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Exploring Minds Montessori Pre-School

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

6047 And 6051 Fulton Ave, Valley Glen, CA 91401

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
8/21/2024
Total visits
1

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

Exploring Minds Montessori Pre-School provides a developmentally-based learning environment based on Dr. Maria Montessori's teachings for children ages 2.6–6 years. The program uses Montessori materials and philosophy to support natural curiosity, develop independence, and inspire self-motivated learners.

Philosophy
The Montessori philosophy and materials are designed to support and engage the natural curiosity and growth of the whole child. Materials develop basic capacities: control of movement, refinement of senses, self-motivated learning, purposeful movement, and independence.
Ages served
2.6 – 6 years of age
Hours
2-day program: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM (full-time) or 8:30 AM–1:30 PM (part-time); 3-day program: Monday & Wednesday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM (full-time) or 8:30 AM–1:30 PM (part-time), Friday 8:30 AM–1:30 PM; 5-day program: Monday–Thursday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM (full-time) or 8:30 AM–1:30 PM (part-time), Friday 8:30 AM–1:30 PM

Programs

  • •2-day program
  • •3-day program
  • •5-day program

Highlights

  • ✓Year-round program
  • ✓Montessori materials and methods
  • ✓Family Picnic community event
  • ✓Summer Olympics unit

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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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