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Montessori School At Washington Avenue

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

14795 Washington Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94578

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
13
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
8
Last visit
8/28/2024
Total visits
18

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

The Montessori School at Washington Avenue has served San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and surrounding communities since 1991, offering Montessori-based education for children ages 2 through kindergarten. The school provides a hands-on, child-centered environment designed to foster a love for learning and develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills.

Philosophy
Each child is a unique individual with limitless potential. The school is dedicated to cultivating lifelong learners who possess a love for knowledge, strong character, and the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world through a Montessori approach based on the principles of Maria Montessori.
Ages served
2 through 6 years old (Two Year Old program: 2-3 years; Preschool/Kindergarten: 3-6 years)

Programs

  • •Two Year Old
  • •Preschool/Kindergarten
  • •Summer School

Highlights

  • ✓Montessori-certified teachers and highly qualified staff with state-required Early Childhood Education units
  • ✓Teacher-to-child ratio of 1 teacher to 12 children; classrooms have head teacher and two qualified assistants
  • ✓Curriculum includes language, reading, writing, mathematics, sensorial activities, practical life skills, and cultural studies
  • ✓Safe enclosed campus with security cameras, access code entry, touchless systems, and daily sanitizing

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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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