Walnut Montessori-Preschool Academy
Daycare center in West Covina, CA. 3457 S. Nogales Street, West Covina, CA 91792
About the program
Walnut Montessori-Preschool Academy is a licensed daycare center in West Covina, California, on the state register since 2013. It is licensed for 135 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Walnut Montessori Academy provides Montessori-based education and STEAM programming for children aged six weeks to six years in West Covina.
The program follows a Montessori and academic approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Walnut Montessori-Preschool Academy does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,183 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
101223(a)(2) · 101229.1(b) · 101227(a)(19) · 101218.1(b)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We joined Walnut Montessori since my daughter turned 3 and now she’s ready to graduate as a proud kinder kido! I’ve seen her grow so much and things she learned here is very advanced compared to other preschool. My daughter always so excited to get ready to go to school every morning, she becomes so confident and start doing morning routine independently, that’s how I can tell this is a perfect school for her! All…
Vivian Ma · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoOne of the hardest things you can do as a parent is leave your child with strangers - especially for the first time. But from day one, Walnut Montessori treated our daughter like she was their own. The first few weeks were an adjustment for all of us, but the entire staff - from leadership down to the classroom aides - made sure we never felt alone in it. I still remember standing in the lobby those first few weeks,…
Raj Ponniah · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoMy daughter has attended this school for 7 months now. We love it. Staff is so helpful & friendly. Teachers are great. Any questions/concerns are addressed right away. Their curriculum is great. My daughter is 3 and has already memorized the continents. Also learning Chinese and Spanish. It’s been a great experience.
Valerie · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoWe absolutely love Walnut Montessori. I’ve taken my 8-year-old daughter here since she was just a few months old all the way through TK, and now my 3-year-old son has been attending since he was 8 months old as well. The environment is always very clean, safe, and well-organized. The staff is professional, kind, and truly cares about the children. The teachers are wonderful and supportive, and I’ve always felt…
Yaquesita3333 · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoGetting there
3457 S. Nogales Street, West Covina, CA 91792
Questions about Walnut Montessori-Preschool Academy
Is Walnut Montessori-Preschool Academy licensed?
Yes. Walnut Montessori-Preschool Academy holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 198017095, 198017096), with a licensed capacity of 135 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Walnut Montessori-Preschool Academy had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 4 citations for Walnut Montessori-Preschool Academy, across 5 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Walnut Montessori-Preschool Academy take?
Walnut Montessori-Preschool Academy is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Walnut Montessori-Preschool Academy cost?
Walnut Montessori-Preschool Academy does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
