Bay Area Montessori Playgroup

Welcome!

Bay Area Montessori Playgroup was created from a deep desire to help families embrace Montessori as more than an educational method - as a way of life. Often, Montessori is reduced to wooden toys and neatly arranged shelves - but its true essence lies in how we see the child, how we build trust, and how we invite them into a meaningful relationship with the world.

At BAMP, we support you to help children feel safe, seen, and respected from infancy. We guide you to nurture their inner spirit, their uniqueness, and their ability to trust the world around them. Even in the midst of a chaotic world, we want children to know they can shape it with compassion and courage.

This means we care deeply about what they notice and how they relate to life. We leave nothing to chance and intentionally guide their formative learnings. We help them care for the ants as much as they celebrate the redwoods. We invite them to marvel at the quiet magic of a thrasher and teach them everyday ways to protect the planet. This learning begins through caring for the environment, countless language materials, shared meals, and everyday living.

As educators, we offer all this - but we know something vital: the most powerful influence in a child’s life is their family. When education is separated from the family, as it so often becomes, something is lost. But when we work with the family, we create something stronger.

BAMP was born so we could support you - the parent, the caregiver, their first guide. With secure attachment as the foundation, we come together to nurture your child’s growing mind, body, and spirit.

Together, we can raise children who love the Earth, trust themselves, and live with purpose.

“The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.” — Maria Montessori

What We Offer

Montessori Mornings

(Ages 12-36 months) – A hands-on parent-child playgroup bringing Montessori to life.
Limited spots—Enrolling Now!

Raising Readers

Fostering early literacy through Montessori principles.
(Opening in Spring 2025 —Join the Waitlist)

Math Literacy

Building a strong math foundation through hands-on discovery using Montessori materials (Coming Soon)

Positive Discipline

Practical tools for parenting with confidence, respect, and connection (Coming Soon)

We offer playgroups, spotlight learning, parent education sessions, and private consultations to help you bring Montessori into your home in a way that fits your family’s unique needs.

Who We Are

At Bay Area Montessori Playgroup, we help parents confidently and easily integrate Montessori principles into their daily lives. As Montessori educators, parenting coaches, and mothers ourselves, we understand that true independence begins with secure, connected relationships.

Our approach combines Montessori methods with Respectful Parenting, Positive Discipline, and the Circle of Security Parenting framework. This provides you with practical tools to foster your child's independence while building a strong relationship with them.

We focus on three essential pillars:
✔ The Prepared Environment – Creating a home that nurtures independence.
✔ The Prepared Adult – Equipping parents with the mindset and skills to guide with respect and clarity.
✔ The Child – Recognizing the child as an active participant, capable and intrinsically motivated to learn.

Whether you're new to Montessori or looking to deepen your understanding, we are here to support you every step of the way. Let’s explore, learn, and grow together!

Our Location

We can't wait to see you in our beautiful happy place!

Location

📍 10052 Pasadena Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

Hours

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Play is the work of the child”, Maria Montessori’s timeless principle came alive for my 21-month-old son in Alyssa and Janani’s beautifully crafted space. The setup and principles they taught and modeled in our playgroup helped me make big changes to playtime and our daily routine at home. The reflections, resources, and individual advice they offered on early childhood development, toy rotation, weaning, and toilet training led to real adjustments in the way we operate. Janani and Alyssa’s gentle and open facilitation really drew my child's attention and expanded his attachment to other caring adults. They are lovely people to have in your village.

Zienab, mom to a 21 months old

I am incredibly grateful for this playgroup; it has been a wonderful experience for my 18-month-old daughter. I have noticed a significant improvement in her ability to focus on activities for longer periods of time, which is wonderful to see. Alyssa and Janani are both kind, supportive, and genuinely encouraging. Not only did they make us feel welcome, but they also offered invaluable guidance. Every week, they introduced a new topic and provided new insights. Their suggestions on how to support my daughter’s development, respond to certain behaviors, and create a calmer home environment have truly made a difference. I have learned so much from them, and this experience has significantly boosted my confidence as a parent.

Reyhan, mom to a 18 months old

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Kind Words

Montessori is more than just a program for your child—it’s something you grow into together.

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