My Own Montessori School
Daycare center in Oakland, CA. 5723 Oak Grove Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618
About the program
My Own Montessori School is a licensed daycare center in Oakland, California, on the state register since 1989. It is licensed for 28 children and serves preschool ages.
My Own Montessori is a private preschool in Oakland, California, serving children ages two years eight months through kindergarten.
The program follows a Montessori approach.
Tuition and capacity
Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
What parents say
We’ve loved watching our toddler grow, develop social skills, independent living skills, and creative thinking at My Own Montessori. The teachers are caring and attentive to the individual needs of each child; simultaneously they encourage independence and autonomy across tasks. The M.O.M. program’s curriculum (and materials used) is meticulously chosen, and seamlessly executed. Twice yearly parents are allowed to…
Katy Entrekin · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe feel very lucky that our child has ended up at MOM. It's such a warm and welcoming school, with wonderful caring teachers. The school has been around for a long time, and has developed a bunch of lovely long-running traditions and parents and families are included in these traditions. It's a very calm environment and the kids have a lot of autonomy going inside and outside. My child has built a lot of confidence…
Veronica Tamsitt · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoMoM is a great fit for us -- our son loves to contribute (bake, make coffee, check the weather, vacuum, tidy) and MoM provides that affordance for him. The teachers provide enough structure to help students develop confidence, agency, and a strong sense of self. When I first observed the class, I found it quite moving. The careful balance of structure with high agency within it creates a classroom culture that…
Daniel Grossmann-Kavanagh · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoWe love My Own Montessori! My son is in his 2nd year there, and my daughter will start there next year. The curriculum is exceptional, the space is welcoming and sweet, the teachers are responsive and really invested in the children's success and experiences. highly recommend!!
Julia Riessen · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoGetting there
5723 Oak Grove Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618
Questions about My Own Montessori School
Is My Own Montessori School licensed?
Yes. My Own Montessori School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 010212497), with a licensed capacity of 28 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has My Own Montessori School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for My Own Montessori School, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does My Own Montessori School take?
My Own Montessori School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does My Own Montessori School cost?
My Own Montessori School publishes full-time tuition from $2,610 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
