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Sunflower Montessori School

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

15520 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406

Visit website ↗(818) 781-3662Directions ↗Licensed for 57
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
4/25/2024
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

Sunflower Montessori School has served children ages 2-6 in Van Nuys since 1980, following Dr. Maria Montessori's educational method. The school operates year-round and offers full-time, part-time, and extended daycare schedules.

Philosophy
Montessori Method—viewing the child as naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared environment that values the human spirit and development of the whole child across physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains.
Ages served
2 to 6 years old
Outdoor
Children of similar ages participate in various activities of play in the yard, giving them opportunities to run, play, and imagine.

Programs

  • •Montessori Preschool
  • •Day Care
  • •Full-Time schedules
  • •Part-Time schedules
  • •Extended Daycare

Highlights

  • ✓Operating since 1980
  • ✓Year-round operation
  • ✓Musical events including dance and instruments
  • ✓Gardening and science experiments

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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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