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.
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.
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.
Read Our StoryThoughtful environments for every stage.
From the first steps of toddlerhood through the wide-eyed curiosity of kindergarten, our programs grow with your child.
Little Sprouts
For curious walkers ages 18 to 36 months. A gentle introduction to independence through practical life work.
Growing Cubs
Ages 3 to 6 explore language, math, sensorial, and cultural studies in a rich mixed-age community.
Kindergarten Year
The culminating Montessori year for our 5- and 6-year-old leaders — reading, writing, and big ideas.
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.
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.
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.