My Own Montessori School

We were introduced to My Own Montessori by a friend who sent their two children there. We looked at many schools before MOM and after our visit, we knew we had found the right school for our son.
One of my first impressions during the tour was the classroom and play spaces are organized, clean and filled with a lot of Montessori materials. The teachers are well versed about early child development. They are caring, warm and friendly. The way they carry themselves and instill the Montessori approach are definitely reflected in the children. We saw children independently doing their work, asking questions and choosing their own activities without much direction.
Our first impression of the school remain true in our family’s experience. My son, who is now in first grade, enjoyed the independence and being able to choose his learning space. As a curious, expressive, and indepent child, the tactile Montessori teaching materials supported my son's learning style. He was allowed to think independently with the right amount of teachers' support. Because of the small class size, the teachers were able to make note of what activities each child gravitates towards and redirect them so they get a good balance of math, language arts, science, art and outdoor play. The school provided a trusting place that is socially, physically and emotionally safe. As a parent, it's always a relief to know your child is in good hands. We see the teachers during drop off and pick up and they alway make themselves available to connect with parents and caregivers. I really enjoyed the parent volunteer opportunities at MOM. Before COVID, parents were invited to help the kids cook Stone Soup together, walk older children to the Rockridge Library for Storytime, and share presentations about their own culture and other fun topics. Being able to participate in these activities gave me a glimpse of my son's day at school and helped me understand the social dynamic in his class. I also enjoyed learning about other parents' cultural presentations through the teachers' Friday letters to parents and through my son. In our family, we believe that it is important for our son to be surrounded and exposed to the rich diverse culture of the Bay Area. My son continues to thrive socially and academically. In short, we are truly grateful for the MOM experience that helped foster his desire to learn, be an independent thinker and stay inquisitive.

We absolutely LOVE this preschool. Our older daughter attended My Own Montessori (M.O.M.) for 2 years before going to kindergarten, and we are thrilled to have our younger daughter here now. We toured several preschools, and have friends with kids who've attended many different preschools in the area, and we truly feel like we hit the jackpot with M.O.M.
The teachers here are some of the most caring, warm, supportive, and invested educators you will ever meet. They truly get to know each and every child in the school, which is possible given its small size. They understand how to help each child thrive and develop a curiosity about the world around them that translates to a love of learning. As an educator myself, I can say that the amount of time and energy that these teachers put into each day is unmatched by any other preschool that I've been a part of.
M.O.M. teaches the children to be independent, while feeling supported.  They teach the children to share and cooperate, but also how to kindly let another child know if they'd prefer to do an activity by themself. The life skills that my children have learned at M.O.M. will serve them for years to come.  Not to mention that my daughter was more than prepared for kindergarten, both socially and academically, when the time came for that big transition.
In short, I would recommend this preschool to anyone and truly believe that this preschool would be a good fit for any child. The children at this school are celebrated and loved every day - and what a gift it is to have such a wonderful place to leave your young child.

We were introduced to My Own Montessori by a friend who sent their two children there. We looked at many schools before MOM and after our visit, we knew we had found the right school for our son.
One of my first impressions during the tour was the classroom and play spaces are organized, clean and filled with a lot of Montessori materials. The teachers are well versed about early child developmen… More

We absolutely LOVE this preschool. Our older daughter attended My Own Montessori (M.O.M.) for 2 years before going to kindergarten, and we are thrilled to have our younger daughter here now. We toured several preschools, and have friends with kids who've attended many different preschools in the area, and we truly feel like we hit the jackpot with M.O.M.
The teachers here are some of the mos… More

We were very pleased to discover MOM (My Own Montessori) and have been very impressed since enrolling our son there. It's teachers, program and care are all top-notch.

The thoughtful teachers and their program cultivate an exceptional environment for both academic and personal growth. Our son learns about the practical aspects of everyday life, as well as the basics of language, math and ar… More

We adore this school. We did the typically daunting preschool hunt last spring to find a school for our then 2.5yo. Surprisingly, the majority of the schools that we looked at featured a loose, play-based curriculum. For some kids that might be preferred, but we wanted a school that did more to nourish our daughter's curiosity and foster her learning style and burgeoning social skills. As su… More

This is our 8th and final year at MOM (all my kids have gone here) and having been through all the ups and downs of the past 2 years of COVID and also experienced many non COVID years, I cannot say enough good things about this school! The teachers are the most loving, kind, thoughtful individuals you could ever want caring for your kids. Their curriculum is engaging and fun, the kids do music (w… More

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