Full-Time Montessori Preschool
Early Childhood Program
Three mixed-age classrooms, Montessori-trained lead teachers, and a carefully prepared environment—designed to help children grow in confidence, independence, and joy for learning.
Oakland, CA, Full-Time Montessori Preschool
The Montessori Preschool Program at Oak Grove Montessori is offered in three mixed-age classrooms and is designed for children ages 2 through 5. Over the three-year cycle of our open-enrollment program, the growth and development children experience is truly remarkable.
Children are introduced to a wide range of activities—both those that are developmentally appropriate for their current age and those that invite them to stretch, grow, and take on new challenges. Through a modeling and mentoring approach, concepts are presented in ways children can understand, absorb, and apply with confidence.
Montessori-Trained Lead Teachers
Lead teachers in each classroom are Montessori-trained and thoughtfully design the learning environment—offering individual and small-group lessons, observing progress, and providing the right level of support to foster independence.
A Prepared Environment That Helps Children Thrive
Working within a carefully prepared environment allows teachers to move fluidly throughout the classroom—guiding learning, supporting curiosity, and encouraging children to take ownership of their work.
Growth Over a 3-Year Cycle
Children build skills year over year through consistent routines, meaningful work, and increasing responsibility.
Individual & Small-Group Lessons
Teachers observe carefully and offer the right lesson at the right time, supporting each child’s unique journey.
Modeling & Mentoring
Mixed-age classrooms encourage leadership, collaboration, and peer learning in a warm community.
Independence
Children develop confidence by choosing work, completing full cycles, and caring for materials with purpose.
Whole-Child Development
We nurture strong intellectual growth while honoring each child’s emotional and social development.
Curiosity About the World
Monthly themes introduce continents, artists, composers, and historical figures—sparking delight and discovery.
Sensorial & Practical Life Skills
Children are introduced to both Sensorial and Practical Life activities. Practical Life work includes experiences such as sorting, sequencing, spooning, dressing, and other activities commonly found in the home environment.
These activities help children complete a full cycle of work, strengthen hand-eye coordination, carry trays independently to a table or rug, and refine fine-motor skills that prepare them for writing.
Sensorial = The Foundation for Mathematics
Sensorial materials isolate specific qualities—such as length, color, texture, weight, or sound—so children can refine their ability to observe, compare, and discriminate. Once mastered, the materials naturally invite creative extensions and deeper exploration.
Montessori Preschool Language Program
Language development is supported through phonetic awareness and recognition using a multi-sensory approach that engages sight, sound, and touch. This strengthens understanding and retention in the developing brain.
Over time, children progress from recognizing beginning and ending sounds to building words with pictures and cards, and eventually to early reading.
Language activities also support comprehension skills such as following directions, understanding parts-to-whole relationships, and identifying missing elements.
Montessori Preschool Mathematics Program
Mathematics is introduced using the Montessori principle of moving from concrete to abstract. Children begin by learning what numerals represent and how quantity is associated with each numeral.
Using tactile materials and counting objects, children gain a meaningful understanding of numbers. As they progress, they expand number recognition and association skills.
By the end of the preschool cycle, many children are comfortable with simple addition and subtraction, and some explore early multiplication concepts.
Monthly Themes & Whole-Child Learning
Monthly thematic units introduce children to continents, artists, composers, and historical figures—sparking curiosity and delight as children discover the wider world.
At Oak Grove Montessori, educating the whole child goes far beyond academics. We provide a nurturing, balanced environment that supports strong intellectual growth while honoring each child’s emotional and social development.
We recognize that every child’s educational journey is unique, and no two paths will look the same.
Ready to Explore Our Preschool Program?
Contact us today to learn how your child can thrive at Oak Grove Montessori. We’d love to meet your family and answer your questions.
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8115 Fontaine Ave, Oakland, CA 94605
Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 6:00pm
Email: admin@oakgrovelearning.com
Phone: 510-430-1322