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EARLY BIRD MONTESSORI SCHOOL - CENTER

LICENSED

20104 CENTER STREET, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546

DAY CARE CENTER in Alameda County, California

38Elevated Risk
Preschool
5.0(12)Yelp(0)
DAY CARE CENTER
Hours
7 AM–6 PM
Licensed for
60 children

The public record

License number
013419465
License status
LICENSED
License type
DAY CARE CENTER
Licensed capacity
60 children
Address
20104 CENTER STREET, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
County
Alameda County
Website
Not listed
License issued
August 31, 2009

Hours

Listed on Google

Mon
7 AM–6 PM
Tue
7 AM–6 PM
Wed
7 AM–6 PM
Thu
7 AM–6 PM
Fri
7 AM–6 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Licensing visits on record

California records 3 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to EARLY BIRD MONTESSORI SCHOOL - CENTER.

  1. Most recent inspection visit
  2. Inspection visit
  3. Inspection visit

What California does not publish here

The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 12 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star12
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  • 1 star0

From Google

Recent parent reviews

  • We absolutely love Early Bird Montessori and especially Ms. Aiza! Both of my kids have been going there for a few years, and it has truly felt like a second home for our family. From the very first time we met Ms. Aiza, we knew she was something special. She is kind, patient, caring, and genuinely loves the children. She has helped my kids grow so much — not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. They are always excited to go to school and come home happy. The environment is warm, safe, and full of love and learning. We are so thankful for everything Ms. Aiza and Early Bird Montessori have done for our family. I highly recommend this preschool to any parent looking for amazing teachers who truly care about their children!

    Kim HoangMay 6, 2026
  • My son started EBM when he was 2.5 years old and it was the best decision ever. He has grown so much during the last two years here, both socially and academically. He has made many friends and love his teachers there. I appreciate the daily/weekly updates from his teachers and their monthly newsletters. I am planning to enroll his younger sister there as soon as she turns 2!

    B0baNomsJan 31, 2026
  • Early Bird Montessori has been a perfect place for my child to learn and grow. I was blown away in my initial visits how much thought goes into the materials and layout of the classrooms to maximize the learning opportunities for the little ones. Each teacher is so genuine in their desire to help my child learn and grow. They make me as a parent feel like my child is special and important, even though I know they somehow manage to do this with each one in their class. They have even taught me a few things such as how to redirect poor behavior in a positive manner. They leverage the BrightWheel app that help make it easy to check my child in/out, pay tuition, communicate announcements, notify me of any incidents, and provide pictures of all the fun my child is having. Above all else, I appreciate the community feel that Early Bird has provided my family. They make us feel connected with the staff and other families, which in turn comforts us in trusting them in providing a nurturing and engaging environment for our child to thrive.

    Zack AndersonJan 20, 2026
  • Our son joined this daycare about 6 months ago, and the experience has been wonderful. He quickly made friends, truly loves his teachers, and is excited to go to school every day. The school regularly organizes activities for both parents and kids, which helps build a strong sense of community. The teachers are incredibly kind, patient, and caring, and it’s clear they genuinely care about the children. Based on our son’s very positive experience, we felt confident enrolling our 2-year-old daughter as well. We’re grateful to have found such a warm and supportive environment for our children and highly recommend this school to other families.

    Xiaoyuan ZhouJan 20, 2026
  • Early Bird Montessori is a wonderful preschool with incredible teachers who care deeply about their students and the school community. Teachers support students to develop skills in socio-emotional learning, independence, cooperation, and so much more. It's a great mix of structure and exploration, and they take safety very seriously. The entire staff is warm, kind, and communicative, and the parent community is lovely and supportive. My children have had wonderful experiences here and we highly recommend it.

    Kelsea McDonoughJan 16, 2026
  • Both of our boys attended EBM since they were 2.5 to 3 years old, and they both absolutely love it there. Both of our children had Ms. Blanca as their primary teacher. As a parent, there are a few things that we absolutely adore about EBM. First and foremost, Ms. Blanca genuinely cares about our children and understands their learning journey. She knows exactly what our children are learning and how to support them in specific areas. Secondly, they serve a delicious hot lunch and healthy snacks daily. Thirdly, the EBM team is incredibly easy to reach out to whenever we have questions about our children or the school. Ms. Sithy, the director, is also open to suggestions and always strives to improve, creating the best school and environment for the children. Lastly, we appreciate the monthly newsletter, which provides us with valuable updates from the teachers about the topics and subjects they are teaching our children that month. Our children seem to learn new things constantly, but they also maintain a healthy balance between their studies and playtime. They have developed excellent social skills and make friends easily at EBM. Both children started as timid and shy, but they have learned to overcome their shyness and make friends. They always come home excitedly sharing the new things they have learned. My oldest child is now a first grader at a local elementary school. Having my first child go through the entire preschool journey and transition into elementary school, I can confidently say that EBM prepared my son exceptionally well for Kindergarten. While each child is unique, my son was well-prepared and possessed all the essential skills required for kindergarten and beyond.

    suppaluk ruangrongsorakaiJan 16, 2026

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

Questions parents ask about EARLY BIRD MONTESSORI SCHOOL - CENTER

Is EARLY BIRD MONTESSORI SCHOOL - CENTER a licensed child care provider in California?

Yes. EARLY BIRD MONTESSORI SCHOOL - CENTER holds California licence 013419465, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on August 31, 2009. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.

What kind of child care licence does EARLY BIRD MONTESSORI SCHOOL - CENTER hold?

California licenses EARLY BIRD MONTESSORI SCHOOL - CENTER as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.

How many children can EARLY BIRD MONTESSORI SCHOOL - CENTER care for?

EARLY BIRD MONTESSORI SCHOOL - CENTER is licensed for up to 60 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.

How often has California inspected EARLY BIRD MONTESSORI SCHOOL - CENTER?

California records 3 inspection visits to EARLY BIRD MONTESSORI SCHOOL - CENTER, the most recent on January 13, 2025 and the earliest on record September 2, 2022. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.

Has California visited EARLY BIRD MONTESSORI SCHOOL - CENTER in response to a complaint?

California records no complaint-driven visits to EARLY BIRD MONTESSORI SCHOOL - CENTER. That means no concern prompted a visit on the public record, which is not the same as a clean inspection history: the state does not publish what its visits found.

Who holds the licence for EARLY BIRD MONTESSORI SCHOOL - CENTER?

The licence is held by MASHOOR, SITHY. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Alameda County.

About this record

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

Where this comes from

  1. Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 013419465.
  2. Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.

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