Palo Alto Montessori School INC.

We’ve had a wonderful experience here. Our son attended from age three to four and a half and loved going every day. He built strong relationships with his teachers, made great friends, and always talks about the things he learns and enjoys in class. The program is individualized and the teachers meet each child where they are. We saw clear growth in his confidence and early writing skills, including pencil grip and letter formation. The classroom setup and daily structure are thoughtful and developmentally focused. Communication with teachers and staff was always easy and responsive, both for logistics and child specific questions. The community events are also a highlight. The Halloween parade and Christmas performance are magical. We are only leaving because we are moving out of the area. Otherwise we would absolutely stay.

Palo Alto Montessori is an incredible place for a toddler to grow. We had our daughter there from when she was 2 and she really flourished. The staff are very well trained, caring and watchful. Our trust in the school and staff was 100%.

Our two boys went to Palo Alto Montessori school and we recommend it without reservation. The team is great, caring and experienced, with extremely low turnover (no one left and there was a single new hire over six years), and the parents form a very friendly community. Most importantly the school focuses on letting kids be kids, and the first thing that struck us on our first visit was the happy kids playing and laughing all around. We had a very different experience at a more commercial daycare. Through the COVID years Dinesh was constantly following the latest findings and recommended practices to try and minimize the risks, in collaboration with the parents, while minimizing the disruption to the kids development. To our knowledge there has been zero cases of transmission through the school. Our two kids loved it there and left well prepared for kindergarten.

We enrolled our daughter at Palo Alto Montessori when she was 2.5 years old, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. The daycare is extremely well-run, with a highly structured daily routine that provides a sense of predictability for both children and parents. This made the transition for our daughter incredibly smooth. Palo Alto Montessori has a rich history—founded by the mother of the current owner, Dinesh, it was the first Montessori school in the Bay Area. This legacy is reflected in the school’s deep commitment to the Montessori philosophy. Our daughter had the opportunity to express her creativity and enjoy free play while also engaging in age-appropriate, hands-on learning activities. By the time she graduated, our daughter was not only academically prepared for kindergarten but also equipped with essential behavioral and social skills. What stood out the most to us was the school’s focus on fostering a love for learning. Dinesh and his team made learning exciting and joyful for our daughter, and he even provided us with excellent tips to nurture that enthusiasm at home. Overall, we feel so fortunate to have found Palo Alto Montessori.

Our son has had a wonderful experience at Palo Alto Montessori School. He's made so many friends and has developed into a very social person. The nurturing environment and the dedicated staff have played a huge role in his growth. The school always keeps us well-informed through in-person updates, emails, and regularly scheduled conferences. We couldn't be happier with the education and care he receives here