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Nuturing the Curious Spirit

At Avant Garde Montessori School, we are committed to using authentic Montessori practices to inspire joyful learning, growth, and development. We empower our students with the freedom to make their own choices, adopt a higher level of social consciousness, and reach their fullest human potential. We invite you to learn more about Avant Garde Montessori School and discover an education as unique as your child.

Welcome to AGMS

Our goal is to have the most beautiful, nurturing, stimulating environment in Pomona, Manvel and surrounding neighborhoods, for young children, staffed with intelligent, articulate, and passionate professionals who communicate the love of their work to the children. The Montessori philosophy of respect for the child as an individual must be lived and exemplified by deed, word and thought. The success of any Montessori program depends upon the consistent application of that philosophy. Our children have the benefit of that loving consistency from the time they enter school, many of them at 6 weeks, until the time they leave at 6 years. The feeling of family, with a nurturing, supportive partnership between home and school, further enhances the child's love of school, teachers, and friends. Children need to live in a world where self-esteem is protected and encouraged, where the adventures of life are approached with joy and readiness, where learning is always natural, developmentally appropriate and FUN!

Why Montessori?

Trained Montessori Teachers

A qualified Montessori teacher supports children’s natural development by observing their interests and abilities and introducing developmentally appropriate lessons and materials. 

Multi-Age Classrooms

It allows younger children to learn from older peers and face new challenges through observation, while older children reinforce their learning by teaching and developing leadership.

Child-Directed Work

It encourages children to select meaningful, challenging work that sparks their interest, fostering engagement and intrinsic motivation. The classroom design supports this with calm, uncluttered spaces for both individual and group activities, promoting curiosity.

Uninterrupted Work Periods

It lets students work at their own pace, respecting their individual learning styles. During this time, students select and complete tasks without interruption, building coordination, concentration, and independence. 

Using Montessori Materials

Each carefully crafted material focuses on a single skill or concept and follows a logical sequence, aiding children in developing a deeper, abstract understanding.

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Nido

6wks-18mos

Nido program assists children on their journey toward independent movement, as well as language development. A safe and nurturing environment has been created which gives the child an opportunity to develop their freedom of movement.

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Young Children’s Community

18mo-36mo

Our YCC program enables toddlers to experience caring for self and becoming independent. Children at this age are little explorers seeking to experience for them what they see the adults in their lives do. This is the foundation for the child to interact with the world, feeling important and needed by others (initiation of self-confidence).

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Children’s House

2.5yrs-6yrs

Children’s House is a progressive learning experience that sets the foundation for the Montessori child adaptability, problem-solving and self-motivated aptitudes. The scope of materials available at this level span up to third grade level

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Aftercare

Up to 12yrs

At AGMS, the Aftercare program accommodates families who need extended care for their child.

During this time children get to do most of their socialization with free playtime opportunities in a safe environment. Friendships and playmates are formed and integration among classrooms gives them broader opportunities to socialize.

“Education is a natural process spontaneously carried out by the human individual and is acquired not by listening to words but by experiences upon the environment.”

– Maria Montessori               

News & Updates

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We are parents of two children, a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old, and we cannot express enough how wonderful Avant Garde Montessori School has been for our family. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt an overwhelming sense of warmth and community. Mrs. Jolly, the head of school, has created an environment that is both nurturing and stimulating. Her dedication to the Montessori philosophy is evident in every aspect of the school. She goes above and beyond to ensure that each child feels valued and supported. Mrs. Jolly's open-door policy makes it easy for parents to communicate and feel involved in their child's education. Our experience always begins with Ms. Bandita, the front desk receptionist, whose friendly, kind, and caring nature makes every visit a pleasure. She has an incredible ability to connect with each family, remembering every student's name and creating a welcoming atmosphere that sets the tone for the entire school. Our 5-year-old has thrived under the guidance of Ms. Leslie. She has a remarkable ability to connect with the children, making learning an exciting and engaging experience. Ms. Leslie's patience and creativity have helped our child develop a love for learning, building their confidence and curiosity every day. For our 2-year-old, the transition into a school setting has been seamless, thanks to the caring and attentive nature of Ms. Alessandra & Ms. Cassandra their warmth and nurturing approach make our youngest feel safe and loved, while her emphasis on hands-on learning perfectly suits her developmental stage. Avant Garde Montessori School has truly become a second home for our children, and we are incredibly grateful for the positive impact it has had on their growth and development.
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My kid absolutely loves going here and loves all of his teachers. Just in the first month of him attending, we saw tremendous development and reaching milestones we didn’t expect him to reach so soon. As a first time mom, going back to work and leaving my kiddo at daycare made me so nervous but I’m so glad that my experience at Avante Garde took my nervousness away. Aside from this, the staff is super approachable and they listen to any concerns or questions that parents have.
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AGMS has been a great transition for our little ones after relocating from a different city and school. Although the school is a newer establishment, with Mrs. Jolly as the director, my family and I feel AGMS will be around for awhile. She’s very professional, kind and an active listener ensuring that any of our parental concerns are addressed immediately. The lead guides are great, both communicate well about our little ones on a daily basis. There are quite a bit of activities throughout the week in addition to the day to day lessons such as soccer shots, splash days, music day, etc. The variety of activities is definitely appreciated. Some of the activities are at an extra cost and some are not. In regards to meal times breakfast, lunch and snacks. Breakfast is included in the tuition, it’s not a hearty breakfast, usually a muffin and a fruit of some sort. Lunch options are available for an additional fee. We don’t participate in the lunch program. However, there’s no microwave to heat up the food we send, so only cold lunches if you’re bringing them from home. Snacks typically include a variety of ingredients (goldfish, fruits, crackers, dried fruits, vegetables). Overall, AGMS is a great trusted school for a little one.
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I’ve had to have my baby come here from a young age of 3 months and they have been so absolutely wonderful! I was very nervous about bringing my baby and leaving him but the detailed notes left by the teachers/affirming words at pickup have been so reassuring. It is also an extremely clean and well taken care of facility. I would definitely recommend this facility for small babies and look forward to the friendships/teachers they will grow with over the years.
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Vanessa Hadley
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To be fully transparent, this is our first experience with a daycare facility. Our toddler and infant have both attended Avante Garde Montessori for approximately a year. Overall, we have been very impressed with the Montessori and its staff members. The director, Jolly, is the heart of the program. She has always been very easy to approach with my parental concerns or questions. She always makes the time to meet with myself and thoroughly listens. It is quite clear that she is passionate about her job and the well being of the children. Benita is the constant warm friendly face that greets you everyday. My toddler loves to interact with her and gives her hugs before he leaves. Our toddler is in YCC2 and has the absolute best teacher, Ms. Amanda. Our son has grown in leaps and bounds this year in regards to his socialism, independence and academics. They took the time to be patient with his potty training which is much appreciated. He comes home every day saying “Mommy I had fun!”. They have incorporated several fun summer activities such as a splash pad and foam parties. The Procare app is user friendly. The staff try their best to send daily updates and cute photos of the kids which is comforting as a parent. The staff keeps us up to date on illnesses, events, student’s progression etc. If you’re looking for a facility that has a professional and kind director, passionate staff members and engaging activities for your kids, then I’d highly recommend Avante Garde Montessori.
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I’ve had a positive experience with Avant Garde. I say that based on “they listen!” Any concerns or issues you might have, they work with you to find a solution. The teachers are great and the environment is super clean and inviting. I’ve really appreciated all the effort Ms.Jolly puts in to bring extra curricular activities for the kids as well! Overall, I highly recommend!
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Kourtney Coulter
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We are one of the founding families at Avant Garde Montessori. From my first conversation with Ms. Jolly, the Head of School, I was confident this was the right choice for my son. He had been in an environment where I felt he had more potential to grow but wasn’t. At AGMS, he has not only thrived academically but also gained more independence. After a year, I knew I wanted my daughter to join this newfound family. The transition was a big adjustment for her. Initially, she struggled with her fast-paced class, refusing to eat and crying excessively. However, Ms. Jolly developed a plan to ease her into a more independent learning environment, which worked like a charm. Now, my daughter cries much less, is more independent, and genuinely enjoys going to school. I wish they could attend forever. I have no idea what I will do when my kids graduate from Avant Garde.
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We’ve loved our experience at AGMS this past year! They truly want the best for our daughter, take time to listen to any concerns we may have (and make changes or shows action plans to improve), and are planning great activities for the kids throughout the year. Most importantly, their curriculum is truly teaching Montessori principles and my daughter thoroughly benefits from the philosophy.

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