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Rising Star Montessori School

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

1421 High Street, Alameda, CA 94501

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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 9/20/2022 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Rising Star Montessori is a private school in Alameda, California serving children ages 2 through 5 years old with over 40 years of experience. The school uses Maria Montessori's philosophy and methods to provide academic preparation, physical development, and cultural education in a warm, nurturing environment.

Philosophy
Based on Maria Montessori's methods and philosophy, emphasizing mixed-age groupings, uninterrupted work time, freedom within structure, and an 'Education of Peace' that promotes global diversity, community, and respect for all people. The curriculum integrates Montessori methods with traditional public and private school approaches, including language arts, math, sciences, history, culture, geography, arts, and practical life skills.
Ages served
2 years old through 5 years old

Programs

  • •Toddler program (starting at 2 years old)
  • •PreKindergarten
  • •Transitional Kindergarten

Highlights

  • ✓Over 40 years of experience providing Montessori education
  • ✓Mixed-age classroom groupings that foster peer learning
  • ✓Diverse student body and staff with cultural celebration studies
  • ✓Students successfully transition to local private, parochial, and public schools

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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