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West Hills Preschool

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

23350 Welby Way, West Hills, CA 91307

Visit website ↗(818) 704-8274Directions ↗Licensed for 43
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
11/29/2023
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

The Beginning Montessori Children's House has provided 100% Montessori-based education in West Hills, California since 1978, serving infants through kindergarten. The school emphasizes individualized learning, a nurturing environment, and enrichment programs including academics, arts, sports, and languages.

Philosophy
Montessori method focusing on individuality, self-directed learning at own pace, multi-age classrooms that recreate family structure, freedom with boundaries, self-correction and self-assessment, and development of concentration, coordination, and independence from an early age.
Ages served
Infants (Newborn – 24 Months), Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Hours
Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Closed Saturday-Sunday
Outdoor
Multiple engaging outside play areas

Programs

  • •Infant Care
  • •Toddler Program
  • •Preschool
  • •Kindergarten
  • •After School Programs
  • •Summer School & Summer Camp
  • •Mathematics
  • •Language
  • •Science
  • •Geography
  • •Spanish
  • •Arts-Crafts
  • •Computers
  • •Dance
  • •Gymnastics
  • •Tennis
  • •Chess
  • •Martial Arts
  • •Yoga

Highlights

  • ✓41 years of operation since 1978
  • ✓100% Montessori-based education with fully accredited teachers
  • ✓Multi-age classrooms (spanning 3 years) with mentorship model
  • ✓Multiple enrichment programs and activities

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