of five. I take children’s nutrition, movement, and emotional intelligence seriously because they shape confidence, health, and success....
Preschool Program
Daycare Program
A safe, loving daycare with personalized care, healthy meals, flexible schedules, and lots of outdoor fun. Mixed-age groups in a clean, nurturing environment. 🗣 English • Korean • Russian
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Tweety's Childcare & Preschool is a licensed, home-based childcare center in Martinez dedicated to providing a high-quality educational experience in a "home away from home" setting. Led by Moj...
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Speaks Spanish
We offer a fun, play-based learning experience where their unique talents are nurtured, friendships bloom, and they gain the skills they need for kindergarten success. It's a place where your child...
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Guides
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FAQs About Clayton Montessori Preschools
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What does Montessori mean?
- "Montessori" refers to a pedagogical approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, emphasizing child-led, experiential learning within specially prepared environments.
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What is the best age to start Montessori daycare/preschool?
- Montessori preschools typically begin accepting children around the age of 2.5 to 3 years, allowing them to benefit from the Montessori method during their formative years. A Montessori daycare may accept children as early as infancy.
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How is Montessori different from daycare / preschool?
- In Montessori, children use unique tools to discover and learn as they wish, whereas in standard daycare or preschool, there's often a planned curriculum with teacher-led activities.