Where little minds grow strong roots.
A warm, award-winning Montessori school where children from 6 weeks to 6 years learn at their own pace — blending authentic Montessori with Common Core and S.T.E.A.M.
Best of 2025BusinessRate · Preschool- Licensed · DSS #198017095 / #198017096
- Infant through Kindergarten
- Government funding accepted
- Enrichment included at no extra cost
A Montessori path for every age
Six age-based classrooms, each prepared for exactly where your child is today.
6 weeks – 12 monthsInfant
Warm, responsive care and gentle sensory play that build trust, language and first movements.
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12 – 24 monthsToddler
Busy little hands discover words, movement, music and the joy of doing it “all by myself.”
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2 – 3 yearsPre-Primary
Hands-on Montessori materials grow focus, coordination, early language and number sense.
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3 – 4 yearsPrimary
Reading readiness, math, science and culture in a calm, beautifully prepared classroom.
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4 – 5 yearsAdvanced Primary
Phonics, operations and bigger projects that stretch confident four- and five-year-olds.
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5 – 6 yearsTK / Kindergarten
Montessori meets Common Core for a joyful, confident start to elementary school.
Explore the program →Montessori at heart. Ready for school.
Our classrooms combine authentic Montessori with Common Core standards and a S.T.E.A.M. program. Children choose meaningful work, build independence and leave ready for the next step — confident, kind and curious.
Learn at their own pace
Child-led, hands-on lessons that follow each child's interests.
School-ready skills
Phonics, math and Common Core foundations, every day.
S.T.E.A.M. every week
Science, technology, engineering, art and math through play.
Caring teachers
Loving, experienced guides who know every child by name.
We accept government child-care funding
A high-quality Montessori education should be within reach for every family. Walnut accepts several subsidized child-care programs — ask us and we'll walk you through how to apply.
Ask about funding- PUSDPomona Unified School District – Child Development
- CCRCChild Care Resource Center – subsidized child care
- Options for LearningSubsidized child-care programs & services
- Pathways LAHelp paying for child care
What's happening at Walnut
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Loved by Walnut families
The facility is nice, clean and organized. All of the teachers are super friendly, sweet and caring to the kids… The school has a theme for each month and the kids' artwork is displayed in the hallway. My son always has a happy face when I pick him up.
My 3-year-old boy has been attending Walnut Montessori for almost a year now — definitely 5 stars.
Enrichment at no extra charge
Music
Rhythm, melody and harmony that calm, uplift and grow listening, memory and vocabulary.
Hip Hop
High-energy dance to upbeat music that sparks creativity and self-expression.
Ballet
Balance, posture, strength and poise — plus practice following directions.
Fitness & Yoga
Each day begins with yoga or fitness for focus, calm and flexibility.
What ages does Walnut Montessori Academy accept?
We enroll children from 6 weeks old through kindergarten: Infant (6 weeks–12 months), Toddler (12–24 months), Pre-Primary (2–3 years), Primary (3–4 years), Advanced Primary (4–5 years) and TK/Kindergarten (5–6 years).
What are your hours?
Walnut Montessori is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Where is the school located?
We're at 3457 South Nogales Street, West Covina, CA 91792, on the corner of Shakespeare & Nogales — the entrance is on Shakespeare. We serve families from Walnut, West Covina, City of Industry, La Puente and Covina.
Do you accept child-care subsidies?
Yes. We accept PUSD Child Development, CCRC, Options for Learning and Pathways LA. Call (626) 965-9060 and we'll help you apply.
Are enrichment classes extra?
No. Music, hip hop, ballet, fitness and yoga, soccer, art, Chinese, Spanish and computers are part of our weekly curriculum at no extra charge.
Is Walnut Montessori licensed?
Yes. We are licensed by the California Department of Social Services: Day Care #198017095 and Infant Care #198017096.
How do I schedule a tour?
Call (626) 965-9060, email info@walnutmontessori-preschool.com or use our online tour form. Tours are on weekdays so you can see the Montessori work cycle — children are welcome!
Come see Walnut in person
Book a weekday tour — your child is welcome to join.