A Montessori schoolthat does the work.
Forty-three years in Alameda. Three campuses. A principal with a doctorate in Educational Leadership and a curriculum that takes both Maria Montessori and historical accuracy seriously. This is what we do, and we’ve been doing it since 1983.

Our Montessori philosophy is enriched by a strong cultural curriculum and a commitment to creating children who will be leaders of a peaceful, better world.
We want children to do more than just learn. We want them to think. We want them to reflect on their thoughts, grow from that understanding, and use it to change the world. We believe this transformative journey begins here at The Child Unique Montessori Schools in Alameda, where preschool lays the foundation for a brighter future.
A Welcoming and Inclusive Montessori Community
At The Child Unique Montessori School/Montessori Elementary Intermediate School of Alameda (TCU/MEISA), we embrace diversity in all forms: race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, and socio-economic status.
We actively support bias-awareness and anti-bullying initiatives throughout our campuses. As part of our social justice mandate, we participate in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's Welcoming Schools program.

Why Choose The Child Unique?
- Small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratios
- Over 43 years of progressive Montessori education in Alameda
- Experienced staff with 10-20 years of tenure
- Strong cultural curriculum promoting diversity and inclusion
- LGBTQ-inclusive policies and bias-informed practices
- Focus on developing confident learners and future leaders
Experience our community.
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