The Beginning Montessori childrens house encourages independent, self--directed learning for life in a child-centered, international community valuing peace, respect for others and pride in individual differences.
Our goal is to foster a love of learning and to educate children to be caring, socially responsible citizens of their community and world.
The educational and supplemental care programs involve children from 2 years through 6 years of age in three different programs: Toddler,primary and elementary.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Beginning Montessori Childrens House?
The application deadline for The Beginning Montessori Childrens House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Beginning Montessori Childrens House is Chaminade College Preparatory-high School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West Valley Christian School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Maple Tree Montessori Preschool (0.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Maple Tree Montessori Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
22700 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 443-0520
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 443-0520
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 93 students
22450 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-4710
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-4710
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7011 Shoup Avenue
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 346-0849
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 346-0849
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
7500 Chaminade Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 student Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
7644 Farralone Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,114 student Sports: 11 Tuition listed
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