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Heritage Montessori School

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

1435 N. Downs Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Visit website ↗(562) 298-7801Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
7/28/2025
Total visits
7

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

Heritage Montessori School offers Montessori-based programs for infants through elementary students with an emphasis on cognitive and social development. The school features well-educated, Montessori-certified educators in mixed-age classrooms where children work independently or in small groups.

Philosophy
Emphasis on cognitive and social development with mostly individual instruction; teacher has a guiding role. Stimulating learning environments where children work independently or in small groups.
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
Hours
Monday - Friday: 6:45am - 5:30pm; Saturday - Sunday: By appointment only

Programs

  • •Infant Program
  • •Toddler Program
  • •Preschool Program
  • •Kindergarten Program
  • •Elementary Program
  • •Summer Programs
  • •Extra Care

Highlights

  • ✓Montessori-certified and bilingual educators
  • ✓Military and sibling discounts available
  • ✓Early morning care starting at 6:45am and late afternoon care until 5:30pm
  • ✓Over 50 years of combined educator and staff experience

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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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