Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Hacienda Heights. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Hacienda Heights. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Hacienda Heights. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Hacienda Heights. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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Montessori School of Hacienda Heights, located at 15207 Los Robles Ave in Hacienda Heights, California, is a CCLD-licensed center serving infants through kindergarten with the Montessori method. Licensed since December 2011 with a capacity of 122, the school is led by an AMI-certified head of school with over 30 years of early childhood education experience and employs certified Montessori educators. The curriculum emphasizes child-centered learning through hands-on exploration, phonics, mathematics concepts, and cultural studies, with children advancing at their own pace in a prepared environment. The center has built substantial community engagement with 39 Yelp reviews and serves families across Hacienda Heights, Whittier, La Habra, La Puente, and El Monte. Parents should note that CCLD inspection records from 2022–2025 show one Type A (serious) citation and eight Type B citations, suggesting a higher citation count than average—prospective families should review specific inspection reports through the CCLD portal before enrolling.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Montessori method emphasizing child-centered learning based on Dr. Maria Montessori's vision, delivered by certified Montessori educators. Curriculum covers language-based phonics, math concepts, and cultural arts, letting children learn at their own pace and develop independence.
Programs & activities: Serves infants through kindergarten with a classical education using Montessori values and scientifically made Montessori apparatus for children to explore their learning areas.
What sets it apart: Head of School is certified by the Association Montessori International (AMI) and has over 30 years working in education with preschoolers. Markets a safe and secure facility with a carefully prepared nurturing environment.
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Top 10 in Hacienda Heights
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Best Curriculum
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Best Infant Care
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in Hacienda Heights. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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Best K-Ready
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Hacienda Heights. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.</span>
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