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The Beginning Montessori Childrens House

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

West Hills, CA

7475 Fallbrook Ave, West Hills, CA 91307

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only preschool in West Hills
  • Smaller classes than 94% of preschools in California
  • Serving families in West Hills since at least 2011

In West Hills, California, The Beginning Montessori Childrens House is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 6 students attend, with roughly 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of preschool programs in California. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 8 hours, 250 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
6
Teachers
10 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
0.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 3 girls, 3 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 8 hours
School year
250 days
Library
Yes
Supports homeschooling
Yes, a main role of this school

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 94% of preschool programs in California (1 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of preschool programs in California.
    • Compared with 372 preschool programs in California.

    Students by survey year

    24’11–1224’13–1423’15–1610’19–204’21–226’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K30
    K6

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino33%
    Two or more races33%
    White17%
    Asian17%

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    Questions about The Beginning Montessori Childrens House

    What grades does The Beginning Montessori Childrens House serve?

    The Beginning Montessori Childrens House serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend The Beginning Montessori Childrens House?

    About 6 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Beginning Montessori Childrens House?

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