Primary Program — Montessori Academy Downey
Ages 3–6 in a trilingual classroom — Spanish, French & Tagalog. The only trilingual Primary Montessori program in Downey. MAOF subsidies accepted. K–3 elementary on campus.
MAOF, CCTR, CSPP & CalWORKs subsidies accepted. Most Downey-area families qualify for tuition assistance. Call (562) 291-2324 to check your eligibility before your tour.
The Primary Program at Montessori Academy Downey is the only trilingual Montessori classroom in the Downey, Bellflower, and Norwalk area. Children ages 3 through 6 learn in a single mixed-age classroom where Spanish, French, and Tagalog are woven into every lesson, song, and conversation as part of the daily Montessori work cycle — not as a separate language class, and not at extra cost. No other preschool in the 90241 zip code offers this.
Campus Director Veronica Tapia leads a team of AMS and AMI certified teachers at 7515 Firestone Blvd. The Downey campus has a key structural advantage over most Westside Montessori programs: children who complete the Primary cycle at ages 3–6 can continue on the same campus through 3rd grade in the Montessori Academy private elementary program. Families in Bellflower, South Gate, Norwalk, and Pico Rivera choose this campus specifically because they do not want to move their child to a different school after Kindergarten.
For families who face cost barriers, the Downey campus accepts MAOF (Mexican American Opportunity Foundation), CCTR, CSPP, and CalWORKs subsidies. The majority of enrolled Downey families receive some form of tuition assistance. Eligibility is based on income and work or school enrollment — call (562) 291-2324 to check before your tour.
The only trilingual Primary Montessori program in Downey — all three languages daily, no extra fee.
MAOF, CCTR, CSPP, and CalWORKs accepted. Most Downey-area families qualify for tuition assistance.
Primary graduates stay at Montessori Academy Downey through 3rd grade — no school change.
Ages 3–6 together. Children grow from newest student to classroom leader over three years.
Open 50 weeks per year — no summer gap, no scramble for holiday care.
CA Community Care License #198400903. All Primary teachers hold AMS or AMI certification.
Call (562) 291-2324 first. We can tell you in minutes whether you qualify for MAOF, CCTR, or CSPP before you tour.
45-minute campus tour — see the Primary classroom in action, meet Veronica Tapia, and check current openings.
Receive your fee sheet, subsidy paperwork (if applicable), schedule options, and enrollment agreement.
A $100 registration fee and $300 deposit confirm enrollment. Monthly tuition from ~$1,400 (before subsidies).
Brief parent orientation, then a staggered start to ease your child into the trilingual Primary classroom.
Library & music room, Mandarin & Spanish, serving Mar Vista and Marina del Rey families since 1986.
9,000 sq ft outdoor yard, Mandarin & Spanish, serving Mid City and Leimert Park families.
All programs, MAOF subsidy info, K–3 elementary, staff, and enrollment for the Downey campus.
Schedule a free 45-minute tour, check MAOF eligibility, and see the trilingual Primary Program in action.