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West Valley Montessori

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

20211 Saticoy Street, Winnetka, CA 91306

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
7
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
5/23/2024
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

West Valley Montessori is a Montessori-based preschool located in Winnetka, California serving families in surrounding areas. The school provides programs from infancy through kindergarten with a focus on independence, academic excellence, and social-emotional development.

Philosophy
Montessori education empowers children to value their own ideas and recognize the impact of their decisions. The school nurtures the whole child, fostering a harmonious balance of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development through hands-on activities and focused floor-mat work in a calm environment.
Ages served
3 months to 7 years (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; Closed weekends and holidays
Meals
Breakfast, hot lunch, and healthy snacks

Programs

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

Highlights

  • ✓All-inclusive tuition
  • ✓Individual attention in small-class setting
  • ✓Comprehensive reporting on individual achievement
  • ✓Accepts CCRC and DCFS

Not stated on their website: Tuition amount, Teacher-child ratio, Outdoor play areas, Specific curriculum details. 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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