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Rockridge Montessori School

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

5633 Manila Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618

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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: 6/27/2025 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Rockridge Montessori is a family-friendly, Montessori-inspired school serving children from 12 months through age 6 in North Oakland since 1986. The school operates year-round and focuses on nurturing curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning through hands-on, developmentally appropriate programs.

Philosophy
Montessori-inspired approach emphasizing discovery, connection, and development. Children learn through hands-on experiences with carefully selected materials, freedom to choose activities aligned with interests, and support for independence, problem-solving, social-emotional development, respect, cooperation, and self-regulation.
Ages served
12 months through age 6 (Nido: 12-24 months; Primary: ages 2-5 years)

Programs

  • •Nido (Toddler Program, 12-24 months)
  • •Primary (ages 2-5 years)

Highlights

  • ✓Family-owned school operating since 1986
  • ✓Year-round school
  • ✓Three locations in Oakland
  • ✓Montessori-inspired hands-on learning environment

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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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