” Fostering autonomy through Montessori while cultivating a passion for Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering, and Mathematics—
where the integration of Montessori and STEAM opens doors to endless possibilities “
Welcome to our Cal Blossom Montessori! A LICENSED home Daycare/ Preschool where every child’s unique potential is nurtured and celebrated. Our approach is a HARMONIOUS BLEND of MONTESSORI curriculum with STEAM through play-based exploration and thematic art activities where children can thrive, discover their passions, and develop the skills they need to become confident, compassionate, and innovative. This integration allows children to EXPLORE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, and MATHEMATICS concepts through hands-on experiences and self-directed activities, aligning with Montessori’s emphasis on experiential learning.
Join us in our dynamic educational model, through our partnership with families, we aim to help children develop RESILIENCE, ADAPTABILITY, and a lifelong love of learning, and become COMPASSIONATE LEADERS and INDEPENDENT individuals who can thrive in an ever-changing world.
At our daycare, every day is an opportunity for growth, discovery, and joy.
We offer a diverse enrichment program for children ranging from 18 MONTHS to PRESCHOOL.
Our facility is located in LIVERMORE making it easily accessible from DUBLIN, PLEASANTON, and surrounding areas.
To learn more SCHEDULE A TOUR of our affordable preschool and daycare facility.
For any questions, please call us at (608) 698-9601.
Our Vision:
To inspire a dynamic ecosystem of young pioneers who ignite creativity, cultivate curiosity, and embody compassion, empowering them to become confident individuals, innovative thinkers, transformative lifelong learners, and leaders who can positively shape and build their pathways in the diverse world.
Our Mission:
Our Montessori-inspired daycare and preschool is dedicated to nurturing each child’s unique potential through an integrated approach that harmonizes the Montessori framework, STEAM principles, play-based exploration, and thematic art experiences. We are committed to:
- Fostering independence and self-discovery in a thoughtfully prepared environment that encourages hands-on exploration and child-led learning.
- Igniting curiosity and critical thinking through engaging projects that connect to real-world challenges and opportunities.
- Empowering children to become adaptable leaders who embrace diversity and drive for positive change.
- Promoting social-emotional growth, empathy, and respect for others to develop socially responsible individuals who contribute positively to their communities and the world around them.
- Cultivating a deep connection with nature and instilling a sense of environmental stewardship through outdoor learning and eco-friendly practices.
- Empowering children to become resilient problem-solvers who view challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Partnering with families to create a collaborative learning ecosystem that supports each child’s holistic development and unique journey.
- Preparing children to thrive in a rapidly changing world by fostering adaptability, creative thinking, and a passion for lifelong learning.
- Integrating arts and crafts activities as a core component of our curriculum, allowing children to express themselves creatively while exploring various themes and concepts.
Our Philosophy:
At Cal Blossom Montessori, we believe in the inherent potential of every child and focus on nurturing their intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development. Our approach combines the Montessori curriculum with STEAM play-based exploration and artistic experiences. We provide a prepared environment where children can learn at their own pace, encouraging creativity as a key aspect of thinking and problem-solving. We also emphasize outdoor experiences, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility, fostering empathy, diversity, and positive interactions. By partnering with families, we aim to help children develop resilience, adaptability, and a lifelong love of learning, preparing them to be confident, responsible individuals, and compassionate leaders who can thrive in a changing world.
Curriculum
Practical Life
The Practical life activities help children develop fine motor skills, coordination, and independence, teaching them to care for themselves, their environment, and others. Through these tasks, children learn concentration, self-discipline, and the importance of order in their lives. The activities are structured to include preliminary exercises, care of self, physical control of movement, care of indoor/ outdoor environment, preparation of food, grace, and courtesy.
sensorial with steam
The Sensorial area involves activities designed to refine the child’s senses—sight, touch, taste, hearing, and smell. The activities are structured that include discrimination of dimension, shapes, color etc., which will help children distinguish and classify sensory information, which is crucial for their cognitive development. The activities include open-ended question connected to real-world applications.
Mathematics
The mathematics area uses concrete materials to help children grasp abstract mathematical concepts numbers, teens, Tens, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Divisions and introduction of fractions providing visual and tactile experiences.
Culture
The Cultural Studies area encompasses geography, history, science, and the arts, helping children develop an understanding of the world around them. Children are introduced to the concept of cultural diversity through activities related to different countries, languages, traditions, and ecosystems and explore on landforms, continents, weather patterns, and animal habitats through tactile maps, globes, and other visual aids to promote a sense of global awareness and respect for diversity.
Science with Technology
Science education with STEAM is integrated into cultural studies and often involves hands-on exploration of the natural world. Children might engage in activities like planting seeds, observing plants and animals, studying the properties of materials, or conducting simple experiments using age-appropriate technology tools. These experiences encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and a love of discovery, building foundational knowledge in biology, chemistry, and physics.
Art/ Crafts
Art and creativity are essential components in our curriculum, to promote fine motor skills, encouraging self-expression and imaginative thinking. Children are provided with a variety of medium such as paints, crayons, clay, and musical instruments to explore their artistic abilities. We pay attention to children’s observations as they portray their learning through drawings, photos, or simple written notes.
Daily Schedules
Morning Schedule
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM: Arrival & Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Free Exploration/ Free Play
As children arrive, they are encouraged to independently engage with the environment or children will spend time outdoors, either in a garden or playground. They can engage in free play.
This time is for the children who enrolled for the morning care programs. Materials are available for them to explore, such as puzzles, open-ended building blocks, and sensory bins prepared for the day.
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Circle Time
The class starts with the circle time. Children gather in a circle to discuss the day’s schedule, share observations about the weather, dresses, calendar, engage in a short group discussion or story telling about the exciting things to learn on that day. Encourage the children to observe the changes.
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Independent Work Period / Small group
Children have the freedom to choose their work from the prepared environment for practical life skills, math, language, science, or sensory activities. Teachers offer guidance as needed but allow children to explore at their own pace.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Snack & Social Time
Children wash their hands and sit down for a snack. This is a time for children to practice self-care, serve themselves and engagement. Children also practice grace and courtesy by sharing and respecting one another during snack time. Children will focus on science and mathematics concept during snack time.
11:30 AM – 12:30 AM: Group Work or Collaborative STEAM Project
Children work on a collaborative STEAM project, either in small groups or as a whole class. This could be a structured activity or an open-ended design challenge. Activities on Mathematics, Science or sensory(engineering) will be given to the groups. We will have a discussion on the open-ended questions and observations.
Afternoon Schedule
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
Children sit down for lunch in a calm, social environment. They practice self-care, such as serving their own food, using utensils, and cleaning up afterward.
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Nap Time/Quiet Time
After lunch, children are encouraged to rest or engage in quiet, calming activities like looking at books, drawing, or listening to soft music. This provides a much-needed break for relaxation and recharging.
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Free Exploration or Individual/ Group Activities
This period is reserved for deep, hands-on exploration. Children may participate in a group activity or project, which could be focused on science, art, or a collaborative building project.
They are encouraged to independently engage with the environment. Materials are available for them to explore, such as puzzles, open-ended building blocks, and sensory bins prepared for the day. It may include art/ craft to express their observations and their learning.
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Snack Time
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Outdoor Play
Children spend time outdoors, either in a garden or playground. They can engage in free play, explore nature, or work on group projects with outdoor materials or structured games or sensorial play.
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Closing Circle, Snack, Cleanup
Children are encouraged to clean up their materials and reflect on the day’s work. They can share what they enjoyed, what they learned, and how they solved problems during the day. Discussing the tools and measurements used during the day’s activities and discussing what worked well and what challenges they faced. The classroom activities are closed at 5:30 PM.
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Free Play & Dinner & Dismissal
Children spend time outdoors, either in a garden or playground. They can engage in free play. This time is for the children who enrolled for the extended care programs.
Our Programs
Infants/Toddler Care
18 months to 2 years
Our toddler care focus on creating a safe and stimulating environment that encourages exploration and learning. We provide individualized attention, responding to each child’s unique needs, and fostering secure attachments. Engaging activities such as Storytime and structured play activities are essential for developing language skills, social-emotional, cognitive skills and motor skills.
Full Day Program: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Half Day Programs: 8:30 AM to 11:30 PM or 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Morning Care Program: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Evening extended Program: 5:30 to 6:00 PM
Food Program
We are partnering with CocoKids to provide healthy meals through partially reimbursed food programs is an excellent initiative that can benefit both your childcare center and the families. This collaboration aligns with the Child Care Food Program (CACFP), which subsidizes meals and snacks for eligible children enrolled in childcare program.
Hot, Healthy Meals Included
NO EXTRA COST
Breakfast, Lunch, AM Snack and PM Snack
Preschool
2 years to 4 years
Out pre-school programs focusing on practical life skills and sensory activities that promote independence and self-directed learning. We introduce STEAM activities involving foundational concepts, simple experiments through play. Activities are designed to be hands-on and interactive, allowing children to learn through observation and experimentation to promote social interaction, emotional development, and fine motor skills through play.
Full Day Program: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Half Day Program: 8:30 AM to 11:30 PM or 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Morning Care Program: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Evening extended Program: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
CLASS MATERIALS
The daycare will provide all education class materials and regulars classwork shared to the families daily or weekly basis.
NO additional MATERIALS FEES
Pre - K
4 years to 5 years
Our Pre-K program is structured to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. The curriculum integrates more academic concepts and structured activities, including early literacy and numeracy, science, motor skills, engineering through building projects. These activities aim to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while still being fun and engaging through play. This Pre-K program helps children develop the confidence and resilience needed to thrive in future academic endeavors.
Full Day Programs: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Half Day Programs: 8:30 AM to 11:30 PM or 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Morning Care Program: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Evening extended Program: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Subsidize Program
We accept subsidized childcare, partnering with Hively to help parents find and pay for childcare through this alternative payment program.
Founder
I am a STEM engineering graduate with 7+ years of experience and also trained in standard early childhood education well-versed in Montessori principles. I am trained CPR, First Aid and AED professional. I am a mandated reporter. I worked with the children for the enrichment program. I am experienced in planning age-appropriate activities for math, science, language, Art, public speaking.
- jananisowmya
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Cal blossom Montessori
LIC# 015701208
Contact Us
- 608-698-9601
- 125 Glacier De, Livermore, CA, 94551
- info@calbossom.com
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