Since 1980, we have provided two to six year old children of Van Nuys and the neighboring cities of Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City, North Hollywood, Panorama City, Arleta, Lake Balboa and Reseda with a distinguished Montessori Preschool education.
Our school operates year-round and offers Full-Time and Part-Time schedules alongside Extended Daycare.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1979
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- At Sunflower Montessori Preschool of Van Nuys; we have refined our curriculum and environment to follow Dr. Maria Montessori`s Montessori Method of education. Our passionately dedicated teachers accompany children in their journey to reach their maximum physical, social, emotional, and cognitive potentials.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sunflower Montessori School?
The application deadline for Sunflower Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Sunflower Montessori School is North Hills Prep (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Valley School (0.2 miles away)
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Valley School
(1)
15700 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 786-4720
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 786-4720
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Happy Preschool Land
Daycare / Preschool
15727 Vanowen St
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-1982
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-1982
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
North Hills Prep
Special Education School
15339 Saticoy St
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 267-2600
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 267-2600
0.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
6635 Tobias Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-1766
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-1766
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 116 students Tuition listed
14702 Sylvan Street
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 780-6226
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 780-6226
1.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 105 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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