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Montessori Children's Place (Closed 2015)

390 Arcturus St
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

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About the School

Montessori Children's Place is "The Most Respected Montessori School in Town!" We offer a truly enriched Montessori curriculum." The child of three, four and five has one intuitive aim: self development.
He desperately wants to develop his resources, his ability to cope with a strange, complex world.
He wants to do and see and learn for himself, through his senses and not through the eyes of an adult.
The child who accomplishes this moves into harmony with his world.
He becomes a full person.
He is educated." The Montessori method of education is a unique cycle of learning designed to take advantage of the child's sensitive years, between 2-6 years, when he or she is able to absorb information from an enriched environment.

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

3 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Montessori Children's Place is "The Most Respected Montessori School in Town!" We offer a truly enriched Montessori curriculum." The child of three, four and five has one intuitive aim: self development. He desperately wants to develop his resources, his ability to cope with a strange, complex world. He wants to do and see and learn for himself, through his senses and not through the eyes of an adult. The child who accomplishes this moves into harmony with his world. He becomes a full person. He is educated." The Montessori method of education is a unique cycle of learning designed to take advantage of the child's sensitive years, between 2-6 years, when he or she is able to absorb information from an enriched environment.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Montessori Children's Place?

The application deadline for Montessori Children's Place is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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