Welcome to a new way:
Claire’s Montessori
Helping children grow in a safe and healthy environment of freedom and friendship
Our Vision Statement
“We inspire a love of learning that prepares students to thrive throughout life.”
Our Mission
“To foster self-directed learning as students gain physical, social, and emotional skills in a caring environment.”
“A place of belonging on the path to becoming.”
A place of belonging on the path to becoming.
Claire's Montessori in Orangevale, CA offers high-quality, high-fidelity Montessori education for infants, preschool, and elementary students through 6th grade. Inspiring independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Claire's Montessori admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
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At our school, we have established a positive culture built on strong, rigorous, and child-centered academic programs.
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“Naomie and Delilah are thriving in 7th and 8th grade. They are both free thinkers who are able to learn independently and are both reading, writing and doing math above their grade level. They work well with both peers of a similar age as well as those younger than they are. Claire's was like a family to us and the decision to leave was complex and difficult, but I can say with 100% certainty that the education they received prepared them for junior high and taught them to love learning and remain curious about the world around them. We will always be grateful for the family and opportunities that Claire's provided for our children.”
— The Nelson Family
“My daughter Chloe attended Montessori from the time she was 2 until she was 9. She is now almost 16 and I can say Montessori instilled a love of learning that still continues to this day. Her time at Montessori also gave her confidence, creativity. Some of our favorite memories were in the garden, music and art, or during special family events. Claire's Montessori families really felt like a big family for us.”
— Lindsey
“Nicole is doing very well in school because she received good teaching at Claire's Montessori. She has many accomplishments and has received several diplomas and one of them is the Principal's List for her GPA. Teachers always ask her what elementary school she went to and she tells them Claire's Montessori and teachers say Montessori has very good teaching. I am thankful to Claire's Montessori for the great teaching they have given my daughter, especially Ms. Jenny and Ms. Hillary.”
— Carmen Arizaga de Lopez
“We are so grateful for the incredible experience our daughter had at Claire's Montessori, from infant care all the way through 5th grade. The Montessori principles of self-directed learning, respect for individuality, and fostering a love of exploration truly shaped her educational journey. Today, as a high school junior, she continues to thrive with a passion for learning, maintaining an honor roll status and excelling in her leadership role with Club Interact. We can't thank Claire's Montessori enough for laying such a strong foundation.”
— Candy
“Our son is now a mature, young adult at GBHS. He's always been an old soul and very self-driven. Even so, his tutelage at Claire's Montessori has also nurtured a confident, yet humble, 17 year old motivated and disciplined to achieve exemplary academic standards, and a well balanced life in academic tutorship and athletic mentorship. We believe CM was an essential foundation in nurturing our son.”
— Lonna
“Rose's time at Claire's Montessori, from second through fifth grade, was transformative. Despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, she thrived in a nurturing, academically rigorous environment. Her studies ranged from ancient history and advanced math to cultural geography, all while developing strong language and social skills. Under the guidance of Ms. Jenny, Rose grew not only academically but also emotionally, learning kindness, patience, and mindfulness. Now in middle school, Rose is well-equipped for success, thanks to her time at Claire's Montessori.”
— Estee