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Chamomile Playhouse Daycare & Preschool

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...

- Pavlo S.

Taylor's Daycare

Taylor Bowen worked several years at Busy Bee Haven. During that time she assisted in supervising and being responsible for the well being...

- Stacey D.

SAN JUAN MONTESSORI

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...

- Hailey X.

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DANA POINT MONTESSORI

33501 DEL OBISPO ST DANA POINT, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Montessori
+ 2 more
Welcome to Dana Point Montessori Preschool. We are a private school serving South Orange County for over 15 years and as of March 2019 are under new ownership. Schedule a tour and come see our classroom and playground plans & improvements! Our school is located only 5 minutes from the beach and 3 minutes from the 5...
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Child care
Preschool
The Dana Montessori Preschool offers childcare for two to five year old children in Dana Point, California. Their facilities provide an age and developmentally appropriate environment for social, physical, and cognitive growth in which each child has opportunities to learn, grow and succeed. Dana Montessori Preschool is open...
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Monarch Bay Montessori Academy

32920 Pacific Coast Hwy Dana Point, CA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Located in Dana Point, California, Monarch Bay Montessori Academy is a learning facility that provides early childhood education since 2003. It accepts children ages two and a half up to twelve years old. The Academy offers both full-time and part-time programs to meet the needs of different families. Additionally, it offers...
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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)
Cooperative
Academic
In-Home daycare
Preschool
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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Taylor's Daycare

30252 Pacific Island Dr Apt 158 Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
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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SAN JUAN MONTESSORI

32143 ALIPAZ ST SAN JUAN CAPO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1150/mo
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
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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Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

25261 Paseo De Alicia Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)
Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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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
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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CAPSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

2021 CALLE FRONTERA SAN CLEMENTE, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2335/mo
Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Welcome to Capstone Montessori School, where young minds blossom and flourish! Nestled in the heart of San Clemente, our school provides a nurturing and enriching environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. At Capstone, we embrace the Montessori philosophy, offering a holistic approach to education that fosters...
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Laguna Niguel Montessori Center - DUP

28083 MOULTON PKWY STE B LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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....
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Laguna Niguel Montessori Center

28083 Moulton Pkwy # B LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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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Guidepost Montessori at Las Flores

28672 DEERPATH RCHO STA MARG, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning...
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Little Heaven

24852 La Plata Dr Laguna Niguel, CA

State license verified

I am Mojgan and I am the owner of Little Heaven. I am a mother of two, with a daughter aged 21 and a son aged 18. I am originally from Iran and currently reside in Laguna Niguel. Holding degrees in child development and Montessori certifications, I have dedicated the past 15 years to cultivating my expertise in childcare and...
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KENSINGTON MONTESSORI OF LAGUNA NIGUEL

29702 KENSINGTON DR LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Academic
Preschool
Kensington Montessori is a small school located in a quiet neighborhood. We take the time to get to know our children and their families and to respond to the needs of every child as s/he develops awareness of the world and readiness for learning. We know that every child is gifted and our classrooms provide enriching,...
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Guidepost Montessori Alicia

25261 PASEO DE ALICIA LAGUNA HILLS, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From toilet independence as a toddler to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning materials, and the freedom children need to reach their...
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Pattys home 3

Street Address Laguna Hills, CA

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 3 more
NA
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MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S SCHOOL HOUSE

24601 RAYMOND WAY STE 8 LAKE FOREST, CA

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
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San Juan Montessori

32143 Alipaz St Mission Viejo, CA

Kindergarten
Preschool
San Juan Montessori is an early childhood facility that offers full-time and part-time educational day care programs geared towards preschool children. Located in Mission Viejo, California, the company admits kids between the ages of two to six years old. The company implements the Montessori Curriculum that focuses on hands-on...
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Montessori School of Laguna Beach

340 Saint Anns Dr Laguna Beach, CA

Preschool
Montessori School of Laguna Beach located at 340 Saint Anns Drive, Laguna Beach, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school...
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Montessori of Ladera Ranch

2101 Corporate Dr Mission Viejo, CA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Montessori of Ladera Ranch, located in Mission Viejo, California, is an early education provider that uses the Montessori Method in teaching their students. Established in 2002, this school gives practical exercises and activities in Language, Sensorial, Math, Science, Geography, and Practical Life. It is operational Monday...
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FAQs for finding Montessori schools near you in Dana Point, CA

The way that Montessori schools differ from other educational approaches near you in Dana Point, 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 Dana Point, 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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