Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Beginning Montessori Childrens House
About the School
- 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 (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-K | 93 students
Daycare / Preschool
22700 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 443-0520
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
22450 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-4710
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Jewish
7011 Shoup Avenue
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 346-0849
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 18
Catholic
7500 Chaminade Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,114 students
Sports: 11
Baptist
7644 Farralone Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 18
Catholic
7500 Chaminade Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,114 students
Sports: 11
Baptist
7644 Farralone Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7357 Jordan Ave
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 703-6735
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
7119 Owensmouth Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 992-0301
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
Jewish
22622 Vanowen St.
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-0048
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
22450 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-4710
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Jewish
7011 Shoup Avenue
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 346-0849
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,114 students
Sports: 11
Baptist
7644 Farralone Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7357 Jordan Ave
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 703-6735
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
22041 Gault St
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 592-2894
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-K | 93 students
Daycare / Preschool
22700 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 443-0520
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
22450 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-4710
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Jewish
7011 Shoup Avenue
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 346-0849
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,114 students
Sports: 11
Baptist
7644 Farralone Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
7839 Topanga Canyon Blvd
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-3035
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(818) 595-3900
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 595-3900
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Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Canoga Park Middle School
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(818) 702-1200
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(818) 702-1200
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Ingenium Charter
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(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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(818) 456-4590
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 456-4590
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(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
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Rank:
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Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 883-8981
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 883-8981
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Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 309-2777
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 309-2777
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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