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Rockridge Montessori School INC

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

8115 Fontaine Street, Oakland, CA 94605

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
4/9/2025
Total visits
8

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

Rockridge Montessori School is a family-friendly, international Montessori school serving children from 12 months through age 6 in the Rockridge community of North Oakland since 1986. The school fosters joyful lifelong learning and nurtures curiosity, creativity, and imagination through hands-on, balanced Montessori-inspired programs.

Philosophy
Inspired by Maria Montessori's approach, the school believes early childhood is a time for discovery, connection, and development. Programs are designed to nurture each child's unique potential with a balanced, hands-on approach that promotes independence, creativity, and lifelong love of learning, supporting emotional, social, and academic development.
Ages served
12 months through age 6 (Nido: 12-24 months; Primary: ages 2-5 years)

Highlights

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

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