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Montessori Children's House

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

5550 Atherton, Long Beach, CA 90815

Visit website ↗(562) 431-8880Directions ↗Licensed for 64
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2026-03-23. Last licensing visit: 5/22/2025 (3 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2026-03-23). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Montessori Children's House is a Montessori school serving children ages 2 through 5 years. The school emphasizes individualized learning, whole child education, and research-backed Montessori approaches to foster independence and self-confidence.

Philosophy
Individualized learning with lessons designed for each child when ready to learn; whole child education emphasizing social, emotional, and physical development alongside academics; freedom to move and choose activities to foster independence and self-confidence; supported by current neurology and human development research.
Ages served
2–5 years

Programs

  • •Primary

Highlights

  • ✓Individualized learning tailored to each child's readiness
  • ✓Whole child education approach
  • ✓Freedom to move and choose activities
  • ✓Research-backed Montessori methodology

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