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Rising Sun Montessori School

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

1089 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Visit website ↗(510) 528-6041Directions ↗Licensed for 35
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
10/9/2025
Total visits
2

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 2025-10-13). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Rising Sun Montessori Preschool is an established East Bay preschool serving children ages 24 months to Pre-K using a Montessori and play-based curriculum. The school operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and offers full/part-day programs plus after-school care for kindergartners.

Philosophy
Montessori educational philosophy combined with child-directed, play-based activities. The school aims to serve the 'whole child' and inspire a love of learning that will last throughout the child's life.
Ages served
24 months - Pre-K (ages 2-5 years old)
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. After-school program for kindergartners: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Programs

  • •Full-day program
  • •Part-day program
  • •After-school program for kindergartners

Highlights

  • ✓Established for 20 years in the East Bay community
  • ✓Montessori and play-based curriculum
  • ✓Child-centered education approach
  • ✓Serves whole child development

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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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