Montessori School of NovatoNovato, California
We offer a Montessori preschool for children ages 2 to 5, with teachers who serve as guides.
Using the Montessori approach, we help children develop their inherent joy in learning, a sense of responsibility for their actions, and respect for themselves, others, and their environment. We give children the tools they need to succeed not only in the classroom, but in life.
For over 35 years, we have provided an enriching environment.
Parent Julie M. writes, "The staff created a genuine community where both children and parents felt welcomed and valued every day."
Our main Primary day runs from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, with Montessori Work Periods from 9:00 to 11:30 and 1:15 to 2:30. We let children go at their pace and present new work that challenges them without frustrating them.
08:30
Outside
We have Playground time.
Snack
A snack consisting of a variety of whole grains, dairy, fresh fruits or vegetables will be served each morning session.
11:45
Lunch
Children in the all day session bring their own lunches.
Rest
A facility is provided for children attending all day sessions that want or need a nap.
We have two Primary classrooms and one toddler classroom. All our staff are CPR and First Aid certified. Our lead Primary teachers have Montessori credentials; assistants and aftercare staff have a minimum of 12 ECE units.
Having children together permits the younger children models for imitation and the older children an opportunity to reinforce their own knowledge by helping the younger ones.
Children in the Pre-Primary classroom do not need to be toilet trained.
We have 2 primary (3-5 year old) classrooms and one toddler (2 year old) classroom.
Our classrooms include Malin’s Classroom, Amanda’s Classroom and Cindy’s Class.
Our classrooms contain many teacher-made materials.
We notify families in March of acceptance or waitlist status for the upcoming school year. We accept students midyear if there is space.
Tours are held Monday through Friday at 9am, during the months of October-March. Tours are for parents only and last approximately 30 minutes.
We have a non-discriminatory policy of admission for children of two through five years of age. Admission is based on space availability and the agreement by staff and parents that the child is ready and will benefit from the classroom environment.
After completing a tour, fill out the online application. We invoice the $100 application fee through Brightwheel. Once payment is received, the child is placed on the waitlist.
Our acceptance order for the Primary Classrooms is: Pre Primary students moving up; Siblings; Children from the previous year’s waitlist; Children from current year waitlist.
Tuition 2026-27
Fees
Tuition rates are effective Summer 2026. For 2026-27, tuition is paid in ten monthly installments beginning August 10 through Brightwheel. Summer tuition is payable in two monthly installments.
For 2026-27, a child with a sibling currently enrolled receives a 5% tuition reduction.
