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Valley Montessori School

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Montessori
Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

1273 North Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA 94551

Visit website ↗(925) 455-8021Directions ↗Licensed for 52
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
7/24/2025
Total visits
3

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

Valley Montessori School provides authentic Montessori education for children from 18 months through 8th Grade, emphasizing hands-on, experiential learning that fosters independence, creativity, and critical thinking. The school operates on a 6+ acre campus with an edible schoolyard and orchard.

Philosophy
Based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, emphasizing hands-on, experiential learning that fosters independence, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
Ages served
18 months through 8th Grade
Outdoor
6+ acre campus with edible schoolyard and 25 fruit trees in the orchard

Programs

  • •Montessori education
  • •Innovation Lab with 3D printers

Highlights

  • ✓Established in 1976
  • ✓3 accreditations: AMS/WASC/CAIS
  • ✓Maximum 12:1 student-teacher ratio
  • ✓87% of budget allocated for teachers and classes

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