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Triple-Accredited Montessori Education for Kids 18 Months to 8th Grade
Located in the Livermore Valley
The VMS Advantage
Authentic Montessori Philosophy
VMS is guided by the principles and techniques of Maria Montessori to deliver a rich, engaging learning environment. VMS is accredited by the American Montessori Society and adheres to authentic practices recommended by this organization.
The Child
VMS teachers guide children to self-discovery by embracing curiosity, creativity, and individual choice through meaningful work, so that they can realize their own unique journey.
Academic Excellence
VMS students are encouraged, empowered, and equipped to reach their highest potential.
Respect
VMS cultivates a harmonious environment of esteem, fairness and value for one-self, the classroom, the community and the world.
Building Community & Global Citizens
VMS fosters a deep sense of citizenship in the classroom that carries into family and beyond and develops ambassadors of positive change.
Edible Schoolyard
The VMS Edible Schoolyard integrates food and gardening into the educational experience. Students grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other edible plants. All students get extensive hands-on opportunities to learn about gardening, agriculture, nutrition, and environmental sustainability.
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Produce grown in the Edible Schoolyard is often used in school meals or donated to local food banks, promoting healthy eating habits and community engagement. Students learn the interconnectedness of food systems, and gain a deep understanding of where food comes from, and its impact on health and the environment.
Why Choose VMS?
Here at Valley Montessori, we put your childs growth at the forefront – making sure all of our offerings are up to the standard of maximizing their learning potential.
Our Teachers
Valley Montessori teachers use a kind and respectful Montessori approach that addresses the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of each child, working in teams of two or more, so that each child can develop close relationships with multiple teachers.
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Our teachers are trained in Montessori principles and practices and have completed an American Montessori Society (AMS) or Association Montessori International (AMI) credential.
Accreditations
Valley Montessori School is the largest not-for-profit and only triple-accredited school in California. We are fully accredited by the:
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American Montessori Society (AMS)
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California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Valley Montessori is a nationally recognized model of Montessori education, attracting the best and brightest educators and staff.
Green Business Certification
Valley Montessori School is a Certified California Green Business! We were certified in 2017 and re-certified in 2023. We are the only school in the Tri-Valley and just one of four Montessori schools in the state of California with this distinguished honor.
We strive to incorporate sustainability into our core operations through internal and external efforts by conserving energy, water, and natural resources, reducing waste, preventing pollution through the use of low-toxic products and proper disposal, and more.
18 Months through
8th Grade
The Montessori curriculum is organized in a spiral of integrated studies that starts in the toddler program and continues through 8th grade.
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Real-world concepts are introduced to very young children and then revisited and reinforced in deeper ways as they grow.
Materials that begin as sensorial tools for preschool children become three-dimensional models that teach mathematical and scientific foundations to older students.
State-of-the-Art Facility
Located on a 6-acre hilltop overlooking the entire western half of the Livermore Valley, all of the VMS facilities have been constructed with the Montessori program in mind.
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Opened in 2002, the 37,000 sq. ft. main building houses the Toddler, Primary, and Lower and Upper Elementary levels of the school as well as Art and Music.
The 8,500 sq. ft. middle school building opened in fall 2010 and includes six classrooms and a half-court gymnasium.
Our Community
At Valley Montessori School, our strength lies in our tight-knit community. We are more than a school – We are a community with each member playing an important role in the lives of our students.
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We host a variety of family events, parenting workshops, and socials to encourage families to get involved.
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Our goal is to be a place where children and their families are
Inspired to Learn. Empowered for Life.
VMS Stats & Facts
Student Support
In a Montessori classroom, the curriculum is inherently flexible, allowing teachers to adapt to each student's unique learning pace, style, and strengths.
Montessori educators closely observe and assess each child's progress, ensuring that they receive tailored lessons and materials that cater to their specific needs. This individualized approach supports academic growth while fostering independence, self-motivation, and confidence – reducing the need for additional accommodations.
Montessori environments promote inclusion and celebrate diversity, making it possible for children with varying learning profiles to thrive without the necessity of formalized support plans.
By growing up in our community, children take great pride in our school and one another. Older students proudly serve as role models and ambassadors for the younger children. Likewise, the younger students look up to their older, more experienced peers and are happy to learn from them.
We foster strong bonds with our students and families providing support throughout each child’s journey.