🏆 Ranked #6 in San Jose (South) · 6.3 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in San Jose (South)
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in San Jose (South). Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Alka Montessori is a licensed child care center at 5460 Dellwood Way in San Jose, serving children ages 18 months through 6 years with an authentic Montessori curriculum. Operating since 2012, the center emphasizes independent exploration and personalized learning within a nature-inspired environment, supported by CPR/First Aid certified staff and small teacher-to-student ratios. Parents consistently praise its cleanliness, spacious facilities, and warm staff on Yahoo Local, and the center offers flexible part-time and full-time enrollment with extended learning through music, dance, arts and crafts, and yoga programs. Standard weekday hours (8:00 AM–5:30 PM) may not accommodate late-working parents, and its license number for the Dellwood Way location requires direct verification with CCLD.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Montessori philosophy with personalized care emphasizing independent exploration, using a complete Montessori curriculum focused on fostering curiosity and building confidence.
Programs & activities: Toddler and preschool programs, after-school care, music and dance, arts and crafts, yoga, nutritious snacks following Food Program Guidelines, and both part-time and full-time options.
What sets it apart: State-licensed with over 20 years of experience, CPR/First Aid certified staff, small teacher-to-student ratios, nature-inspired environment. Hours Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:30pm; sibling and referral discounts available; partners with Choices for Children program.
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