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Bennett Valley Montessori - Preschool

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

2810 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95405

Visit website ↗(707) 537-8889Directions ↗Licensed for 60
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
5/22/2025
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

Bennett Valley Montessori School follows Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy of self-motivated learning in a prepared environment for children ages 2-6. The school operates September to mid-June with academic hours 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., plus extended care options.

Philosophy
Follows the philosophies of Dr. Maria Montessori, believing in a self-motivated style of learning environment where the child chooses activities and is naturally curious. The goal is to create a self-motivated individual who can adapt to their time, space and group and fulfill their potential.
Ages served
2 years to 6 years. Children do not need to be potty trained if under 2 years 9 months. 2 year olds have a separate Preparatory Classroom. 3 to 6 year olds are mixed in the Primary Classroom with kindergarten program available.
Hours
School operates September to mid-June, open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Academic hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Half-day program available 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Daycare provided 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Summer program (4-10 weeks) available.
Outdoor
Outdoor time included in daycare activities. Outdoor facilities include play yard, garden area, lawn area, playground, and outdoor lunch area.

Programs

  • •Montessori Primary Classroom (ages 3-6)
  • •Preparatory Classroom (age 2)
  • •Kindergarten program
  • •Weekly Spanish classes
  • •Summer program

Highlights

  • ✓Mixed-age classroom for ages 3-6
  • ✓Weekly Spanish classes included
  • ✓Separate classroom for 2-year-olds
  • ✓Extended outdoor facilities with garden

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Meals/snacks, Teacher ratio, Specific potty training policy for children 2 years 9 months and older. 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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