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Learn And Play Montessori Hercules

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

1702 Pheasant Drive, Hercules, CA 94547

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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: 12/13/2024 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Learn & Play Montessori Hercules is a Montessori-inspired early learning center serving toddlers through kindergarten in Hercules, California. The school emphasizes hands-on discovery, STEM integration, and purposeful play in a bright, spacious environment near Refugio Valley Park.

Philosophy
Montessori-inspired approach encouraging children to explore, experiment, and progress at their own pace with guidance from caring educators, promoting academic, social, and emotional growth through hands-on discovery and purposeful play.
Ages served
Toddlers through kindergarten
Hours
7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Outdoor
Individual attention paid to exploration of outdoors; located near Refugio Valley Park and waterfront

Programs

  • •Toddler
  • •Preschool
  • •After School Care

Highlights

  • ✓Montessori-inspired curriculum with STEM integration
  • ✓Qualified educators
  • ✓Ample parking for stress-free drop-offs and pickups
  • ✓Near Refugio Valley Park and waterfront

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