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Sunflower Montessori Preschool & Day Care - Van Nuys

4.0(11)

#36 of 38 in Los Angeles

15520 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406, USA, Los Angeles, California 91406

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4.0 (11)

This school

4.0★

Los Angeles avg

4.8★

California avg

4.8★

More reviewed than 83% of Montessori listings in Los Angeles.

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Is this an accredited Montessori school?

No accreditation or membership from a recognized Montessori body (AMI, AMS, or Montessori Canada) is on file for this listing. Because "Montessori" isn't a protected trademark in the US or Canada — a 1967 USPTO ruling put the term in the public domain — any school can use the name regardless of how closely it follows the method. That doesn't mean this school isn't authentically Montessori; it means accreditation status isn't the way to check here. Ask the school directly about their teacher training (look for AMI or AMS-trained staff) and ask to observe a classroom work cycle.

Accreditation is not the same as an operating licence. A provincial/state child care licence or private school registration only confirms a school is legally allowed to operate — it says nothing about whether the teaching method is Montessori.

Teacher credentials matter too. Ask how many lead teachers hold AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited teacher training — a strong signal independent of the school's own accreditation status.

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Location

15520 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406, USA, Los Angeles, California 91406

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Reviews

Parents report that Sunflower Montessori provides a caring, supportive environment where children show notable progress and develop strong relationships with staff. However, one parent expressed serious concerns about cleanliness and maintenance of the facility, including dirty toys and unsanitary conditions in the outdoor play area.