Guiding Light Montessori is a Montessori preschool in Pleasant Hill serving children ages 2.5–6 years. The facility is licensed by the State of California and reports a capacity of thirty children.
Guiding Light Montessori is a preschool program for children approximately 2½ through 6 years of age. The school opened in 2014, operates as a licensed California child care facility, and lists a licensed capacity of thirty children.
The program follows the Montessori method in a prepared environment and highlights Practical Life activities. The site reports individualized attention with a stated teacher-to-student ratio of 1:8 (normal ratio 1:12). Lead staff include teachers with AMS certification and postsecondary degrees; other staff hold early childhood credentials and related experience.
Field trips are planned throughout the year; examples listed include Pumpkin Patch/Farm, Oakland Zoo, and Buchanan Airport, with an additional fee for participation.
A Montessori preschool serving ages 2.5 – 6 years.
On-site guest visitors and events partner with local organizations (examples include dental care visits, service dogs, and cultural stories from families) and an annual community 'Friendship Soup' event is hosted each November.
A monthly parent group that provides a forum for discussion and learning; meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month and may be joined remotely via a provided link.
An education platform supported by lesson planning and a customized learning plan developed during the COVID‑19 pandemic and continuing to grow.
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