Now Enrolling — Ages 18 mo to 6 yr

A gentle place where little ones grow into confident learners.

Little Paws Montessori is a warm, child-centered daycare in the heart of Hollywood. We blend authentic Montessori methods with everyday curiosity — helping children build independence, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning.

Authentic Montessori
Caring, Trained Guides
Mon–Fri · 8:30a–3:00p
Hollywood, Los Angeles
Why Little Paws

A small school with a big heart.

We believe each child deserves a calm, beautifully prepared environment where they can move, explore, and discover the world at their own pace.

Prepared Environment

Beautiful, hand-selected Montessori materials arranged on open shelves so children can choose freely and follow their curiosity.

Mixed-Age Community

Older children mentor younger ones and younger ones reach for older role models — a natural rhythm of cooperation and care.

Low Child-to-Guide Ratio

Small group sizes mean every child is truly seen, supported, and known — by name, by interest, by heart.

Our Approach

Following the child, every single day.

Dr. Maria Montessori taught us that children learn best when they are free to choose meaningful work and given uninterrupted time to focus. At Little Paws, our days are built around long work cycles, gentle guidance, and respect for each child's pace.

You'll see toddlers carefully pouring water, three-year-olds polishing leaves, and five-year-olds writing their first words — each absorbed in something they love.

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Our Programs

Thoughtful environments for every stage.

From the first steps of toddlerhood through the wide-eyed curiosity of kindergarten, our programs grow with your child.

Toddler Community

Little Sprouts

For curious walkers ages 18 to 36 months. A gentle introduction to independence through practical life work.

Primary Classroom

Growing Cubs

Ages 3 to 6 explore language, math, sensorial, and cultural studies in a rich mixed-age community.

Extended Day

Kindergarten Year

The culminating Montessori year for our 5- and 6-year-old leaders — reading, writing, and big ideas.

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Loved by Families

Words from our Little Paws community.

The transformation we've seen in our daughter is remarkable. She walks in eager every morning and comes home telling us about the work she chose. The guides truly know her.

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Maya R. Parent of a 4-year-old

What stood out on our first tour was the calm. The children were focused, kind to each other, and clearly proud of their independence. We knew right away.

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Jonathan & Elena P. Parents of a 3-year-old

Our son was painfully shy. A year at Little Paws and he's a confident little person who tells us he wants to be a botanist. We're so grateful.

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Aisha K. Parent of a 5-year-old