International Montessori Academy - West Campus — Pasadena, CA

International Montessori Academy - West Campus

International Montessori Academy is an AMI-recognized Montessori preschool in Pasadena serving children in the 2–6 year range. The campus includes multiple classroom buildings and outdoor play areas, and offers extended-day care with in-house enrichment classes.

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Overview

International Montessori Academy is a Montessori preschool operating in Pasadena and licensed to serve children from 24 months through 6 years. The campus comprises multiple classroom buildings and shaded outdoor play areas.

Approach and curriculum

The school follows the Montessori method as defined by AMI, emphasizing child-led activity, multi-age classrooms, hands-on materials, and teacher facilitation rather than direct instruction. Classroom work focuses on practical life, sensorial development, language, and early math concepts.

Enrichment and daily life

Extended-day care and after-school offerings include language classes (Spanish and Mandarin), music, and yoga.
Children bring snacks and meals from home; the school supplies fresh fruit and milk as supplements and incorporates food-preparation activities into the curriculum.
Aftercare includes open-ended materials and outdoor free play when weather permits.

Programs

Enrichment classes (Spanish, Mandarin, Music, Yoga)

Short, small-group enrichment classes offered in-house (Spanish, Mandarin, music, and yoga) and scheduled during extended-day hours.

Extended Day

Extended-day care that includes supervised indoor and outdoor activities, use of open-ended materials during before/after hours, and included enrichment classes.

Primary (2.5 – 6)

A multi-age Primary Children's House serving children approximately 30 months to 6 years, emphasizing independence, sensorial work, language, practical life, and early math.

2 years 6 months - 6 years

Toddlers (2-3)

A toddler classroom serving children 24 to 36 months focusing on hands-on sensory experiences and practical-life skills.

2-3 years

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