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Abbey Montessori Children's Center - Preschool

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

138 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94903

Visit website ↗(415) 479-8865Directions ↗Licensed for 30
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
3/8/2024
Total visits
4

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

Abbey Montessori Children's Center is a Montessori-based school dedicated to the care, education, and safety of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The school integrates self-esteem, self-discipline, cooperation, and love of learning using Montessori education principles.

Philosophy
Abbey Montessori is dedicated to developing the values and character of the child utilizing the principles of Montessori education. The school integrates self-esteem, self-discipline, cooperation and a love of learning into its program. The school believes parents are the child's first and ongoing teachers and considers it a privilege to join them in this important task.
Ages served
Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Hours
Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm; Closed Saturday and Sunday

Programs

  • •Practical Life
  • •Sensorial
  • •Language
  • •Mathematics
  • •Cultural Studies

Highlights

  • ✓Montessori-based education approach
  • ✓Child-directed learning with natural curiosity cultivation
  • ✓Developmentally appropriate programming
  • ✓Accepts children without regard to race, color, creed, physical disabilities or national region

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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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