Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in San Leandro across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in San Leandro. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in San Leandro. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in San Leandro. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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Learning Clock Montessori School is an established Montessori provider on Doolittle Drive in San Leandro, serving children 18 months through 5 years with full working-parent hours (7:30 AM–5:30 PM, Monday–Friday). Operating continuously since 1979 with CCLD license #013420912, the center has maintained a clean inspection record across all licensing reviews from 2022–2025. Parents on Yelp (4.5 stars, 59 reviews) consistently praise staff as trustworthy and describe a thoughtful, evolving curriculum grounded in Montessori principles; the school offers weekly enrichment activities including yoga and graduation ceremonies that build community. BBB accreditation and 28 years of verified business history underpin its reputation for stability. The school does not accept infants under 18 months and closes at 5:30 PM, which may constrain some family schedules.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Montessori Method. Teachers guide and direct the child's learning through Montessori learning materials in classrooms designed to invite and encourage active exploration.
What sets it apart: Year-round operation. Tuition varies by child's age, number of siblings, potty-training status, and full-time vs part-time enrollment; marketed as affordable and competitive. License #013420912. Located in San Leandro, California.
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