Rainbow Bridge Montessori

Overview

Rainbow Bridge Montessori operates a multi-classroom early childhood school in Cotati that serves children from infancy through kindergarten. The campus includes indoor spaces prepared for movement, exploration and rest, and outdoor play areas designed to encourage active play and quiet discovery.

Educational approach

The school follows a child-centered Montessori approach while drawing inspiration from Reggio-Emilia, emergent curriculum and nature-based practices. Classrooms are prepared to support independent choice, practical life skills, sensorial development, language, mathematics, science and cultural studies. Art and open-ended creative work are integrated into daily learning.

Facilities and community connections

Classrooms and outdoor areas described as intentionally prepared, peaceful and safe to support exploration and independence.
Emphasis on nature and environmental study, including walking field trips to local ecological sites and farm-based learning experiences conducted in collaboration with community partners.
Projects and inquiry-based studies that connect classroom learning with local ecological and agricultural sites.

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Rainbow Bridge Montessori

About

Overview

Educational approach

Facilities and community connections

Programs

After-school Enrichment Program

Infant & Toddler Program

Toddlers-in-Transition & Primary Programs

Licensing