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Casa Dei Maria Montessori Preschool

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

8230 Fallbrook Avenue, West Hills, CA 91304

Visit website ↗(818) 348-8800Directions ↗Licensed for 36
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
11
2 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
7/2/2025
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

Casa Dei Maria Montessori is a child-centered Montessori preschool serving infants through kindergarten in the West San Fernando Valley. The school emphasizes experiential learning, independence, and social-emotional development within a peaceful, nurturing environment.

Philosophy
Child-centered Montessori approach where discovery is led by the child. The school believes that a child's ideas have inherent value and cultivates a space where children lead with confidence, learning through experience that accountability and resilience result from navigating their own successes and mistakes.
Ages served
Infants (3-24 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Pre-K1 (3-4 years), Pre-K2 (4-5 years), Kindergarten (5-7 years)
Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Meals
Breakfast, hot lunch, and healthy snacks provided

Programs

  • •Infant care
  • •Toddler care
  • •Pre-K1
  • •Pre-K2
  • •Kindergarten
  • •After-school care
  • •Summer program

Highlights

  • ✓Montessori curriculum with tactile activities and independent work
  • ✓Small-class setting with individual attention
  • ✓Comprehensive reporting on individual achievement
  • ✓Scientific investigation opportunities

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-student ratio, Outdoor play space, Specific extracurricular activities offered. 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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