Welcome to Arcadia Montessori School – Inspiring Young Minds Since 1963

Discover the oldest Montessori school in the San Gabriel Valley, where our legacy of excellence has empowered children aged 2–6 for over 60 years.

We Nurture Independence Through the Montessori Method
At Arcadia Montessori School our mission is to provide a warm, nurturing, safe environment that will guide children to develop to their fullest potential. Through a prepared environment each child is encouraged to learn and explore their interests and natural curiosity with hands-on materials, mixed-age classrooms, and trained teachers. Our goal is to build confidence, creativity, and a love for lifelong learning.

Programs That Grow with Your Child
Toddler & Primary (Ages 2–6): Emphasizing practical life, sensorial, language, math, and cultural studies—each at the child’s pace.

In mixed-age environments, students deepen their leadership, literacy, numeracy, and we even office Dance, Gymnastics, and Chinese Language Immersion.

Expert Faculty & Loving Community
Guided by Owner-Director Cheryl Roberts—since 1976 and holding a Speech Pathology degree from CSULA—our teaching team is fully Montessori-trained and vetted (CPR-certified, live-scanned). We’re a multi‑generational school: many of our staff attended Arcadia Montessori themselves!

Why Families Choose Us

  • Established in 1963, Arcadia is recognized for its steady leadership, welcoming atmosphere, and Montessori authenticity.
  • Arcadia Montessori School provides programs for children ages 2 through 6 years old in Arcadia, California and the surrounding areas. 
  • Consistency matters: Our teachers stay with us for years, creating a stable, nurturing environment.
  • Inclusive admissions—open to all children who are age‑appropriate and we can even help with toilet‑training.
  • We are accepting applications for the current school year, as well as for summer and fall. 

Ready to Explore Arcadia Montessori?

We would like to sincerely thank the Arcadia Montessori community for 6 decades of support. It truly has been an honor of a lifetime to be entrusted with your children and to provide each child with a safe and loving environment to learn and thrive.