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Empire Montessori Preschool

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

585 West Alma Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125

Visit website ↗(408) 280-1900Directions ↗Licensed for 119
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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: 2/19/2025 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

Empire Montessori Preschool serves children from 6 weeks to 6 years old in a Montessori-based environment across multiple locations. The school offers infant, toddler, and preschool programs with multi-age classrooms, daily hot lunches, and movement-based learning activities.

Philosophy
Our goal is to provide a high quality Montessori education and to help your child develop the essential knowledge, practical life skills, and strength of character during one of the most formative chapters of life. We nurture curious minds to flourish into respectful, empathetic, and leading role models.
Ages served
6 weeks to 6 years old
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm
Meals
Hot lunches served daily; vegetarian options available

Programs

  • •Infant Program (6 weeks to 24 months)
  • •Two's Program (ages 2-3 years)
  • •Preschool Program (ages 3-6 years)
  • •Martial Arts
  • •Music & Movement
  • •Sports

Highlights

  • ✓Multi-age classrooms for mentorship and peer learning
  • ✓Montessori-prepared environment with scientifically-designed learning materials
  • ✓Certified professionals lead movement and exercise classes
  • ✓Fresh, hot lunches included daily

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-to-student ratio, Outdoor play areas or policies, Potty training support details, Parent communication methods. Ask the preschool directly.

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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