Pride in Learning Montessori Lake Merritt
Community SubscriberOakland, CA
- license 013422415 (infant center) capacity 16
- license 013422414 (preschool) capacity 17
- See also but not affiliated: Pride in Learning Montclair
Pride in Learning Montessori School offers loving, high-quality early childhood education in a beautiful setting close to Oakland's Lake Merritt. We accept children from 8 weeks to 6 years old for our infant, daycare, and preschool programs. Our seasoned staff of committed educators are all Montessori-certified and wholly dedicated to providing your child with loving, consistent care, quality educational opportunities, and a safe environment for exploration.
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Parents, please Sign in to post a review on this page.Pride In Learning Montessori - space is limited. Our son Levi is at the lake Merritt campus and loves it. He’s 10 months old.
We are thrilled to have found Pride in Learning for our 2-year-old son who has been attending only for a short while but is already so happy to go to school each morning. No more clinging or crying at drop-off! He waives and says good-bye and goes straight to his new teachers and friends. Dara and Amber, who are both moms themselves and long-time educators, are responsive, understanding and wonderful teachers. They really take the time to work with each child and family. In the few weeks that our son has been attending, his vocabulary and communication have already increased noticeably. The rooms are nicely set up with the traditional Montessori work and as the previous poster mentioned, there is good security at the school. Parking for pick up and drop off is also a breeze with a lot in front of the entrance. Get in while the school is still new and spaces are available!
I can't say enough great things about Pride in Learning. My 3.5 year old daughter has been going there since January and LOVES it. She had been in a Montessori school when we lived in SF and takes well to that kind of learning environment. Dara and Amber are extremely dedicated to providing the kids with the best care and education. The school is conveniently located off of Lake Merritt, which is great since the kids go on walks and have picnics by the lake. The school is gated which provides us with an added layer of security. They have a huge playground/outdoor space to play and run around in, which is also part of the gated area. Our daughter comes home every day with beautiful artwork, and is quickly learning to identify sounds, shapes, numbers and letters. The environment allows the kids to be playful and creative, all the while fostering their independence.
Since the preschool just opened in January, there are 4 kids in the class. If you are looking for a preschool for your child that has amazing teachers and an enriching educational program (not to mention way more affordable than other Montessori schools in the bay area) I highly encourage you to reach out to Dara and Amber, or check out one of the open houses.
Hello,
My son is currently enrolled at Pride in Learning. He has been there for 2 years, progressing from the infant room to toddler room and now recently in the preschool room. I am happy to chat if you have questions about the program.