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Welcome to an authentic Montessori education for your child

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Discover the
Montessori Philosophy of Lifelong Learning

At Valley Montessori School, we provide an authentic Montessori education for children from 18 months through 8th Grade. Our approach is based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, which emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning that fosters independence, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

 

Click below to learn more about our programs and curriculum.

Admissions
Process

If you are looking for a school that offers engaging experiential learning for your child, welcome to VMS. Applications for the 2025-26 school year open in October.
To inquire and learn more about the Admissions Process, please visit our Admissions page.

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VMS By the Numbers

1976

VMS is Established

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7 Mil

VMS Operational Budget

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501c3

VMS Nonprofit Organization Status

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400+

Students Enrolled​

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87%

Budget Allocated for Teachers & Classes

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12

Alumni Students Working VMS Camps

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3

Accreditations

AMS/WASC/CAIS

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12:1

Maximum Student Teacher Ratio

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2017

Certified as CA Green Business

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6+

Acre Campus with Edible Schoolyard

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3D

Printers in the Innovation Lab

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25

Fruit Trees in the Orchard

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GET IN TOUCH

1273 North Livermore Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
Tel: 925.455.8021

info@vmschool.org

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Office Hours:

8:30am – 5:30pm

Valley Montessori School is the largest not-for-profit and triple accredited school in California. We are fully accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS), the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). VMS is a certified California Green Business making us the only school in the Tri-Valley and just one of six Montessori schools in the state of California with this distinguished honor. Valley Montessori is a nationally recognized model of Montessori education, attracting the best and brightest educators and staff. 

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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY: Valley Montessori School admits students of any race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, socioeconomic status, physical challenge, or ancestry to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available to all students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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