Rolling Hills Montessori
Tel:
(310) 377-5722
- Rolling Hills Montessori was a dream come true for owner/Director Michelle Collins, who herself is a Montessori teacher.
- RHM (as it is fondly known) opened it's doors in 2007 and now houses 5 classrooms and 100 children.
- A true Montessori approach is taught by all fully credentialed Montessori teachers and a love of learning is our motto.
- All children receive the highest education offered, and have a lot of fun doing it!.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Students: 100 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 100 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% |
| Average Class Size | 20 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Both Full Day and Half Day programs are offered for Toddler and Pre-Primary Classes. Only Full Day for Kindergarten. Optional extended day care program before and after school. Extra curricular classes offered. Within the curriculum itself: Chinese, Ar |
| Admissions Director | Michelle Collins |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Ballet, Gymnastics, Indoor Soccer, TennisBallet, Gymnastics, Indoor Soccer, Tennis, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Art, Baking, Clay, Gymnastics, Keyboarding, Lego Club, Science, Tennis |
School Notes
- Montessori has achieved success throughout the world.
- Montessori is a totally positive environment for children.
- The role of the teacher is to be an invisible guide.
- Each child is taught both individually and in groups.
- Mixed age groups offer the opportunity for responsibility.
- Children work at their own pace and at their own level.
- Children respect one another and their surroundings.
- Each child has the opportunity to reach full potential.
- Montessori is a dynamic 'whole brain' experience.
- Montessori teaches decision-making and self-confidence.
- Children learn to be independent problem-solvers.
- Skills learned in a Montessori classroom remain for life.
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Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Rolling Hills Montessori is Chadwick School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Peninsula Heritage School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is New Horizons Child Devmnt Center (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palos Verdes PeninsulaNew Horizons Child Devmnt CenterDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 64 students
0.1 miles
26945 Rolling Hills Rd
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4349 0.1 PK-K
64 - Palos Verdes Peninsula Grades: K-8 | 128 students
0.1 miles
26944 Rolling Hills Road
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-4795 0.1 K-8
128 - Palos Verdes Peninsula Grades: K-8 | 416 students
0.6 miles
26444 Crenshaw Blvd
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4848 0.6 K-8
416 - Palos Verdes Peninsula Grades: K-12 | 855 students
0.8 miles
26800 Academy Drive
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543 0.8 K-12
855 - TorranceCenter For Learning UnlimitedSpecial Education SchoolGrades: 1-12 | 24 students
1.2 miles
2785 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste G
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 997-1900 1.2 1-12
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