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Happy Day Montessori School

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

1501 Washington Avenue, Albany, CA 94706

Visit website ↗(510) 837-0491Directions ↗Licensed for 22
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
5
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
1/31/2024
Total visits
6

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 2026-02-16). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Happy Day Montessori School is a Montessori preschool in Albany, CA committed to providing a safe, warm, and developmentally appropriate environment for children to grow and learn. The school uses Dr. Maria Montessori's method with a curriculum covering practical life, sensorial, language, math, culture, and geography.

Philosophy
The Montessori method of education based on Dr. Maria Montessori's scientific observations about how children learn. Teachers are dedicated to creating an optimal AMS style traditional Montessori environment where children have the opportunity to learn how to live, serving the needs of the whole child mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Programs

  • •Montessori preschool
  • •Practical life activities
  • •Sensorial exploration
  • •Language and math curriculum
  • •Culture and geography lessons

Highlights

  • ✓AMS style traditional Montessori environment
  • ✓Individualized learning at each child's own pace
  • ✓Stimulating daily activities and lesson plans designed for each child
  • ✓Safe, warm, and loving classroom community

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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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