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Now Enrolling for Summer and Fall 2025!

Give your child a head start at an award-winning Montessori preschool in Winnetka, CA. We offer accredited Montessori toddler care, preschool, and kindergarten programs for children ages 18 months to 6 years.

Limited spaces available – Apply now to reserve your spot for the 2025 school terms!

Classes

In our Montessori preschool classrooms, children choose activities independently from open shelves filled with hands-on, self-correcting materials. Learning happens naturally as they work in quiet concentration at tables or on floor mats, developing focus, confidence, and a love for learning.

Our award-winning Montessori programs in Winnetka, CA follow the authentic Montessori method and support children from 18 months to 6 years old

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Infant

At 18 months, children develop independence. Montessori nurtures confidence, intelligence, and strength through engaging activities, allowing them to explore, learn, and grow independently in their own way.

18-24 Months Old

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Toddler

Montessori’s prepared environment fosters self-discipline, choice, and personality development. We teach Practical Life, Sensorial Education, Math, Language, Culture, Art, and Music to support holistic child growth.

2-3 Years Old

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Pre K1

Pre-K1 (3-4 years) fosters independence through Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Geography, and Science. Activities develop motor skills, self-care, courtesy, and exploration of the world.

3-4 Years Old

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Pre K2

Second Year (4-5 years) enhances independence through Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Geography, and Science. Activities refine motor skills, self-care, courtesy, problem-solving, and exploration.

4-5 Years Old

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Kindergarten

Third Year (5-6 years) builds independence through Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Geography, and Science. Activities enhance motor skills, problem-solving, reading, writing, critical thinking, and exploration.

5-6 Years Old

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Maria's Montessori School in Winnetka, CA, offers a nurturing environment with Montessori materials and experienced teachers. We emphasize dignity, academic excellence, and early reading skills.

Nutritious meals, love, and care support children’s growth at every developmental stage.

Social workers, Parents, and Therapists are welcome!

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Now enrolling for Summer and Fall 2025! Give your child a joyful start at an award-winning Montessori preschool in Winnetka, CA.

We welcome CCRC applicants and all families seeking a nurturing, child-centered approach to early education. At Maria’s Montessori School, your child’s academic growth, social development, and natural curiosity are at the heart of everything we do.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our Montessori preschool is built on five core principles:


  • Respect for the child
  • Self-directed learning
  • Hands-on, sensory-based education
  • Freedom within limits
  • A carefully prepared environment

These values create the foundation for a joyful, meaningful educational journey from toddler care through kindergarten.