Tuition & Fees · 2026 Rates

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Full-time, part-week, and half-day rates across all three LA campuses — Culver City, West Adams, and Downey. MAOF and CalWORKs subsidies available at Downey. Everything included, nothing hidden.


No hidden fees $100 registration · $300 deposit Language immersion included MAOF & CalWORKs at Downey
3 campuses
3 schedule types
Year-round · 7 AM – 6 PM
Language immersion included
MAOF accepted · Downey
2026 Tuition Rates

Choose your campus and schedule.

All three campuses are open Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 6 PM, year-round. Language immersion is included in every schedule at no additional cost.

Culver City

Montessori Academy
Culver City

5881 Green Valley Cir · Culver City, CA 90230

Full-Time Enrollment

5 days/week · see all time slots below

From $1,745/month · ages 2–6

Part-Week Enrollment

3 days/week · children under 4

From $1,595/month · ages 2–4

Afternoon Half-Day

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM · 5-day rate

From $1,745/month · ages 2–6
Montessori curriculum & all materials
Daily Mandarin & Spanish immersion
Outdoor play · morning snack
7 AM – 6 PM year-round
Connections for Children subsidies accepted — ask us about eligibility
West Adams

Montessori Academy
West Adams

4449 W. Adams Blvd · Los Angeles, CA 90016

Full-Time Enrollment

5 days/week · see all time slots below

From $1,745/month · ages 2–6

Part-Week Enrollment

3 days/week · children under 4

From $1,595/month · ages 2–4

Afternoon Half-Day

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM · 5-day rate

From $1,745/month · ages 2–6
Montessori curriculum & all materials
Daily Mandarin & Spanish immersion
Outdoor play · morning snack
7 AM – 6 PM year-round
Crystal Stairs subsidies accepted — ask us about eligibility
2026 Monthly Rates — Culver City & West Adams

Every time slot & price — no guessing.

Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten – 1st Grade · Starting at age 2

Time SlotDays/WeekMonthly Rate
7:00 AM – 5:55 PM5 days$2,490
8:00 AM – 5:55 PM5 days$2,440
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM5 days$2,320
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM5 days$2,290
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM5 days$2,195
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM5 days$2,145
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM5 days$2,070
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM5 days$2,020
12:00 PM – 5:55 PM5 days$1,970
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM5 days$1,845
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM5 days$1,745

Rates apply Mon–Fri, year-round for Toddler · Preschool · Kindergarten – 1st Grade starting at age 2.

Children under 4 years
Time SlotDays/WeekMonthly Rate
7:00 AM – 5:55 PM3 days$2,290
8:00 AM – 5:55 PM3 days$2,215
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM3 days$2,120
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM3 days$2,090
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM3 days$1,970
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM3 days$1,920
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM3 days$1,870
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM3 days$1,845
12:00 PM – 5:55 PM3 days$1,795
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM3 days$1,670
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM3 days$1,595

3-day schedules available for children under 4. Any 3 days Mon–Fri. Contact your campus to confirm slot availability.

One-Time & Recurring Fees

Everything you pay — clearly listed.

No surprise fees. No term-based billing changes. The only costs beyond monthly tuition are listed here.

Fee Amount When Refundable? Notes
Registration Fee $100 Once, at enrollment Non-refundable Covers paperwork, classroom setup, and material allocation
Supply Fee $600 Annual (per school year) Covers classroom supplies and materials for the school year
T-Shirt (optional) $13 – $18 At enrollment $13 short sleeve · $18 long sleeve
Enrollment Deposit $300 Once, at enrollment confirmation Refundable Refundable if child completes the full school year (Sept – June) and no contract extensions are signed
Monthly Tuition Contact campus 1st of each month Covers curriculum, materials, language immersion, and extended hours
Meals (Downey) Included Ongoing Hot breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack included in Downey tuition
Meals (CC & WA) Optional Per day or pack Families may bring lunch; campus lunch add-on available
Language Immersion Included Ongoing No separate language fee — Mandarin/Spanish/French/Tagalog is part of the curriculum
Webby Enrichment Additional cost Optional / term-based Optional after-school enrichment programs (not Montessori curriculum)
Schedule Change No fee As needed Switching from part-week to full-time (or vice versa) has no administrative fee
Late Pickup (12:00 – 5:00 PM window) $15 / $25 As incurred $15 for the first 15 minutes; $25 thereafter. Applies to pickups outside your contracted end time.

What We Teach — Included in Every Schedule

We offer phonics, reading, writing, math, Spanish, Mandarin, gardening, music education, in-house field trips, yoga, art, cultural diversity, and much more — all included in your monthly tuition at no extra charge.

What's Included

Everything in your tuition — no extras to unlock.

Every Montessori Academy family receives the same premium experience. Language immersion, extended hours, and prepared environment access are all part of the base rate.

Full Montessori Curriculum

The complete Montessori framework — Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural Studies — delivered daily in the prepared environment.

Daily Language Immersion

Mandarin + Spanish at Culver City and West Adams. Spanish + French + Tagalog at Downey. Woven into every day — not a separate add-on class.

7 AM – 6 PM Year-Round

No summer closure. No early dismissal days that wreck your work schedule. Open every weekday from 7 AM to 6 PM, all 52 weeks of the year.

All Montessori Materials

Premium wooden Montessori materials — pink tower, bead chains, sandpaper letters, moveable alphabet, geometric solids — all included, no supply list.

Mixed-Age Classroom

Ages 2–6 learning together in the same prepared environment. Older children model skills; younger children are inspired. No artificial age segregation.

MAOF at Downey — Full Coverage

The Downey campus accepts MAOF and CalWORKs subsidies for full-time enrollment. Eligible families access the complete program at little to no out-of-pocket cost.

Outdoor Play & Gross Motor

Daily outdoor time in campus play areas. Gross motor development, sensory outdoor activities, and gardening at select campuses.

Meals at Downey

Hot breakfast, hot lunch, and afternoon snack are included in Downey tuition — prepared fresh daily. No separate meal plan required.

Flexible Schedule Changes

Need to change from 3 days to 5 days? Or from full-time to half-day? No re-enrollment fee. Changes based on availability, typically within one week.

Subsidies & Financial Aid

Childcare subsidies accepted at all three campuses.

Montessori Academy works with multiple California childcare subsidy agencies. Depending on your campus and income eligibility, vouchers can significantly reduce — or fully cover — monthly tuition.

Contact your preferred campus and our team will help you understand what your voucher covers and assist with the paperwork.

MAOF Subsidy Guide

Culver City — Connections for Children

The Culver City campus accepts subsidies through Connections for Children, a local childcare resource and referral agency serving the Westside. Contact Connections for Children to check eligibility and begin your voucher application.

West Adams — Crystal Stairs

The West Adams campus accepts subsidies through Crystal Stairs, a leading childcare subsidy agency serving South and West LA. Contact Crystal Stairs to check eligibility and apply for childcare assistance.

Downey — MAOF (Mexican American Opportunity Foundation)

Covers full-time enrollment at Downey for income-eligible families. Application processed through MAOF directly. Our team helps with all paperwork.

Downey — CalWORKs

State childcare subsidy for CalWORKs participants. Voucher authorization typically covers full-time enrollment. Coordinate with your caseworker for hours approval.

Downey — CSPP & CCTR

California State Preschool Program and Child Care and Development Fund contracts. Ask the Downey campus about current availability of CSPP and CCTR slots.

Downey — Head Start

Head Start serves families at or below 100% of the federal poverty level. Our team can refer families who may qualify for Head Start programs in the Downey area.

FAQ

Your tuition questions, answered.

Montessori Academy tuition varies by campus and schedule. Contact your preferred campus for 2026 current rates. All tuition includes language immersion, extended hours 7 AM–6 PM, and the full Montessori curriculum — there is no separate charge for these.
All campuses charge a $100 non-refundable registration fee and a $300 deposit upon enrollment confirmation. The $300 deposit is applied toward your first month's tuition — it is not an additional cost. MAOF/CalWORKs families at Downey may have different deposit requirements.
Yes. The Downey campus accepts MAOF and CalWORKs childcare subsidies for eligible families. MAOF covers full-time enrollment and includes the language immersion program. Contact the Downey campus at (562) 291-2324 to begin the subsidy enrollment process.
Montessori Academy offers a sibling discount for families enrolling multiple children simultaneously at the same campus. Contact your specific campus director to discuss current sibling discount availability and eligibility.
Monthly tuition includes the full Montessori curriculum, all Montessori materials, daily language immersion (Mandarin and Spanish at CC/WA; Spanish, French, and Tagalog at Downey), outdoor play, and extended care from 7 AM to 6 PM. Downey tuition also includes hot breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.
The main additional fees are the $100 registration fee (one-time, non-refundable) and the $300 enrollment deposit (applied to first month). Optional Webby enrichment activities are available at an additional cost. Meals are included at Downey; CC and WA families may bring lunch or purchase a lunch add-on.
Montessori Academy's tuition is competitive with other private Montessori and premium preschools in Culver City and West Adams. Compared to programs offering equivalent extended hours (7 AM–6 PM), year-round availability, and daily dual language immersion, Montessori Academy typically represents strong value. Many comparable programs charge more for fewer included services.
Montessori Academy accepts check, bank transfer, and major credit cards for monthly tuition. Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. Contact your campus for auto-pay setup options.
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