The Beginning Montessori childrens house encourages independent, self--directed learning for life in a child-centered, international community valuing peace, respect for others and pride in individual differences.
Our goal is to foster a love of learning and to educate children to be caring, socially responsible citizens of their community and world.
The educational and supplemental care programs involve children from 2 years through 6 years of age in three different programs: Toddler,primary and elementary.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Beginning Montessori Childrens House?
The application deadline for The Beginning Montessori Childrens House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to The Beginning Montessori Childrens House is Chaminade College Preparatory-High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West Valley Christian School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Maple Tree Montessori Preschool (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Maple Tree Montessori Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
22700 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 443-0520
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 443-0520
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 93 students
22450 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-4710
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-4710
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7011 Shoup Avenue
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 346-0849
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 346-0849
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Chaminade College Preparatory-High School ![Chaminade College Preparatory-High School Photo]( "Chaminade College Preparatory-High School Photo")
(Catholic)
7500 Chaminade Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
7644 Farralone Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,114 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chaminade College Preparatory-High School ![Chaminade College Preparatory-High School Photo]( "Chaminade College Preparatory-High School Photo")
(Catholic)
7500 Chaminade Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
7644 Farralone Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,114 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Concordia Canoga Park
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7357 Jordan Ave
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 703-6735
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 703-6735
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Tuition listed
Coutin School
Special Education School
7119 Owensmouth Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 992-0301
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 992-0301
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Tuition listed
De Toldeo High School
(Jewish)
22622 Vanowen St.
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-0048
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-0048
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
22450 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-4710
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-4710
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7011 Shoup Avenue
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 346-0849
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 346-0849
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
7644 Farralone Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,114 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Concordia Canoga Park
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7357 Jordan Ave
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 703-6735
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 703-6735
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of The Valley School ![Our Lady Of The Valley School Photo]( "Our Lady Of The Valley School Photo")
(Catholic)
22041 Gault St
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 592-2894
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 592-2894
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Maple Tree Montessori Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
22700 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 443-0520
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 443-0520
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 93 students
22450 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-4710
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-4710
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7011 Shoup Avenue
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 346-0849
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 346-0849
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
7644 Farralone Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,114 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Canoga Park Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
7839 Topanga Canyon Blvd
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-3035
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-3035
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22944 Enadia Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 595-3900
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 595-3900
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22250 Elkwood St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 702-1200
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 702-1200
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22250 Elkwood St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 456-4590
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 456-4590
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8118 Capistrano Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 883-8981
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 883-8981
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7330 Winnetka Ave.
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 309-2777
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 309-2777
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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