Toddler Program — Montessori Academy Culver City

Toddler Program in Culver City

Montessori Academy Culver City Toddler Program for ages 2-3. Year-round, 7 AM-6 PM, 1:5 ratio, Mandarin and Spanish immersion. No potty training required.

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5881 Green Valley Cir
Culver City, CA 90230
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Year-round, Mon–Fri
1:5 ratio
Teacher-to-child
(310) 215-3388
CA Lic #197419927

Toddler Program at Montessori Academy Culver City

The Toddler Program at Montessori Academy Culver City is built around the Montessori understanding of the sensitive period — the window between ages 2 and 3 when a child's brain is most receptive to language, movement, and order. During the three-hour uninterrupted work cycle each morning, toddlers choose from a prepared environment of hands-on Montessori materials: practical life activities (pouring, spooning, folding), sensorial exploration (texture boards, sound cylinders, color tablets), and early language development through songs, picture classification, and conversation in Mandarin and Spanish.

Nearly 40 years of Montessori toddler education in Culver City — our teaching team includes educators who have been with us for a decade or more.

The campus at 5881 Green Valley Cir, Culver City CA 90230 serves families from Mar Vista, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Venice, and Inglewood. Campus Director Gaby Ponce leads a teaching team of AMS and AMI certified educators who understand that the Toddler stage is not pre-school — it is the foundation of everything that follows. What a child learns about independence, concentration, and care for the environment at age 2 shapes their entire academic trajectory.

Our ~5,000 sq ft indoor campus includes a library and dedicated music/dance room, rare amenities for a Westside toddler program.

Mandarin & Spanish Immersion

Both languages integrated into the daily work cycle — no extra class, no extra fee.

Year-Round, 7 AM–6 PM

Open 50 weeks a year with extended care hours. No summer gap, no holiday childcare scramble.

No Potty Training Req.

Toilet independence is part of the practical life curriculum — not an enrollment barrier.

3-Hour Work Cycle

Uninterrupted morning work time builds concentration and self-regulation from age 2.

AMS/AMI Certified Teachers

All Toddler classroom teachers hold formal Montessori certification.

Tuition from ~$1,675/mo

Full-time and part-time schedules available. Schedule a tour for exact pricing.

From first call to first day — how enrollment works

1

Call or request a tour

Call (310) 215-3388 or submit a tour request online. We schedule within 1–3 business days.

2

45-minute campus tour

See the Toddler classroom while children work. Meet the campus director and ask about current availability.

3

Review enrollment packet

Receive a complete fee sheet, full-time and part-time schedule options, and the enrollment agreement.

4

Secure your spot

A $100 registration fee and $300 deposit confirm your child's place in the Toddler Program.

5

Orientation & first day

Brief parent orientation, then a staggered start to ease your toddler into the classroom community.

Questions about the Toddler Program in Culver City

The Toddler Program at Montessori Academy Culver City serves children ages 2–3, year-round Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Children typically transition to the Primary Program (ages 3–6) after completing the Toddler year.
No. Montessori Academy Culver City does not require potty training as an enrollment prerequisite. Toilet independence is taught through the Practical Life curriculum — children learn at their own pace in a supportive, non-pressured environment.
Mandarin and Spanish. Both are woven into daily lessons, songs, and conversation throughout the Toddler work cycle at no additional cost. This is not a separate language class — it is part of the everyday prepared environment.
1:5 — one teacher for every five children. This is well below California's minimum requirement and allows each teacher to give individualized attention during the three-hour work cycle. The low ratio is one of the most important things to look for in any toddler program.
Tuition is ~$1,675/mo for full-time enrollment. Part-time schedules are available at a lower rate. Schedule a tour to receive a complete fee sheet for your family's specific situation. A $100 registration fee and $300 deposit confirm enrollment.
Schedule a 45-minute campus tour. Tour the Toddler classroom while children are working, meet Campus Director Gaby Ponce, and ask about current availability. Enrollment is confirmed with a $100 registration fee and $300 deposit.
Montessori Academy Culver City serves families from Mar Vista, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Venice, and Inglewood. Call (310) 215-3388 to ask about commute time from your specific neighborhood.

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