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Oak Park Turning Point Montessori

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Montessori
Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

5450 Churchwood Drive, Oak Park, CA 91377

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
5
2 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
10/23/2024
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

Oak Park Montessori is a nonprofit Montessori school in Oak Park, California offering child-centered, self-directed learning in prepared environments guided by certified Montessori educators. The school serves infants through early elementary students with programs emphasizing independence, hands-on exploration, and social-emotional growth.

Philosophy
Rooted in authentic Montessori philosophy, the school believes children learn best through self-directed, hands-on experiences at their own pace in a prepared environment. Teachers act as guides and facilitators, observing and supporting each child's unique developmental journey while emphasizing independence, curiosity, respect, concentration, and responsibility.
Ages served
2 months to 6 years

Programs

  • •Montessori Nido Program (Ages 2 months to 2 years)
  • •Montessori Lower Elementary (Ages 2-3 years)
  • •Montessori Foundation Education (Ages 3-6 years)

Highlights

  • ✓Certified Montessori educators and prepared classroom environments
  • ✓Mixed-age classrooms fostering peer teaching and collaboration
  • ✓Hands-on Montessori materials for self-directed learning
  • ✓Focus on practical life activities, sensorial exploration, and social-emotional development

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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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