Since 1980, we have provided two to six year old children of Van Nuys and the neighboring cities of Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City, North Hollywood, Panorama City, Arleta, Lake Balboa and Reseda with a distinguished Montessori Preschool education.
Our school operates year-round and offers Full-Time and Part-Time schedules alongside Extended Daycare.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1979
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- At Sunflower Montessori Preschool of Van Nuys; we have refined our curriculum and environment to follow Dr. Maria Montessori`s Montessori Method of education. Our passionately dedicated teachers accompany children in their journey to reach their maximum physical, social, emotional, and cognitive potentials.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sunflower Montessori School?
The application deadline for Sunflower Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sunflower Montessori School is North Hills Prep (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Valley School (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Valley School
(1)
15700 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 786-4720
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 786-4720
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Happy Preschool Land
Daycare / Preschool
15727 Vanowen St
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-1982
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-1982
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
North Hills Prep
Special Education School
15339 Saticoy St
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 267-2600
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 267-2600
0.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
6635 Tobias Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-1766
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-1766
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 116 students Tuition listed
14702 Sylvan Street
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 780-6226
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 780-6226
1.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 105 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Hills Prep
Special Education School
15339 Saticoy St
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 267-2600
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 267-2600
0.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
Valley High School & Learn
Special Education School
15314 Rauen St
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-3746
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-3746
1.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students
8854 Haskell Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-3213
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-3213
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 121 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
St. Genevieve High School
(Catholic)
13967 Roscoe Blvd
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 894-6417
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 894-6417
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 874 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 10
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Valley School
(1)
15700 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 786-4720
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 786-4720
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
North Hills Prep
Special Education School
15339 Saticoy St
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 267-2600
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 267-2600
0.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
6635 Tobias Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-1766
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-1766
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 116 students Tuition listed
14702 Sylvan Street
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 780-6226
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 780-6226
1.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 105 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
7120 Whitaker Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-4422
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-4422
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Valley School
(1)
15700 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 786-4720
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 786-4720
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Happy Preschool Land
Daycare / Preschool
15727 Vanowen St
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-1982
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-1982
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
7120 Whitaker Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-4422
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-4422
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Tuition listed
8854 Haskell Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-3213
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-3213
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 121 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
14926 Burbank Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 786-0301
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 786-0301
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 97 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bassett Street Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15756 Bassett St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 782-1340
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 782-1340
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Cohasset Street Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15810 Saticoy St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 787-2113
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 787-2113
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Columbus Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Columbus Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-5440
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-5440
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Valerio Street Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15035 Valerio St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 785-8683
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 785-8683
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Robert Fulton College Preparatory
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7477 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 947-2100
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 947-2100
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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