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Where little learners become big thinkers. confident leaders. lifelong scholars. mindful citizens.

Best Angels is an independent, private Montessori school serving Philadelphia families from toddler through elementary, offering authentic education with credentialed teachers.

Children learning at Little City Montessori
⭐ Best Preschool 2024 & 2025

Nurturing Every Stage of Growth

We support children at every stage, offering nurturing, thoughtfully prepared environments that spark curiosity, build independence, and foster a love of learning.

18 months – 3 years

Toddler Program

Our Toddler Montessori program provides a nurturing environment for our youngest learners.

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3 years – 6 years

Primary Program

Our Pre-K and Kindergarten Montessori programs provide an elevated learning experience.

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6 years – 9 years

Lower Elementary

Our Early Elementary Montessori program caters to students looking to build upon their foundation.

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9 years – 12 years

Upper Elementary

Our Upper Elementary prepares students ages 9 to 12 to enter middle school and beyond.

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What Makes Us Special

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Prepared Environments

Beautifully designed classrooms with authentic Montessori materials that invite exploration and discovery.

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Credentialed Teachers

All lead teachers hold AMS or AMI credentials with years of dedicated Montessori experience.

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Indoor & Outdoor Spaces

Rain or shine, our school offers supportive and interactive environments for your children to grow.

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Community Centered

We foster a warm, inclusive community where every family feels welcome and every child belongs.

What Our Families Say

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Our son is in the Toddler program at Little City, and we could not ask for a better, more engaging environment. This was a big transition for our family, but the teachers made it seamless. Our son is thriving, learning, and loved — we couldn't recommend Little City more highly.

Betsy — Toddler Parent
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Little City Montessori is an exceptionally special place. Teachers and staff truly know each child, offering guidance and space to grow in a loving environment. They nurture curiosity, independence, and compassion, helping kids become kind citizens of the world.

Kate — Primary Parent
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Little City Montessori is such a wonderful early learning environment. The teachers are caring, the classrooms bright and inspiring, and the lessons meaningful. My kids are exploring science, nature, and the human body, always learning with joy.

Alexandra — Primary Parent

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about our Montessori programs, admissions process, and school community.

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We serve children from 18 months through 12 years of age, across four programs: Toddler (18 months–3 years), Primary (3–6 years), Lower Elementary (6–9 years), and Upper Elementary (9–12 years).
Montessori education emphasizes hands-on, self-paced learning in mixed-age classrooms. Children choose their own activities from a range of options, developing independence, self-discipline, and a deep love of learning guided by trained Montessori teachers.
Yes, all lead teachers hold AMS (American Montessori Society) or AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) credentials in addition to their state teaching certifications. Our assistants receive ongoing Montessori training.
Our core program runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (3:15 PM for Elementary). We offer before-care starting at 7:30 AM and after-care until 5:30 PM for an additional fee.
Yes! We offer both in-person and virtual tours. Please visit our Contact page or call our admissions office to schedule a tour. We recommend visiting during a school day to observe our classrooms in action.

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