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Balas Montessori

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

555 S. China Lake Blvd. #100, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Visit website ↗(760) 375-8261Directions ↗Licensed for 75
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
8/25/2025
Total visits
5

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

Balas Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten is a Montessori-based program located in Ridgecrest, California. The school emphasizes cultivating children's natural desire to learn through self-directed exploration and choice rather than pre-selected curricula.

Philosophy
Based on Dr. Maria Montessori's approach, the school believes that education should cultivate a child's natural desire to learn through allowing each child to experience the excitement of learning by their own choice and by perfecting natural tools for learning. The goal is to develop truly educated individuals who continue learning long after classroom hours due to internal motivation and love for knowledge.

Programs

  • •Montessori Curriculum
  • •Preschool
  • •Kindergarten

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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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