Pacific Sage Preschool

Pacific Sage Preschool is a Reggio-inspired preschool in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, serving children ages three to five. The school fosters curiosity, creativity, and social development through a nature-rich, child-led curriculum grounded in collaborative learning. Families from Rancho Palos Verdes and surrounding communities benefit from its emphasis on imagination, language development, and emotional growth. With a perfect 5.00 rating, the school is consistently praised for its nurturing environment and dedicated staff.

Rooted in the belief that learning is a shared, evolving narrative, Pacific Sage Preschool views its educators as early childhood collaborators and companions. The program emphasizes relationships between children, educators, and the natural environment, drawing inspiration from Rachel Carson and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Teachers guide children through open-ended exploration, using the outdoors as a classroom and encouraging inquiry, expression, and community. The school’s team includes Director/Master Teacher Sylvia Velásquez Lawrence and co-teachers Perla Aguila, Aster Woldemariam, Tammi Kobayashi, Victoria Hernandez, Azalea Perez, Mossamad Sufia Begum, and Eunice Ferreira-Storr, all committed to fostering wonder and active participation.

Located on Montemalaga Drive, the preschool sits just a short walk from Silver Spur Elementary School and Malaga Reserve, a nearby nature preserve, and Basswood Sattel Stream. It is also within a half-mile of Cornerstone School at Pedregal and less than a mile from Hawthorne Boulevard, placing it at the heart of a residential and green space network.

The school stands out for its well-documented presence online and a website that search engines interpret clearly, reflecting its transparency and commitment to accessibility. Families consistently highlight the warmth, professionalism, and depth of engagement offered by the staff, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted leader in early childhood education.

In a community where nature and learning are deeply intertwined, Pacific Sage Preschool nurtures the next generation of thoughtful, curious, and expressive learners.