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Rooted in Love, Embodying Joy, Growing Through Nature
A bilingual, nature-based Montessori preschool and kindergarten in Pasadena, CA, serving children 18 months to 6 years. We nurture compassion, community, and a lifelong love of learning through authentic Montessori materials, time outdoors, a children's garden, and traditions from around the world.
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6 : 1
children per teacher
Spanish & English
spoken all day
AMS-trained
Montessori teachers
18 years
serving Pasadena families
7am to 6pm
open year-round
Our heartbeat: love comes first
Everything we do begins with love. We don't just teach kindness; we live it every day. We model compassion, listen carefully, and honor what each child uniquely needs, so these values become part of who they are.
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Before children can go out and do great things, they first learn to be loving, caring people.
Our why: returning to the basics
The world moves fast, and it is often loud, rushed, and full of screens. We believe early childhood is worth protecting. Young children don't need more stimulation. They need the beautiful basics: fresh air, real soil, simple routines, and grown-ups who are truly present.
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The years from birth to six are the foundation of a whole life. What takes root now shapes who children become. We plant those roots in nature, simplicity, and love, so children grow up with resilience, empathy, and a steady inner compass to guide them for years to come.
The art of being
We believe children learn how to be before they learn how to do. Our days are designed to nurture:
Joy and happiness
A sense of wonder, delight, and gratitude that stays with them.
Balance with nature
Living with the rhythms of the seasons, the sunshine, and the earth.
Academics under the open sky
Math, language, and practical life skills learned with real Montessori materials, often outdoors.
A global heart
Music, language, cooking, art, and traditions from around the world, in Spanish and English every day.
Emotional intelligence
Self-awareness, empathy, careful listening, and gentle conflict resolution.
Freedom to explore
Safe, purposeful play that lets children imagine, discover, and test their growing abilities.
Our morning gratitude circle
Each morning begins with gratitude. The children gather in a circle to share something they're thankful for, whether it's a friend, a family member, or a sunny day in the garden, and to listen as their friends do the same.
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It's a small, simple ritual, and it sets a warm, grounded tone for the whole day.
What our families say
"Ms. Rokina's school has been a tremendously positive and nurturing experience for our daughter Naomi. She blossomed in so many ways right from the start. Just recently she read her first word and was so proud of herself! After the first few weeks, Naomi said, 'I love school!'"
Devin N.
"If you are looking for a calm, safe, and nurturing environment where your child can expand and explore, you will love this school! Our son developed a love of numbers, began to read, and gained a self-confidence that aided him greatly in his transition to kindergarten."
Sarah N.
"When I moved to Pasadena, I was looking for a true Montessori school. I knew this was one at the first visit. The teachers are so loving and caring. It is a hidden gem in Pasadena!"
Jipan X.
The magic of a 6:1 ratio
We keep our classroom small on purpose: just six children per teacher.
Learning that fits your child
Teachers have time to observe each child closely and match the work to their pace and passions.
Emotional safety
A caring adult is always close by to help with big feelings and model kindness in the moment.
A true village
Children form deep friendships, and school feels like an extension of your family.
Safe adventure
Climbing, gardening, and cooking happen under loving, watchful eyes, so children can take healthy risks with confidence.
Nature, culture, and agriculture
Rooted in the earth
Children grow food from seed to table in our garden, care for our school animals, and explore science and art inspired by nature. We serve 100% vegan, organic, whole-food meals and snacks, much of it from our own garden, so children learn to love fruits and vegetables and understand where their food comes from.
Open to the world
Every month we explore a new country through its cooking, music, art, animals, and stories. Children feel the heartbeat of the world through African drumming and outdoor dance, and families join field trips that bring each country to life.
Built on community and giving back
Education reaches beyond the classroom walls. Parents and teachers walk hand in hand as one supportive village, and children discover the joy of giving back to the community around them, and how much good their own kindness can do.
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