About A-list

Our intimate classroom environment provides your child the necessary tools to develop and grow in their academics.

Welcome!

A-List Montessori has locations in Culver City and Mar Vista that provides a safe and peaceful learning environment for your preschooler. Our intimate classrooms give your child the necessary tools to develop and grow in their academics and their independence.

The Montessori classroom setting is a carefully prepared environment in which the child can choose their desired learning materials. Our practical life material help the child with hand-eye coordination and fine and gross motor movements. Our sensorial material helps the child to discriminate color, size, shape, weight and length differences. Reading, Geography and Mathematical concepts are introduced at this level as well.

The A-list difference is in the Montessori hands on approach to education which takes into consideration the entire potential of the child, mentally, socially, physically and emotionally. The Montessori method provides the child with an independent learning experience.

Philosophy & Mission

With our philosophy children learn by experiencing and manipulating their physical environment. Children are social beings and need opportunities for meaningful social interaction to develop social competence, problem solving skills, a critical consciousness, autonomy, self-regulation and a sense of purpose. They need experiences that encourage them to make choices, interact with one another, problem solve, express their own thoughts and feelings, listen to another perspective, and negotiate. Through these experiences children develop, test, and refine appropriate strategies of interaction with their peers and adults. The Montessori method guides the child with this development.

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What Our Families are Saying

Jessica H. - Los Angeles

I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful school and its head teacher, Miss Byanka. My son was at another large preschool in Culver City and was miserable and as soon as I met Miss Byanka, I knew we had found the perfect place for him! She is SO kind, caring, and enthusiastic. Every day we drop our kids off I feel so, so fortunate that we found this school. Miss Byanka is truly one of a kind and her staff is also excellent. Best school ever!!!

Tina A. - Culver City

We love A-List Montessori. My daughter has been attending this school for 8 months. Since then, the things she's learning and the connections she's making in her life is astonishing. Although, I do believe my daughter would be learning quickly in any quality preschool so what's the difference? The genuine passion, drive and love Mrs Byanka shows for each child, their learning process and the Montessori methods. Byanka can talk about child development all day with excitement and enthusiasm and is constantly striving to further her own knowledge as a teacher. Her passion is rare and makes me trust my choice on this school. She is entirely authentic with the parents and works her tail off for her kids. Lastly, her school is squeaky clean. She likes things neat and tidy which is a great skill that the kids bring home with them. A+!

Walter H. - Culver City

There are not enough stars to give Byanka, the school's founder and head teacher. She taught both our kids at her previous school - she's a wonderful teacher who shows the kids so much love, it's amazing. At the same time, she's serious about their education and preparing them for kindergarten and beyond. Thanks to her, our son left preschool with reading and math skills at first-grade level, which allowed him to focus on and have fun with the more social aspects of kindergarten. Her dedication to the kids and to the Montessori method, letting them learn and develop in their own way and with their own strengths, is awesome. We don't have a third kid, but if we did, we'd be registering him/her at A-List right now, without a second thought.

Jennifer N. - Playa Del Rey

Ms. Byanka is caring, kind, smart, funny and most important a wonderful teacher. Our son was lucky to be in her class for his preschool years. I would recommend Ms. Byanka to any parent that wants their child to get a head start on learning. She provides education with fun and includes every child. Having a place that feels like home while teaching is a true find!