Learn and Play Montessori Palo Alto School

Learn and Play Montessori Palo Alto Campus, 4101 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306

mapLearn and Play Montessori Palo Alto Campus, 4101 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306

About

Learn and Play Montessori Palo Alto School offers hands-on activities that include language, math, science, the arts, and practical life exercises. Children engage in fine and gross motor activities, sensorial exploration, art, music, history, geography, and exposure to a second language within a calm, structured setting. The environment is described by families as caring, clean, and steady, with teachers who support children through daily routines and learning moments.

• Ages: 1–6 years old
• Schedule: Open 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The school offers Montessori daycare, preschool, and kindergarten, with full-day care and early learning for toddlers through kindergarten-aged children. Classrooms are organized and prepared so children can move freely in an engaging and responsive environment and work on activities of their own choice at their own pace. The program blends the Montessori method with STEM learning and uses a proprietary curriculum framework called BeeCurious, which is developed with current research in early childhood pedagogy and includes age-appropriate programs that put learning first. Montessori certified and trained teachers present appropriate lessons and materials, and the school follows a philosophy that fosters respect and compassion and honors the spirit of childhood. The campus is conveniently nestled amidst ample parking, supporting stress-free drop-offs and pickups.

The mission of Learn and Play Montessori Palo Alto School is to inspire children to become self-confident and motivated individuals by providing educational programs and opportunities for each child to reach their highest potential. Educators at the school are described as passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures. The Center Director, Eileen Lin, has over 25 years of experience in the field of education and holds a master’s degree in education from The Ohio State University. The school serves families working and living near major employers such as Google, Microsoft, and Stanford University. Learn And Play Montessori School is a member of the Bay Area Montessori Association (BAMA), the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the North American Montessori Teachers’ Association (NAMTA), and the Professional Association for Childhood Education (PACE).

Parent testimonials describe the program as nurturing and stimulating, with one parent noting that their child received an excellent foundation for education over two years at the Palo Alto Montessori school. Other parents from related campuses mention friendly and loving teachers, academics that are respectable while allowing children to have fun, and classrooms that encourage independent learning. Several families highlight attentive, understanding, and professional staff, beautiful campuses with play structures, and children who are happy to attend each day. Multiple parents state that they highly recommend the school and express strong appreciation for the care and interest shown in their children’s daily experiences.

Last updated March 22, 2026.

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