Specialties
Maitri Montessori is a small, private school designed to provide best-in-class education to toddlers between the ages of 1-6 years old.
What sets us apart?
1) We are owned and operated by a seasoned educator with over 30 years of experience in opening and running highly successful schools all over the world including Africa, Cambodia, Thailand, China and the United States. This diverse experience has been channeled into creating a comprehensive curriculum designed to unlock potential and help students identify and leverage their gifts.
2) We are a small school. Our classes are capped at eight students to ensure a focused, differentiated, learning experience for each child. This also enables us to be mindful of any health and safety concerns which parents may have with their children attending larger schools.
3) We have an anti-bias curriculum that honors the unique backgrounds, cultures and beliefs of each child and affirms their belonging in the community.
History
Established in 2023.
Maitri Montessori opened in February 2023! The owner, Sara Shadravan, relocated to Long Beach and saw an opportunity to open a small, private Montessori School, catering to parents seeking a more personalized, differentiated, learning experience for their children.
Sara decided to convert a beautiful craftsman house into a school designed especially for children. Kids love it the moment they walk through the door- and so do parents!
We are now accepting applications and are excited to serve our community.
Meet the Business Owner: Sara S.
Sara Shadravan is known for her enthusiasm and her love of learning. She has a background in Montessori education and has worked for the past 25 years as a teacher, curriculum developer and educational leader to transform school communities. She has worked extensively in South East Asia, the Middle East and Southern Africa, opening International schools that foster independence and open-minded inquiry. Sara advocates for a holistic approach to education in which parents, teachers and students are equal stakeholders in the learning process. She has led parent-teacher associations, hosted community events and run extracurricular learning experiences for students and parents.
Sara returned to the USA a few years ago and served as the Head of School for Le Port Montessori School in Fountain Valley , California before starting an international consulting practice, providing advice and guidance to start up educational institutions. She now serves as the Head Teacher at Maitri Montessori.