Alaina Benner's home-based Montessori preschool in El Cerrito, CA
Children's Garden Montessori School
School Calendar
CHILDREN’S GARDEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
School Year Schedule: From September through June, Children’s Garden Montessori School is open Tuesday through Friday mornings, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (the main Montessori Program). Parents may choose 2, 3, or 4 mornings a week, depending on space available at the time. We also offer an Extended Care Program from 1-4 p.m. and parents may choose 1-4 afternoons until 3 or 4 p.m., prorated for how long your child stays. In July and August the school remains open four days per week.
2025
Monday September 1st Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday September 2n3 First Day of School
Tuesday November 11th Veteran’s Day Holiday
Tuesday-Friday November 21st - 24th Thanksgiving Holiday
Tuesday-Friday (2 weeks) Dec. 23rd - Jan. 2nd Winter Holiday
2026
Tuesday January 6th School Resumes
Tuesday-Friday February 17th - 20th Midwinter Vacation
Tuesday-Friday April 7th - 10th Spring Vacation
Friday May 22nd Memorial Day (observed)
Friday June 12th Last Day of School
Tuesday-Friday (3 weeks) June 16th – July 3rd Summer Vacation
Tuesday July 7th First day of Summer Session
Tuesday-Friday September 1st - 4th Late Summer Vacation
Monday September 7th Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday September 8th First Day of School
The last day of school is June 12th, 2026. There will be no refunds for time missed, holidays, or vacations.