Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Fremont. 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 Fremont. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Fremont. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
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Keen Learners Montessori is a CCLD-licensed Montessori-based provider at 4047 Alder Ave in Fremont, serving toddlers and preschoolers. Active since December 2016 with zero citations across three CCLD inspections, the center is top-rated on Yelp and Facebook for its emphasis on individualized attention within a small licensed capacity of 44 children. Operating hours from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM with flexible scheduling options (3- to 5-day weekly, full- or half-day programs) support working families in central Fremont. The curriculum integrates cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development aligned with Montessori principles, with hot lunch available for an additional charge. Parents should note the center does not serve infants under 12 months, limiting enrollment to toddler and older age groups.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Montessori-based approach focusing on individualized attention to nurture cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development, emphasizing respect for others, teamwork, and care for surroundings.
Programs & activities: Free snacks provided for all programs; hot lunch available for an additional charge.
What sets it apart: Top-rated on Yelp and Facebook. Operating hours 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM for full-day programs, with flexible 3- to 5-day weekly scheduling options (full-day and half-day); two locations in Fremont.
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