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Deeply Personal. Distinctly Different.
An authentic Montessori school in Palos Verdes and Redondo Beach, serving children from 18 months through 5th grade in a nurturing environment for the past 48 years.
Why Montessori?
Rooted in true Montessori principles, Peninsula Montessori emphasizes individualized learning, hands-on exploration, and the development of independence, curiosity, and confidence. This whole-child approach goes beyond academics to foster social, emotional, and practical life skills, preparing students to thrive as compassionate, creative, and self-motivated leaders.
Our Programs
Dedicated teachers, credentialed in Montessori methods, create an authentic and seamless educational experience for each student.
![Toddler]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760565629/pvpmscom/ay96a49g36m8umngk2lc/PVPMS-43CROP.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760565629/pvpmscom/ay96a49g36m8umngk2lc/PVPMS-43CROP.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760565629/pvpmscom/ay96a49g36m8umngk2lc/PVPMS-43CROP.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760565629/pvpmscom/ay96a49g36m8umngk2lc/PVPMS-43CROP.jpg","width":960}])
At this age, children are eager to explore, full of energy, and determined to do things for themselves.
![Pre-Primary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760565857/pvpmscom/ohg8stcfq50evxyo3lxy/PVPMS-5CROP.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760565857/pvpmscom/ohg8stcfq50evxyo3lxy/PVPMS-5CROP.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760565857/pvpmscom/ohg8stcfq50evxyo3lxy/PVPMS-5CROP.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760565857/pvpmscom/ohg8stcfq50evxyo3lxy/PVPMS-5CROP.jpg","width":960}])
The Pre-Primary Program is the cornerstone of early Montessori education.
![Transition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760565788/pvpmscom/uginlcjuib6v1i6tfhat/PVPMS-24CROP.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760565788/pvpmscom/uginlcjuib6v1i6tfhat/PVPMS-24CROP.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760565788/pvpmscom/uginlcjuib6v1i6tfhat/PVPMS-24CROP.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760565788/pvpmscom/uginlcjuib6v1i6tfhat/PVPMS-24CROP.jpg","width":960}])
The Transition Program guides children from hands-on, concrete exploration into more abstract reasoning and academic independence.
![Lower Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760565673/pvpmscom/efmhd7doekkqocusaubu/PVPMS-42CROP.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760565673/pvpmscom/efmhd7doekkqocusaubu/PVPMS-42CROP.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760565673/pvpmscom/efmhd7doekkqocusaubu/PVPMS-42CROP.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760565673/pvpmscom/efmhd7doekkqocusaubu/PVPMS-42CROP.jpg","width":960}])
The Lower Elementary Program at Peninsula Montessori School marks an exciting stage of growth where curiosity, imagination, and reasoning take center stage.
![Upper Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760565752/pvpmscom/xkbljdckfu7zsnr22to3/PVPMS-30CROP.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760565752/pvpmscom/xkbljdckfu7zsnr22to3/PVPMS-30CROP.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760565752/pvpmscom/xkbljdckfu7zsnr22to3/PVPMS-30CROP.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760565752/pvpmscom/xkbljdckfu7zsnr22to3/PVPMS-30CROP.jpg","width":1155}])
The Upper Elementary Program at Peninsula Montessori School is a time of independence, abstract thinking, and purposeful learning.
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