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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) 505-7562Directions ↗Licensed for 105
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
2/6/2025
Total visits
6

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

Empire Montessori Preschool serves infants through 6-year-olds using the Montessori method with multi-age classrooms and prepared environments designed for independent exploration. The school emphasizes practical life skills, sensorial learning, language, and math development.

Philosophy
We honor your child's natural curiosity and capacity to learn. From birth through early childhood, children absorb knowledge effortlessly through exploration and play. With uninterrupted time to discover at their own pace, they build independence, confidence, and a love for purposeful learning. 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 with mentorship opportunities
  • ✓Montessori learning materials for practical living, sensorial exploration, language, and math
  • ✓Exercise classes taught by certified professionals
  • ✓Fresh, hot daily lunches included

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-to-child ratio, Outdoor play space details, Specific curriculum details beyond Montessori method. 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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