About Us
A Place Where Every Child Belongs
Owned and operated by Sheela Perera, an experienced Montessori educator with 20+ years in Early Childhood & Montessori Education.
Our Story
Welcome to Children's Montessori Center. Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children can develop independence, confidence, and a love for learning.
Founded and led by Sheela Perera, our center brings over 20 years of Early Childhood and Montessori Education expertise to every family we serve in Alhambra and the San Gabriel Valley.
Our Montessori approach encourages respect, independence, curiosity, and hands-on learning — helping children build confidence and creativity from their very first days with us.
Our Core Values
Respect & Independence
We believe every child deserves a supportive and engaging learning environment. Our Montessori approach encourages respect, independence, curiosity, and hands-on learning.
Authentic Montessori Classrooms
Our classrooms are thoughtfully prepared Montessori environments — beautiful, orderly, and purposeful — designed to invite exploration and foster independence at every turn.
Safe & Nurturing Environment
Every child's safety and emotional wellbeing comes first. We create a warm, secure space where children feel seen, valued, and free to grow at their own natural pace.
Partnership with Families
We work closely with families to ensure continuity between home and school, welcoming parents as partners in their child's early learning journey.
Meet Our Founder
Dedicated to giving every child the best possible start in life.
Sheela Perera
Founder & Head of School
Sheela Perera is an experienced Montessori educator with 20+ years in Early Childhood & Montessori Education. She founded Children's Montessori Center with a passion for creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child can develop independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Why Parents Choose Us
- Caring and experienced educators
- Authentic Montessori classrooms
- Safe and nurturing environment
- Infant, toddler, and preschool programs
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