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Valmonte Early Learning Academy

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

3801 Via La Selva, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Visit website ↗(310) 791-5078Directions ↗Licensed for 285
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 3/19/2025 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Valmonte Early Learning Academy is a preschool program within the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District led by Director/Principal Carolyn Martinez, who has 17 years of early childhood education experience. The school emphasizes parent participation and communication to support children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

Philosophy
Parent participation is encouraged. Communication between parent and teacher helps foster children's learning experiences. The school focuses on watching children grow physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively.

Programs

  • •Weekly cooking projects
  • •Mystery Reader program
  • •Summer school

Highlights

  • ✓Director with 17 years early childhood education experience
  • ✓Parent volunteer opportunities
  • ✓Summer school program available

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours, Ages served, Teacher ratio, Meals provided, Outdoor space details, Religious affiliation. 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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