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Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

My two children switched to Guidepost Alicia in its opening week. I was not a mom who was originally excited about Spanish immersion,...

- Rebecca G.

7703 - Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood

My daughter has been going to this school for almost 2 years and every day I am blown away by the level of care she is in. She feels so...

- Mayah C.

LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY

We have two children that attend. We love that it is multilingual. Our four year old was singing in Spanish this morning. They have a great...

- Bill G.

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ROBIN HOOD MONTESSORI INC

1 Nantais Aliso Viejo, CA

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
The Robin Hood Montessori School in Aliso Viejo, California provides childcare and preschool education for three month old to six year old children. Their Montessori curriculum and exciting environment stimulates the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth and fosters positive self-esteem. They are open from...
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Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

25261 Paseo De Alicia Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)
Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, where your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment. At our beautiful Laguna Hills location, your child will take advantage of a full Spanish Immersion curriculum, beautiful, new classrooms and natural surroundings and patios that allow for...

Rebecca G. says "My two children switched to Guidepost Alicia in its opening week. I was not a mom who was originally excited about Spanish immersion, until I really...

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7703 - Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood

4980 IRVINE BLVD IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Early childhood education and quality child care are essential for supporting today’s families. We’re proud to provide stability, reliability, and a unique learning experience for your child. This is much more than simply daycare. Montessori Unlimited represents one of the largest networks of authentic Montessori schools in the...

Mayah C. says "My daughter has been going to this school for almost 2 years and every day I am blown away by the level of care she is in. She feels so loved by her...

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LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY

34240 CAMINO CAPISTRANO CAPO BEACH, CA

4.0(3)

State license verified

Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
Child care
+ 3 more
Little Thinkers Montessori Academy is a nurturing and innovative Montessori Preschool committed to fostering the holistic development of young minds. Situated in a serene and stimulating environment, our academy embraces the principles of Maria Montessori, providing children with an enriching learning experience that lays the...

Bill G. says "We have two children that attend. We love that it is multilingual. Our four year old was singing in Spanish this morning. They have a great core group of...

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MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF LAGUNA BEACH

340 ST. ANN'S DRIVE LAGUNA BEACH, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1300/mo
Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kindergarten
For over 50 years, we’ve been proud to serve the Laguna Beach community with an authentic Montessori approach for children ages 2 to 6. Our mission is simple yet powerful: “A gifted program for every child.” Rooted in Montessori principles, our nurturing and thoughtfully prepared environment supports each child’s natural...

Care Member says "My daughter has attended Montessori for 3 years now and we have had the most wonderful experience. If I could use one word to describe Montessori, I...

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7704 - Great Foundations Montessori - Woodbury

6304 IRVINE BLVD IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Early childhood education and quality child care are essential for supporting today’s families. We’re proud to provide stability, reliability, and a unique learning experience for your child. This is much more than simply daycare. Montessori Unlimited represents one of the largest networks of authentic Montessori schools in the...

Mayah C. says "My daughter has been going to this school for almost 2 years and every day I am blown away by the level of care she is in. She feels so loved by her...

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Ms. Ruby's Montessori

6 Mesquite IRVINE, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
International
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
Montessori
+ 2 more
Ms. Ruby's Montessori a licensed In-Home daycare nestled in the safe city of Irvine, offering an open floor plan for our students. We have a full day program where students are exposed to learning their numbers, alphabets and reading. They have the freedom to explore, learn, and navigate their way through all the exciting...

Care Member says "We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Ms. RUBY'S Montessori daycare. The environment is calm, nurturing, and thoughtfully designed to support...

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Donya’s Home Daycare

CULVER/WALNUT IRVINE, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
+ 4 more
Our focus here is to offer your children the care, comfort and love. The peace of mind that comes from knowing your child is in the safest hands. The mission of Donya's child care is to provide a safe, nurturing and recreational environment for all children. At Donya's Child care we take care of mental, emotional, and physical...

Kayla B. says "We love Donya and her family, and feel so lucky to have found her daycare. We started looking for someone to look after our daughter when she was about 10...

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Fairyland Academy LLC

18 Los Abitos RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA

5.0(8)

State license verified

International
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
+ 3 more
Welcome to Fairyland Academy LLC, a California Department of Social Services Licensed home daycare and a Kindergarten readiness program nestled in the heart of the close-knit community near lake Santa Margarita. We believe children thrive best in an environment that feels just like home. That’s why we’ve created a warm, loving,...

Care Member says "This day care is a very complete place. The facilities are spacious, clean and well lit. The caregivers are very loving and professional, there is...

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Chamomile Playhouse Daycare & Preschool

25592 La Mirada Street LAGUNA HILLS, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1790/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Welcome to Chamomile Playhouse! The idea for this daycare began with my own son. When he was two, he attended a Montessori preschool. Montessori classrooms use beautifully designed materials—wooden trays, geometric shapes, and sensory objects—instead of familiar toys. While this approach works wonderfully for many children,...

Pavlo S. says "Both of my kids go there. It's a very nice place. The food is really good. Marina is really calm with the kids. She teaches lots of different academic...

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Early Learner Montessori Home

7 HICKORY IRVINE, CA

5.0(8)

State license verified

starting at
$1950/mo
Montessori
Preschool
In-Home daycare
At the heart of our exceptional Montessori program is a genuine dedication and deep respect for the children in our care. This commitment creates a nurturing environment where children feel loved, supported, and secure within a consistent and well-structured setting—allowing them to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential....

Care Member says "We are incredibly grateful to Miss Denise and Shania for their loving care of our daughters over the years. Our older daughter attended this daycare and...

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Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

26462 Towne Centre Drive Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, where your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment. At our beautiful Foothill Ranch location, your child will take advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings and patios that allow for an indoor-outdoor classroom flow. Now enrolling for...

Rebecca G. says "Excellent school. My two boys went here until recently, and we only switched because a new Guidepost sister school was opening up that offered Spanish...

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SAN JUAN MONTESSORI

32143 ALIPAZ ST SAN JUAN CAPO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1150/mo
Montessori
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Kindergarten
Child care
At San Juan Montessori, our mission is to provide an exceptional, child-centered educational experience that fosters a lifelong love of learning, empowers young minds to reach their full potential, and cultivates responsible, compassionate, and globally-aware citizens. We are committed to upholding the principles of Maria...

Hailey X. says "My son has been attending for about 6 months now. They are truly amazing, we were at a different Montessori school before and they were fine, but this...

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Love & Care

505 Hayes Irvine, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Hello, My name is Shyamali . I love to welcome you to my state licensed #304313507 home day care. I have 20+ years of experience working with children and mother to 3 children and grandmother to one. My credentials: State licensed First aid, CPR, and Health & Safety 12 early childhood development units Montessori...

Katie W. says "We love Love & Care. Our son loves coming here every day and seeing all the other kids. He has learned a lot in the year since he started and she is so...

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Excel Montessori Family Childcare

172 Cloudbreak IRVINE, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
+ 3 more

Care Member says "My child attended this daycare for over two years, starting at a very young age, and we had such a wonderful experience. The environment is small,...

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Early Learner Montessori Home

7 Hickory Irvine, CA

5.0(8)

State license verified

Our genuine concern and deep respect for the children in our care is the driving force behind our outstanding Montessori program where children are able to grow and thrive knowing that they are loved and cared for in a predictable, structured, and safe environment. We look forward to partnering with parents to provide care...

Care Member says "Ms. Denise has been wonderful with our kid as he spent around 1 year here. The teachers here have really worked hard in preparing my kid for the...

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Pomegranate Lake Forest Preschool

20931 PARKRIDGE LAKE FOREST, CA

5.0(2)
starting at
$1390/mo
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Welcome to our Montessori-Reggio inspired preschool, a nurturing and innovative educational environment located in the heart of Lake Forest, CA. Our preschool operates from a beautifully designed home, meticulously tailored to meet the needs of our young learners. At our preschool, we blend the Montessori method with Reggio...

Perry E. says "I am absolutely thrilled with the experience my child has had at Pomegranate School! My child has been going here about two years now. She loves Ms....

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Taylor's Daycare

30252 Pacific Island Dr Apt 158 Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Dragonfly Garden Family Childcare has 4 spots becoming available come March 2023. Three for children over 2 and one infant spot for a child under 2 years old. Daily Rate - $48 Full and Part Time Availability Tuition includes meals such as breakfast and lunch. Dragonfly Garden is a small family daycare run by a mother...

Stacey D. says "Taylor Bowen worked several years at Busy Bee Haven. During that time she assisted in supervising and being responsible for the well being of young...

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LePort Montessori (Westpark)

1055 SAN MARINO IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Montessori school offering programs from infancy through Kindergarten. Bright classrooms with many windows and en-suite restrooms are equipped with a full range of Montessori materials, and most classrooms have direct access to the outdoors to allow a flow between indoor play and outdoor gardening, art, and other activities....
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Laguna Niguel Montessori Center

28083 Moulton Pkwy # B LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
At Laguna Niguel Montessori Center, our mission is to use the celebrated Montessori approach to teaching and provide children with a high-quality education that prepares their mind and heart for the future. As an AMS (American Montessori Society) affiliate, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of Montessori pedagogy. All...
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FAQs for finding Montessori schools near you in Aliso Viejo, CA

The way that Montessori schools differ from other educational approaches near you in Aliso Viejo, CA is by their philosophy. Montessori schools are unique because they emphasize a student-centered learning experience that differs drastically from traditional educational approaches. Montessori education focuses on allowing students to learn in their own way, promoting self-directed learning and exploration. Montessori emphasizes the development of the individual as well as academics, focusing on building independent critical thinking skills and cultivating independence.

Choosing a Montessori school near you in Aliso Viejo, CA for your child can be an important decision, as you want to be sure that the school environment is conducive to their needs. To ensure safety when selecting a Montessori school, research the accredited Montessori training that staff must have completed and look for reviews from other families. Learning about Montessori-specific philosophies such as respecting the needs of the whole child and individualized learning can also help you make an informed decision. Another way to determine if a Montessori school is right for you is by observing activities in the classroom, such as children working independently on tasks while maintaining order and cooperation with others.

Montessori schools provide tremendous benefits to children's development! Montessori education focuses on fostering independence, self-direction and problem-solving skills among students. Montessori classrooms are designed with developmentally appropriate activities that allow children to take ownership of their learning and investigate topics that interest them while also developing their physical and motor skill sets. Montessori teachers strive to create an atmosphere where students feel secure. The Montessori educational approach emphasizes a hands-on, cooperative environment where children can learn from one another in a non-competitive atmosphere.

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