Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Roseville. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Roseville. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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American Montessori Academy is an AMS-accredited Montessori school in Roseville, California, serving Pre-K through Kindergarten children at 1050 Douglas Blvd. Established in 1981, it is the longest-running Montessori center in the area with over 44 years of continuous community operation. The school follows the Montessori Method in mixed-age classrooms led by certified guides, emphasizing exploration, independent study, and critical thinking across a non-competitive curriculum. With a CCLD license capacity of 128 and year-round programs, it offers flexible scheduling for working families. A GreatSchools rating of 3.3 out of 5 and documented CCLD citations warrant careful review of the inspection history and parent feedback before enrollment.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Montessori Method in the tradition of Dr. Maria Montessori, with certified guides leading mixed-age classrooms (2-3 year spans). Emphasizes a non-competitive academic curriculum encouraging exploration, independent study, self-confidence, and collaborative, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
What sets it apart: Member of the American Montessori Society (AMS). Year-round licensed and certified school with flexible schedules. Enrolling ages 2 through kindergarten. Located at 1050 Douglas Blvd, Roseville CA 95678; license #313619751. No info on meals, security, ratios, or tuition.
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