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Valley Montessori Academy

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Montessori
Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

11645 Venture Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311

Visit website ↗(661) 706-1671Directions ↗Licensed for 117
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 2/27/2024 (4 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Valley Montessori Academy is a private Montessori school serving children 18 months to 9 years old, with programs designed to foster independence, confidence, and lifelong learning through hands-on, self-directed exploration. The school emphasizes Montessori pedagogy across multiple age groups with certified teachers and structured learning environments.

Philosophy
Fostering Independence, Growing in Peace. The Montessori Method encourages self-directed growth in confidence, independence, and critical thinking, supporting social-emotional and intellectual development through five core areas of study: Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, and Cultural Studies. Core values include respect, peaceful conflict resolution, and global citizenship.
Ages served
18 months to 9 years old (Toddler 18m-36m, Primary 3y-6y, Elementary 6y-9y, Infant program 6 months coming 2026)
Outdoor
Indoor and outdoor play areas; outdoor area with sand and water station

Programs

  • •Toddler Program (18m-36m)
  • •Primary Program/Early Childhood (3y-6y)
  • •Elementary Program (6y-9y)
  • •Infant Program (6 months, coming 2026)

Highlights

  • ✓Montessori-certified teachers with AMI and AMS credentials
  • ✓Small class sizes with 1:6 adult-to-child ratio in Toddler program
  • ✓Multi-age classrooms encouraging collaboration and community
  • ✓Music and Spanish taught regularly

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours of operation, Meals/snacks, Teacher-to-child ratio for Primary and Elementary programs. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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