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Beginning Montessori Academy, The

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

3970 Maine Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
4/24/2025
Total visits
3

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

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

About this preschool

Beginning Montessori Academy serves children ages 18 months to 5 years using a Montessori-based curriculum with locations in Pomona, Azusa, and Baldwin Park. The school offers full-day and part-day programs, including subsidized State Preschool options and Transitional Kindergarten.

Philosophy
Montessori-based program that empowers children to be their own guides in exploration and discovery, with commitment to fostering high-quality, nurturing, and developmentally rich learning environments.
Ages served
18 Months – 5 Years
Hours
Full-day: 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; A.M. program: 7:45 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.; Afternoon program: 12:15 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.; Montessori Only program: 7:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Meals
A healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks are served daily.

Programs

  • •Full-day Montessori preschool
  • •Part-day Montessori preschool (A.M. and Afternoon)
  • •Montessori Only program
  • •State Preschool (income-qualifying, free half-day)
  • •Transitional Kindergarten
  • •Summer Camp (July 1 – August 15th)

Highlights

  • ✓Montessori Diploma and B.A. in Education for supervisors and directors
  • ✓Teachers hold minimum A.A. degree in Child Development and Teacher's Permit
  • ✓Free half-day State Preschool for qualifying families
  • ✓Alumni demonstrate proficiency in language and mathematics at least one grade higher than average

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