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Child Unique Montessori School, The

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Montessori
Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

1400 - 6th St, Alameda, CA 94501

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
9/17/2025
Total visits
7

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

The Child Unique Montessori School is a private preschool and K-6 educational institution located in Alameda, CA with three campuses serving children from 18 months through 6th grade. The school emphasizes Montessori education, anti-bias lessons, social justice, and second language learning within a diverse, inclusive community.

Philosophy
To create a warm, loving, secure environment that fosters creativity, curiosity, self-confidence and independence so that students may become models of peace and can succeed in an evolving world. The school commits to maintaining an environment that creates curiosity about learning while engendering love, respect and understanding of self and others. Primary values are diversity, equity, justice, and belonging.
Ages served
18 months through 6th grade
Outdoor
Pacific School features a redwood deck and newly renovated playground with children's garden. Encinal School has an expansive playground and outdoor eating area. Taylor School has an enclosed play area with two play structures on soft turf and optional outdoor dining area with wooden picnic tables.

Programs

  • •Montessori
  • •Anti-bias education
  • •Social justice curriculum
  • •Second language learning

Highlights

  • ✓Featured on PBS News Hour for anti-bias lessons
  • ✓Award-winning educators recognized by Parents' Press and KRON4
  • ✓Three campuses across Alameda Island
  • ✓Private school option through 6th grade (MEISA)

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