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Oak Park Turning Point Montessori

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

5450 Churchwood Drive, Oak Park, CA 91377

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
7
2 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
5
Last visit
1/22/2025
Total visits
10

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 education through self-directed, hands-on learning in prepared environments. The school serves infants through early elementary children with certified Montessori educators acting as guides to support each child's individual developmental pace.

Philosophy
Authentic Montessori philosophy emphasizing child-led, self-paced learning with hands-on materials that foster independence, curiosity, respect, and a lifelong love of learning. Children learn through purposeful work in mixed-age, carefully prepared environments guided by certified Montessori educators who honor each child's unique developmental journey.
Ages served
Ages 2 months to 6 years (Nido: 2 months to 2 years; Lower Elementary: 2-3 years; Foundation for Education: 3-6 years)

Programs

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

Highlights

  • ✓Certified Montessori educators guide children at their own pace
  • ✓Mixed-age classrooms foster peer teaching and collaboration
  • ✓Prepared environments with hands-on, sensory-rich materials for self-directed learning
  • ✓Focus on social-emotional growth, confidence, concentration, and responsibility

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours of operation, Teacher-to-child ratio, Meals and snacks, Outdoor play areas, Summer programs (mentioned but no details), School closure dates. 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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