Arcadia Children's Ed Center is a well established preschool for children ages 2-6.
Our philosophy is one of combining academics with a social development program.
We serve a nutritious hot lunch and two snacks daily.
We have large outside play areas and clean classrooms. By choosing ACEC, your child will be cared for in a safe environment and will be well prepared for his/her entry into elementary school.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Learning Tree Montessori Of Arcadia ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1993
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$750/month-2 year old rooms;$700/month-3 to 5 year old rooms including kindergarten
Admissions Director
Hayley Simon
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.' — Maria Montessori
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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