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Baxter Montessori School

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

2101 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/12/2024
Total visits
4

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

Baxter Montessori School is a community-centered Montessori program serving children ages 2 to 6 in Elysian Heights, Los Angeles, operating for fifty years with a focus on affordable, well-staffed early childhood education. The school emphasizes independent learning through Montessori principles including practical life exercises, sensorial materials, and sequential skill progression.

Philosophy
Montessori education based on patient observation of the nature of the child, emphasizing learning by doing through hands-on activities, self-directed learning during uninterrupted work periods, and development of coordination, concentration, and independence. The method builds from concrete, tactile experiences to abstract concepts across language, mathematics, and scientific understanding.
Ages served
2 to 6 years
Outdoor
Daily outdoor play included in routine; outdoor playground available

Programs

  • •Practical Life Exercises
  • •Sensorial Materials
  • •Math
  • •Language
  • •Science
  • •Cultural Studies
  • •Art
  • •Music
  • •Community activities

Highlights

  • ✓One of the longer-standing Montessori programs in the Echo Park/Elysian Heights area, officially licensed in 1970
  • ✓Affordable Montessori education
  • ✓Strong community-centered environment
  • ✓No potty training required

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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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