Rooted in Montessori.
Growing with Chino.
Chino Bilingual Montessori Academy is a community-centered school built on authentic Montessori education, meaningful language learning, and a deep respect for each child’s individual development.
Our Story
A Legacy of Learning
Since 1979
For more than four decades, this campus has been a place where Chino children have learned, played, and grown.
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Today, Chino Bilingual Montessori Academy carries that legacy forward with a renewed vision for the next generation—building on a strong foundation of trust, community, and excellence.
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We remain committed to honoring our history while continuing to evolve, innovate, and inspire.
A Message from
Our Founder
Founder’s Message
My journey in education began more than 15 years ago, shaped by my experiences in both Chinese and American educational systems. Over the years, I earned an M.A. in Linguistics, completed AMI Montessori training, and obtained a California Child Development Director Permit and CTCSOL certification. These experiences strengthened my belief that children need both a strong educational foundation and the freedom to become curious, independent, and confident learners.
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Becoming a mother made that belief much more personal. I began to look at schools not only as an educator, but as a parent. Would my child feel safe and cared for here? Would his teachers truly know him? Would he be excited to come to school each morning? CBMA grew from those questions and from a simple hope: to create the kind of school I would feel good about choosing for my own child.
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As Founder and School Director, I want families to know that I will be personally involved in the everyday life of our school. I look forward to knowing your children, supporting our teachers, and getting to know your families. My hope is that CBMA will be a place where children feel happy and cared for, parents feel welcome and confident, and we can grow together as a community.
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Sara Zhang
Founder & School Director
Four Values That Guide Us
What We Believe
Curiosity
Explore & Discover
Compassion
Care for Others
Confidence
Believe & Grow
Courtesy
These four values shape how we learn, care, grow, and live together at CBMA.
Respect & Responsibility
Montessori Trained
Lead teachers receive professional Montessori training appropriate to the age group they serve.
Early Childhood Education
Teachers meet or exceed California education and experience requirements for their positions.
Health & Safety Prepared
Staff complete required background clearances and health & safety training, including CPR and First Aid as applicable.
Committed to Growth
Our educators participate in ongoing professional development, workshops, conferences, and continuing Montessori education.
Growing as educators, so we can better support every child.
OUR EDUCATORS
Educators Who Never Stop Learning
Our teachers are the heart of CBMA. They are carefully selected, highly trained, and deeply committed to Montessori philosophy and child development.
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Our teaching team brings together Montessori training, Early Childhood Education coursework, and hands-on classroom experience. Lead teachers are selected for both their professional preparation and their ability to create warm, respectful, and engaging learning environments.
