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Programs

Learning that grows with your child.

From preschool through 5th grade, our mixed-age Montessori classrooms develop the whole child — academically, socially, emotionally, and civically.

Ages 2+

Preschool

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

8100 Winthrope Street, Oakland, CA 94605

6925 Chabot Road, Oakland, CA 94618

Our preschool program immerses young learners in the Montessori method, building independence, curiosity, and a love of learning from the earliest years.

In the Dragonfly and Butterfly classrooms, children explore purposeful work across six core areas, guided by educators who honor each child's natural development.

Curriculum Areas

Practical Life
Sensory Exploration
Cultural Studies
Geography
Mathematics
Language Arts

Caterpillar Classroom

Preschool / Transitional Kindergarten

Dragonfly Classroom

Preschool / Transitional Kindergarten

Butterfly Classroom

Preschool / Transitional Kindergarten

Preschool and elementary classroom circle time

Hummingbird Classroom

Kindergarten / 1st Grade

Falcon Classroom

2nd / 3rd Grades

Dolphin Classroom

4th / 5th Grades

Elementary Montessori math lesson on classroom floor
K – 5th Grade

Elementary

Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

6925 Chabot Road, Oakland, CA 94618

Our elementary program blends Montessori methodology with social justice curriculum rooted in BIPOC cultures. Students think deeply, pose questions, and solve real-world problems through project-based learning and design theory.

Mixed-age classrooms are intentional — older students mentor younger ones, building empathy, leadership, and a sense of shared community. Our very first students are still with us, growing from preschool through 5th grade.

What Students Learn

  • Decolonized history — precolonial civilizations, modern social justice movements
  • Advanced literacy — 90% exceed national benchmarks
  • Project-based STEM with design thinking
  • Arts — visual arts, music, recording studio sessions
  • Social-emotional development and conflict resolution
  • Civic engagement and community participation