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Starlight Montessori Preschool

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

835 E. 2nd Street, Benicia, CA 94510

Visit website ↗(925) 323-1265Directions ↗Licensed for 15
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
3/5/2025
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 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Starlight School is a Montessori-based preschool and kindergarten serving children ages 2.9 to 6 years old, operating since 1998. The school emphasizes character development, individualized learning at the child's own pace, and low student-teacher ratios.

Philosophy
Based on Montessori principles of learning, the school honors the child's spirit and love of learning. The environment is designed to develop concentration, coordination, and independence through carefully assembled manipulatives and activities that appeal to the child's love of beauty and simplicity.
Ages served
2.9 years old to 6 years old

Programs

  • •Preschool
  • •Kindergarten

Highlights

  • ✓Low student-teacher ratios
  • ✓Montessori-based curriculum
  • ✓Small, individualized classes
  • ✓Focus on character development

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