Best Montessori Preschools in Walnut Creek, CA
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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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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In-home preschool and daycare for infants through Pre-K. Learning path is specifically tailored to meet each child's needs and interests. Curriculum promotes social and emotional development and...
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Small learning group for ages 3 months to 5 years old. It is a Montessori curriculum. We help children learn at their own pace in a nurturing environment.
Speaks Spanish
Welcome to Creative Hearts INC, a school that follows a mixture of philosophies, including Waldorf, Montessori, and Reggio; our teachers are fluent in Spanish, English, and Chinese, and we offer...
Speaks Spanish
This location offers full-day and half-day programs for toddlers (18 months) up to 6 year olds. This campus is in the Shadelands business park at the intersection of Mitchell Drive and Oak Grove Road....
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Students need to be at least 3 years and fully potty trained to enroll in the program. The classrooms are setup for 24 students with a teacher to student ratio of 1:12. The program offers a full range of Montessori activities practical life, sensorial activities, language, math and cultural topics. Teachers present individual as well as group lessons to the students. Along with the Montessori activities, weekly themes are added to the curriculum. Every week students are introduced to a new subject such as planets, dinosaurs, bugs, reptiles, amphibians, community helpers etc. Students complete a math and a language worksheet each day that is created according the theme of that week. Students' progress is tracked by the class teachers and communicated to the parents in parent teacher conferences which are held twice a year.
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Preschool-2 curriculums have interesting weekly themes. Every week a new topic such as bugs, dinosaurs, zoo animals, shapes, farm animals, etc is introduced to the class. Simple learning activities and worksheets are provided to the students according to the level of the students. These classrooms are usually for 16 to 24 students with a typical teacher to student ratio of 1:8 or 1:10. We offer a structured program with a variety of fun activities to keep our twos busy. They are introduced to a few Montessori practical life activities, letters and sounds, counting activities, music movement, crafts and much more.
Also offers: Pre-kindergarten & Kindergarten, Toddlers
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Montessori preschool providing care and educational experiences in a safe and loving environment. Children are able to learn and explore through numerous programs that promote social, mental, and...
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Tinycare has joined forces with Guidepost Montessori, and we're introducing our in-home programs under the name "Picco." Inspired by the Italian "piccolo," meaning "small," Picco perfectly captures...
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Micro-center for toddlers offering a Montessori and Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum. Center believes in creating intentional and natural environments that inspire whole-child development and...
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In-home program offering care and educational experiences for babies and toddlers with a focus on nurturing a love of learning, from the teachers hired to the toys in the classrooms. Montessori and...
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Guides
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FAQs About Walnut Creek Montessori Preschools
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What is the best age to start Montessori daycare/preschool?
- While Montessori preschools commonly accept children between the ages of 2.5 and 3, enabling them to engage with the Montessori philosophy during essential developmental years, Montessori daycares often extend their services to even younger children, including infants.
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How is Montessori different from daycare / preschool?
- Montessori lets children lead their learning journey with hands-on tools, while typical daycare or preschools often have structured lessons directed by teachers.
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What does Montessori mean?
- "Montessori" embodies an educational philosophy founded by Dr. Maria Montessori, centered around child-driven activities and interactions within carefully designed learning spaces.