About the Program:
The Test of Time
- Founded in 1968 by Judy Ernst, AMI certified Montessori teacher and teacher trainer.
- Manhattan Beach raised and educated.
- Professional development through UCLA.
- After 45 years of ownership Mrs. Ernst continues to be actively involved with the day to day operations of the school.
High Quality Staff
- Longevity, with an average employment length of 10 years – we value our teachers.
- Credentialed Montessori teachers proudly display their diplomas in their classrooms.
Our Curriculum
- Every classroom, preschool through elementary, is brimming with Montessori materials.
- All policies, programs and facilities designed for the safety of your child.
- Emphasis on fine art education.
- Monthly themes emphasizing history, science, biology, horticulture, etc. (with field trips and/or on-site guest demonstrations.)
- Weekly music lessons.
- Weekly foreign language lessons.
- Art, cooking and yoga lessons.