“Our daughter began attending Oceanview Montessori Preschool when she was just 2.5 years old (we potty trained early…though not necessarily perfectly). She was ready to move on from her daycare and was so excited to get to attend ‘big kid’ school. I can say, looking back at the last 3 years, I am so sad that we are leaving this wonderful, kind, caring and nurturing learning environment. But, on that same note, our daughter is once again ready, prepared and confident to move onto her next ‘big kid’ school. Aaron, Aom, and now Melody as well, have been an incredible blessing to our family. We all stuck together through COVID, supporting one another and helping our children to collectively continue to explore, learn, grow and flourish. We could not recommend Oceanview Montessori Preschool with more confidence and pride that a place like this exists within our El Cerrito community.”

“My three-year-old started at Oceanview Montessori in El Cerrito at the turn of the year and I can't say enough about it. This is our second child and I've visited many preschools over the years. I'm amazed every day by what my daughter learns (she learned the seven continents within her first week at school) and how thoroughly happy she is there. We were not looking for a Montessori school necessarily, but I am so glad someone mentioned OVM to me. It is a small school that does not even advertise as it typically remains full - I never heard of it when searching for my first daughter - but I would recommend reaching out if you're interested. Aaron, one of the main teachers, has an awesome way with children, and it's a pleasure to see the children thriving. Best of luck!”

“Our two kids went to Oceanview Montessori, and we cannot say enough great things about the school. The school is small, and the teachers are very attentive to the individual needs of each child, and provide just the right kind of balance of gentle nurturing and firm guidance. The children are taught to interact with respect and they say "please" and "thank you" and wait their turn. The positive atmosphere fosters all sorts of learning - emotional, social, and academic - without pressure. The indoor space is well-organized with various Montessori materials, books, and artwork, while the backyard is great for the kids to burn some energy, with tricycles, play structures, and a large sandbox. I highly recommend Oceanview Montessori!”

“After 3 yrs, our daughter will be graduating from Oceanview next month, so it's a good time to review them. We love this school. We were looking for an engaging and enriching experience when we first sent her there and that's exactly what we got. Aaron is extremely caring and competent. They constantly bring in new activities and they create an environment that encourages development without a lot of pressure. Our daughter thinks it's a big game, yet is now able to read. I like to tell people how we discipline her by saying she can't go to school if she doesn't behave. We'll definitely send number 2 there too!”