Growing Light Montessori School was founded in 1986 as an in-home daycare to provide a safe, loving and nurturing environment for my daughter and fellow children in the community. As a teacher I fell in love with the Montessori Method after visiting a local Montessori preschool. With my infant daughter in tow, I went back to school at UC Berkeley to complete my degree in Montessori Education.

Our first school was in our home living room with my daughter and a few children and over the years our school has continued to grow, serving the larger community. GLMS was started as a family business and continues to thrive as one while both the school and our family grows. I am very fortunate to work together with my daughter and son in law. The harmony, team spirit and combined skills allow us to create a loving core which we extend to our staff, families, and children, including my grandchildren who graduated from our Lafayette campus. Every day I am inspired and grateful for the Growing Light Montessori community that we are a part of and the difference our team makes to the lives and hearts of the children!

Now with campuses in Oakland (Montclair), Moraga (Commons), and Lafayette (Burton Valley), we serve a child’s creative, educational and developmental needs while offering families an enriching experience within their local communities. Since 1986 we have been serving our communities with educational, social emotional education, and childcare services, we continue to be deeply devoted and honored to have the ability to serve children across the Bay Area. We are here to create a safe and nurturing environment that supports the natural curiosity and creativity of each child, while fostering their inherent love of learning, social integration, and joy.

We are devoted to a cause which fosters the children’s nature and sense of belonging in partnership with a greater community for the well being and celebration of all. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your family and for being a part of our community!

Warmly,

Rachel LaField
Founder of Growing Light Montessori School