Welcome to our Empire Montessori Willow Glen (San Jose) location!
585 West Alma Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
408-280-1900
Monday-Friday
7:30am-6pm
Our goal is to provide a high quality Montessori education and to help your child develop the essential knowledge, practical life skills, and strength of character during one of the most formative chapters of life. We nurture curious minds to flourish into respectful, empathetic, and leading role models.
Our Philosophy
Montessori Method
The Montessori philosophy embraces the understanding of a child’s “absorbent mind” where from birth through early childhood, our children experience a period of intense mental activity that allows them to absorb learning from their environment without conscious effort, naturally and spontaneously.
Our students are given uninterrupted time to deeply explore and challenge themselves at their individual paces. The Montessori Method observes that children can and will develop inner discipline, self-assurance, and preference for purposeful activity.
The Prepared Environment
Safe, inviting, and purposefully arranged for your child to explore curiosities and independence. Our classrooms are prepared with a full set of scientifically designed Montessori learning materials. These materials cover practical living/independence skills, sensorial exploration, language, and math. You will notice that the overall sounds in the classroom are of the children; adult voices do not predominate.
Hot lunches served daily. Click here to view a sample menu.
Multi-age classrooms
Multi-age classrooms allow for mentorship and mentoring between children. Older children can teach and motivate their younger peers. In doing so, older children gain confidence, leadership skills, & re-solidify their learning. The consistent community allows the child to build trust, which allows them to master their physical environment while building self-esteem.
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Two's Program
For ages 2-3 years old.
We focus on:
✔️Language development
✔️Autonomy & a sense of free will
✔️Motor coordination & strength
✔️Mastering the toilet
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Preschool Program
For ages 3-6 years old.
We focus on:
✔️Multi-age groups
✔️Mathematics
✔️Vocabulary development
✔️Confidence & leadership
Enrollment is open for ages 1-6!
Enrollment is also open in our other 4 locations: Downtown San Jose, Evergreen San Jose, Fremont, and Pleasant Hill!
Learning Through Movement
At Empire Montessori, your child will explore their development of gross motor skills and fine motor skills through various fun and engaging exercise classes, taught by certified professionals. Classes include: Martial Arts, Music & Movement, and sports.
Nutritious Lunches
We provide fresh, hot lunches daily for babies and children who are ready for solid food. Vegetarian options are available for those that request them. See a sample menu here.
Multi-Age Classrooms
The multi-age groupings of children provide a family-like group where learning can take place naturally in an atmosphere of co-operation. Older children get the opportunity to experience positive leadership and develop a strong sense of responsibility and self-worth.
Contact us
For inquiries, please contact us with your name, child’s name, child’s date of birth, and program of interest.
Ready to book a tour? Click here! We are available for tours typically on Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 11 am.
Address: 585 West Alma Avenue San Jose, CA 95125
Phone: 408-280-1900
We also have locations in Downtown San Jose, Evergreen San Jose, Fremont, and Pleasant Hill!
What People Are Saying
“This is such a great school. The staff, facilities, location and tuition are all awesome. This is the 4th daycare / preschool that we have sent our son to and his favorite by far from Day 1. I feel the tuition is a great value for the area considering what you get. The school hours are 7:30am - 6pm and they have flexibility if you're looking for a part time schedule. They provide 2 snacks a day and lunch.”
— Deborah S.
“They have wonderful loving teachers who are warm and always friendly, a great curriculum with fun activities, beautiful and clean grounds, and our daughter loves it. She feels loved and is thriving here. We also appreciate how safe it is. The security at the school is bar none. We are proud to be a part of this preschool.
— Lisa M.
“The school seems well organized, the children seem happy, teachers warm, and the building is clean. Maria has a Montessori certification and many years of experience informing her oversight. I would definitely recommend a tour if you're looking for a preschool in the area.”