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Hummingbird Montessori Preschool is a welcoming learning environment, providing high quality care to children in the Bay Area since 1996. It is nestled in Albany, in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, amidst an excellent K-12 public school district (AUSD).
Hummingbird places an emphasis on allowing children a safe and fun social environment in which to explore their interests and talents of all kinds. At Hummingbird, we believe a healthy preschool experience is key to a child's success in all future education.
1:4-1:6
Teacher to Student Ratio
29 Years
of Hummingbird classes
8
Students per class
Hummingbird Staff
Jeanne Devin, Director & Head Teacher
Jeanne has been a preschool teacher in the Bay Area for 31 years. She started Hummingbird Montessori in 1996, and is thrilled with what the school has become. She has a BA in Childhood Development from Mills College and is a highly qualified Montessori teacher (AMS Certified) as well. When she isn't teaching, she enjoys doing yoga, hiking the beautiful bay area trails, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her daughter, Lucy.
Carmelita Llamas
Carmelita has over 25 years of teaching in the Montessori method, having worked in multiple Montessori schools. As a mom of 3 kids herself, she sent her kids to Montessori schools as well! Carmelita loves working with children and finding herself with them.
Joe Weaver, Assistant Teacher
Joe is a father of two and has been a Montessori teacher for over 30 years. He has a BA degree from JFK university and a Montessori certification from St. Mary‘s College of Letters and Science. In his spare time, Joe likes to go hiking with his wife of 33 years and their two small dogs. Joe also belongs to a local ballet company and has danced with them for many years. When he is not dancing or hiking, you can find Joe working in the garden, puzzling out a sudoku or reading a good book.