Sharmila Montessori Preschool
Sharmila Montessori Preschool at Ladera Community Church campus, 3300 Alpine Road, Unit B, Portola Valley, CA 94028
About
Sharmila Montessori Preschool offers children chances to explore the outdoors, engage in the arts, and enjoy group activities. The program also includes Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Culture, and Math activities as part of the daily experience.
• Ages: 1–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
The teachers at Sharmila Montessori Preschool are fully qualified to teach in the State of California and are dedicated to the Montessori philosophy. The Toddler program is based specifically on the needs of children 18 months to 3 years of age, with a teacher–child ratio of 1:6. The Primary program has a teacher–child ratio of 1:10, and the Advanced Primary and Transitional Kindergarten program also has a teacher–child ratio of 1:10. These programs are based on over 26 years of experience working with young children and their families.
Sharmila Montessori Preschool is a private school and is not affiliated with any church or religion. Students from a wide range of ethnicities and religious beliefs attend the school, and the program fosters an environment of cultural sensitivity and mutual respect.
Parents describe their experiences with the school in several ways. One parent notes that both of their children were taught by Teacher Sharmila over 10 years and were reading by the time they graduated from preschool. Another parent reports 5.5 years with the program across two children and describes the program as well structured for social, emotional, and academic growth. A third parent shares that their two children have attended for almost two years and describes Teacher Sharmila as patient, kind, and loving to all the children.
Last updated August 8, 2026.
• Ages: 1–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
The teachers at Sharmila Montessori Preschool are fully qualified to teach in the State of California and are dedicated to the Montessori philosophy. The Toddler program is based specifically on the needs of children 18 months to 3 years of age, with a teacher–child ratio of 1:6. The Primary program has a teacher–child ratio of 1:10, and the Advanced Primary and Transitional Kindergarten program also has a teacher–child ratio of 1:10. These programs are based on over 26 years of experience working with young children and their families.
Sharmila Montessori Preschool is a private school and is not affiliated with any church or religion. Students from a wide range of ethnicities and religious beliefs attend the school, and the program fosters an environment of cultural sensitivity and mutual respect.
Parents describe their experiences with the school in several ways. One parent notes that both of their children were taught by Teacher Sharmila over 10 years and were reading by the time they graduated from preschool. Another parent reports 5.5 years with the program across two children and describes the program as well structured for social, emotional, and academic growth. A third parent shares that their two children have attended for almost two years and describes Teacher Sharmila as patient, kind, and loving to all the children.
Last updated August 8, 2026.
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