At Serendipity Early Care And Education, the focus is on child-centered activities.
This means that the choices are left for the children to make.
This teaches initiative and independence because the choices are not being made for them.
At Serendipity, children activities center on objects and experiences that develop more fully their understanding of what they can see, touch, hear, smell and taste.
Children's natural curiosity and desire to make sense of their world motivates them to become involved in learning activities.
We learn best what we do by ourselves, or as Piaget put it: "Every time we teach a child something we prevent him form discovering it himself.".
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
164 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
11 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Variable based on program, inquire for more information.
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Janet Beaulieu
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The Premier Private School in Arcadia, CA
- At Serendipity Early Care And Education, the focus is on child-centered activities.
- This means that the choices are left for the children to make.
- This teaches initiative and independence because the choices are not being made for them.
- At Serendipity, children activities center on objects and experiences that develop more fully their understanding of what they can see, touch, hear, smell and taste.
- Children's natural curiosity and desire to make sense of their world motivates them to become involved in learning activities.
- We learn best what we do by ourselves, or as Piaget put it: "Every time we teach a child something we prevent him form discovering it himself.".
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Montessori Academy Of Arcadia?
The acceptance rate of Montessori Academy Of Arcadia is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Academy Of Arcadia?
The application deadline for Montessori Academy Of Arcadia is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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