What ages does the Ardenwood pre-k serve?

The Ardenwood pre-k program serves children in the year before kindergarten, typically ages 4 to 5. Call the campus at 510-745-7311 for the current age cutoff and openings, or schedule a tour.

Is this a full-day pre-k?

Yes. The Ardenwood campus is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and the pre-k academic day and extended care are part of the same schedule, so no separate after-care is needed.

What will my child learn in pre-k at Ardenwood?

Letter formation and phonics leading into early reading, writing their name and short sentences, number sense with early addition and subtraction, science and cultural studies, practical life skills, and continued Spanish, music, yoga, and dance enrichment.

How is pre-k different from preschool?

Pre-k at Ardenwood is a dedicated kindergarten-readiness year. The work is more structured, writing and reading practice happen daily, children take on leadership roles as the oldest students on campus, and teachers focus on the routines and independence kindergarten expects.

Does my child need prior Montessori experience?

No. Many Ardenwood pre-k students come up from our preschool, but children new to Level Up Montessori are welcome. Teachers assess where each child is and individualize their work from day one.

How will I know my child is ready for kindergarten?

Ardenwood teachers share weekly classwork, Brightwheel updates, and parent conferences so you can see progress in writing, reading, math, and social skills across the year.

Do you accept subsidies for pre-k?

Yes. Level Up Montessori accepts subsidized families and offers a sibling discount. Learn more about financial assistance or contact the Ardenwood campus for current pre-k tuition.

Can I enroll a younger sibling at the same time?

Yes. Ardenwood offers preschool programs on the same campus, and the sibling discount applies.

Pre-K in Ardenwood, Fremont, CA | Level Up Montessori

Ardenwood Campus

Pre-K and Kindergarten Readiness on Paseo Padre Pkwy

The pre-k year at our Ardenwood campus is where everything children have built in preschool comes together. Under director Ms. Sushma and lead teacher Ms. Sapna, four- and five-year-olds at 4938 Paseo Padre Pkwy move from letter sounds to writing words and short sentences, from counting to early addition, and from following routines to leading them. Our Ardenwood campus is one of our newest schools, with freshly built classrooms, new equipment, and new play structures, and kindergarten readiness is the goal every Ardenwood family shares.

Because Ardenwood is open Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 6:00pm, pre-k families get a full academic day and extended care in one place. Spanish, music, yoga, and dance enrichment continue through the pre-k year, the campus is nut- and peanut-free, and parents stay connected through the Brightwheel app and the classwork that comes home each week.

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Pre-K student working on early literacy at Level Up Montessori in Ardenwood, Fremont.

Pre-K classroom at the Level Up Montessori Ardenwood campus on Paseo Padre Pkwy.

Learning space at the Level Up Montessori Ardenwood campus in Ardenwood, Fremont, CA.

Pre-K child working on a Montessori craft activity at Level Up Montessori.

What Pre-K Looks Like at Our Ardenwood Campus

Pre-k at Ardenwood is a dedicated kindergarten-readiness year, not just the oldest preschool group. Here is what the year looks like for children on Paseo Padre Pkwy.

Early Writing, Phonics, and Reading

Ardenwood pre-k students practice letter formation daily, blend sounds into words with Montessori movable alphabets, and begin reading simple books. Weekly worksheets and journals come home so parents can see progress, and work is individualized so each child keeps moving at their own pace.

Math, Science, and Cultural Studies

Bead materials and number rods build real number sense before symbols, leading into early addition and subtraction. Science experiments, geography, and cultural studies broaden the year, and Spanish enrichment continues from preschool.

Classroom Routines and Independence

As the oldest children at Ardenwood, pre-k students take ownership of classroom jobs, present their work to the group, and learn to follow multi-step directions. These habits are what kindergarten teachers notice first.

Full-Day Schedule, One Drop-Off

The Ardenwood campus is open 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, so pre-k families do not need a separate after-care arrangement. Younger siblings in preschool are on the same campus, with one pick-up for everyone.

Pre-K Enrollment

Ardenwood Pre-K Program Details

Address

4938 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94544. The pre-k classroom is on our Ardenwood campus, in Ardenwood Plaza off Paseo Padre Pkwy, minutes from Highway 84, the Dumbarton Bridge, and I-880.

Hours

Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 6:00pm. The academic day and extended care are included in the same schedule.

Ages & Openings

The Ardenwood pre-k serves children in the year before kindergarten, typically ages 4 to 5. Contact the campus for the current age cutoff, openings, and whether a mid-year start is available.

After Pre-K

Children leave Ardenwood pre-k reading simple words, writing their name and short sentences, counting and adding with confidence, and comfortable in a structured classroom. Families who move on to local TK or kindergarten can return for our after-school program.

Tuition & Assistance

We accept subsidized families and offer a sibling discount, which many Ardenwood families use when more than one child is enrolled on campus. Learn about financial assistance or ask for current tuition when you tour.

Phone & Contact Info

Phone: 510-745-7311
Email: ardenwood@levelupmontessori.com
Tours are by appointment. Schedule your tour online or call the campus directly.

The Path to Pre-K at Ardenwood

Most Ardenwood pre-k students have been with us since the preschool years, which is why they arrive ready. Families new to Level Up Montessori are welcome to join at pre-k too. Explore everything offered at our Ardenwood location.

Play area with slides at the Level Up Montessori Ardenwood campus in Fremont.

Preschool Program

Hands-on Montessori materials, early literacy and math, and a structured daily routine that builds confident, curious learners.

After-School Program

Pick-up from nearby schools, a familiar Montessori environment, and a calm, supervised afternoon for TK and kindergarten students.

About Our Ardenwood Campus

See the full Ardenwood location page for the campus gallery, parent reviews, and every program offered in Ardenwood Plaza.

Our Montessori Curriculum

How Montessori, Creative Curriculum, and our Kindness Curriculum work together in every Ardenwood classroom.

Ardenwood Pre-K FAQs

These are the questions Ardenwood parents ask most often when planning the year before kindergarten.

The Ardenwood pre-k program serves children in the year before kindergarten, typically ages 4 to 5. Call the campus at 510-745-7311 for the current age cutoff and openings, or schedule a tour.
Yes. The Ardenwood campus is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and the pre-k academic day and extended care are part of the same schedule, so no separate after-care is needed.
Letter formation and phonics leading into early reading, writing their name and short sentences, number sense with early addition and subtraction, science and cultural studies, practical life skills, and continued Spanish, music, yoga, and dance enrichment.
Pre-k at Ardenwood is a dedicated kindergarten-readiness year. The work is more structured, writing and reading practice happen daily, children take on leadership roles as the oldest students on campus, and teachers focus on the routines and independence kindergarten expects.

No. Many Ardenwood pre-k students come up from our preschool, but children new to Level Up Montessori are welcome. Teachers assess where each child is and individualize their work from day one.
Ardenwood teachers share weekly classwork, Brightwheel updates, and parent conferences so you can see progress in writing, reading, math, and social skills across the year.
Yes. Level Up Montessori accepts subsidized families and offers a sibling discount. Learn more about financial assistance or contact the Ardenwood campus for current pre-k tuition.
Yes. Ardenwood offers preschool programs on the same campus, and the sibling discount applies.

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Pre-K Near You

Pre-K for Families Near Ardenwood, Fremont

Families from Newark, Northgate, Cabrillo, and the rest of north Fremont choose Ardenwood for pre-k because of the individualized Montessori academics and the 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM schedule that removes the need for separate after-care, and because Ardenwood Plaza is right on the Highway 84 and Paseo Padre Pkwy route that Peninsula and Newark commuters already drive. These are nearby communities we serve from Ardenwood, not additional campuses.

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