Montessori Preschools near Gardena, CA
Happy Nook is a warm, family-feeling early childhood center on Fairfax Avenue in Mid-City Los Angeles — a place where babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (6 weeks to age 4) are truly known, nurtured,...
Preschoolers
Preschool in Mid-City Los Angeles near Fairfax, Beverly Grove & Hancock Park. Licensed Montessori & Reggio Emilia inspired preschool program, ages 2–4, play-based learning in small groups. Organic snacks, art, early literacy & outdoor exploration.
Infant Program
Infant daycare in Mid-City Los Angeles near Fairfax, Beverly Grove & Hancock Park. Licensed Montessori & Reggio Emilia inspired infant care, 6 weeks–18 months, 1:3 ratio. Small-group baby daycare with organic snacks, sensory play & outdoor time.
Also offers: Toddlers
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At Erna Learn & Play Academy, children are welcomed into a warm, nurturing home environment where they can learn, explore, and grow. With 20+ years of Early Childhood Education experience, we provide...
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At Bloom, we believe bright minds and kind hearts grow together. Our child-centered program nurtures the whole child through play-based learning, Montessori and Reggio Emilia-inspired experiences,...
Montessori Preschool Program
Bloom Infant Nurture & Wellness Program
Building secure, curious, confident beginnings.
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Spanish language immersion nursery program specializing in infant, toddler and preschool children. Program offers a variety of age-appropriate activities that focus on each child’s social, emotional,...
Montessori Preschool Program
Before and After Care Program
Also offers: Daycare Program
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Julie Eunmi Han is a licensed child care home offering preschool programs located in Gardena, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Bluejay Daycare is a small, home-based daycare where children can feel comfortable, have fun and learn through play. We are play-based while also introducing ABCs, 123s, letters, colors and shapes...
Bluejay explorers
Our play-based program encourages learning through hands-on experiences. Toddlers are introduced to ABCs, numbers, colors and shapes through art, sensory play, music, outdoor activities, gardening and age-appropriate learning activities.
Little nest
We include tummy time, sensory play, music, books and lots of one-on-one attention while giving babies a safe and loving space to grow and explore. Each infant follows their own individual schedule.
Speaks Spanish
Legacy Builders Day Care offers children a supportive and friendly environment that’s just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and...
Montessori Preschool Program
Drop-In Care Program
Also offers: Before and After Care Program
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Nature-based preschool program follows Constructivist curriculum. Program takes place Monday through Thursday. Fully integrated music curriculum includes Music Together program. Teacher-to-student...
The Mulberry Tree
Nature-based, arts-infused learning for young children. The Mulberry Tree features an excellent ratio of trained and credentialed teachers so that each unique child can learn, explore, and grow.
Before and After Care Program
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Infant center, daycare, and pre-school program offering Montessori-inspired lessons. Children receive individualized attention and teacher offers customized daily schedules to suit each child and...
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Facility provides curriculum to focus on "whole child" in areas of social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Children are encouraged to learn through hands on experiences, exploration and...
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Home-based childcare program offering a three-day Montessori program and environment for young children. Early education curriculum blends Montessori method with art, yoga, science, and experiential...
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Preschools near Gardena, CA
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Dynamic bilingual French/English preschool using play-based and language immersion education methods. Cooking, art, and physical activities are part of the daily schedule. Extracurricular afterschool...
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We have been operating since 2010. We provide a nurturing, in-home daycare for infants and toddlers. We believe that children learn best through play and through modeling good manners and respect for...
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Rainbow Child Development Center has inspired young minds the Los Angeles community with high- quality preschool since 1981. We combine kindergarten readiness with the joy of play-based learning and...
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Led by Monica Green, an educator with over 22 years of experience, Green Family Childcare provides a nurturing, bilingual (English/Spanish) environment for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Serving...
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We provide personalized care in a nurturing home-based setting that encourages play, exploration, and creativity. Our bilingual program promotes cultural awareness, offers flexible scheduling for...
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Footsteps Child Care – Mid-City is a Spanish-immersion, play-based program for children 6 months–6 years. We began in Playa Vista in 2019 and grew out of family demand to open our Mid-City location....
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Home-based child care facility for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Children learn in a mixed-age environment that fosters growth and socio-emotional development. Bilingual...
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Discover the magic of early childhood at Maple Tree Academy, where our infant, preschool, and TK programs are inspired by RIE, Reggio, and Soka philosophies. Join us for a group tour and see how we...
Big Leaf Maples
Our Big Leaf Maples dive into our Reggio-inspired program filled with art, dance, music, science, gardening, and STEMs. With access to our Atelier and creative spaces, children bring their ideas to life while educators support their growth through each exciting stage.
TK
The TK program at MTA expands the Big Leaf Maple curriculum for children ages 4-5.5 years and fully prepares them for Kindergarten. The projects and learning are more focused and structured in order to prepare the children academically and socially as they enter their elementary school years.
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Guides
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FAQs About Gardena Montessori Preschools
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What is the best age to start Montessori daycare/preschool?
- While Montessori preschools commonly accept children between the ages of 2.5 and 3, enabling them to engage with the Montessori philosophy during essential developmental years, Montessori daycares often extend their services to even younger children, including infants.
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What is Montessori education?
- Montessori education is a child-centered approach to learning developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. It emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play.
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What does Montessori mean?
- Derived from Dr. Maria Montessori's teachings, "Montessori" signifies an educational philosophy that promotes hands-on, self-directed learning and values each child's individual development.