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We have 60 Montessori schools in Irvine, CA! Compare and find the best Montessori school to fit your needs.

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7703 - Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood

4980 IRVINE BLVD IRVINE, CA

2 mi

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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 United States. Each school offers authentic, sensory-based Montessori materials, self-directed learning experiences, and trained, MACTE-accredited teachers (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) in our Primary classrooms. We’re focused on your child’s development and we’re proud to offer them a warm, nurturing experience in a stimulating Montessori prepared environment.

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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7704 - Great Foundations Montessori - Woodbury

6304 IRVINE BLVD IRVINE, CA

4 mi

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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 United States. Each school offers authentic, sensory-based Montessori materials, self-directed learning experiences, and trained, MACTE-accredited teachers (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) in our Primary classrooms. We’re focused on your child’s development and we’re proud to offer them a warm, nurturing experience in a stimulating Montessori prepared environment.

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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Early Learner Montessori Home

7 HICKORY IRVINE, CA

5.0(7)

5 mi

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. We are excited to partner with parents in this journey, working together to provide a rich and balanced educational experience that nurtures every aspect of the "Whole Child"—emotionally, socially, cognitively, and physically.

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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WESTCLIFF EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

2941 ALTON PARKWAY IRVINE, CA

5 mi

starting at
$1300/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
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We’re a newly renovated, state-of-the-art, nature-inspired early learning academy in Irvine near The District, blending Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches. Our bright classrooms and thoughtfully designed outdoor learning spaces provide a safe, engaging, and inspiring environment for children ages 18 months to 6 years. At Westcliff, your child will receive individualized attention, explore hands-on projects, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Our Vietnamese dual-language immersion program offers children the chance to grow academically and culturally. Caring teachers nurture curiosity, creativity, and independence in a warm, welcoming community surrounded by nature.
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Sparks Academy

113 Sculpture Irvine, CA

< 1 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Preschool
+ 1 more
Our program is year-round, but we do have an official start date of a new academic year each fall. Our program enrolls on a monthly basis as space allows. Tuition includes 2 snacks per day and lunch. At sparks Academy, we utilize both Maria Montessori + Reggio Emilia philosophies. The children receive individualized lessons in academics including language and math, and group lessons in science. A certified teacher works one-on-one with each child or in small groups to develop a learning plan that fits their pace of learning, emphasizes following through with each small step, and brings a sense of joy and organization to their learning. Reggio Emilia + Maria Montessori: is a philosophy that you will find influencing our entire curriculum and physical environment. We consider the environment to be the third teacher, and pay special attention to the cleanliness and organization of our space, as well as the inviting spaces and colors in our rooms and materials. We have a beautiful art studio (aka Atelier) where masterful art teachers work with children one-on-one and in groups. You'll also find that diversity is one of our core values. From our multilingual circles to our commitment to fostering different learning styles, we honor the diversity in the world and the uniqueness of each child. We cannot do what we do without the connection we have with parents. Communication between teachers and parents is consistent, complementary, and collaborative. Documentation, such as photos, notes, and collaborative analysis of children's activities, serves as a tool to help understand and guide decisions within the classroom. You can see that all of our philosophies and materials blend together to create a fun, child-led, environment focused on each child's fulfillment, learning journey, and joy!
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Columbus Grove Daycare

57 SNOWDROP TREE IRVINE, CA

5.0(3)

4 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
In-Home daycare
Columbus Grove Daycare is a licensed large in-home family daycare in the heart of Irvine, CA that offers an inviting, nurturing, and warm space for children to grow and develop. Our priorities in preparation for Kindergarten are: academic enrichment, developing fine and gross motor skills through various activities, social and emotional development, and creativity through arts and crafts and music. The in-home daycare facility fosters a safe space through a designated classroom / learning area, custom beds and fitted sheets for nap time, and a spacious outdoor playtime area. Chi (Daycare Owner), who holds an International Montessori Teaching Diploma through the North American Montessori Center, has over 10 years of in-home family daycare experience beginning in 2012. She is licensed to care for 14 children (12 toddler / pre-school aged children + 2 school aged children) with a teaching assistant. All teacher's assistants at Columbus Grove Daycare are current students or recent graduates from UCI / nearby universities and have education and childcare experience or aspirations to become teacher's in the future. Most notably through the years from Columbus Grove Daycare graduates is Chi’s cooking. She provides freshly prepared meals daily and skillfully caters towards the taste buds of young ones. Most children who attend Columbus Grove Daycare come when they are young and stay until Kindergarten. We have the privilege of building trustworthy longitudinal relationships with the children we care for and they become just like family members. All children leave from Columbus Grove Daycare amply prepared academically for Kindergarten and more importantly always have fond memories of their time at Columbus Grove Daycare with Chi and friends.

Shawn Y. says "5 stars absolutely! I have had all of my three children go here. It has been nothing but a pleasure to work with Chi. She prepares quality delicious food...

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Donya’s Home Daycare

CULVER/WALNUT IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

3 mi

starting at
$1600/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
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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 health, of the children. We make sure to provide healthy food for thought and body. We're more than just a home childcare, it’s more like a family and all the kids are like my own. I love working with kids and watching them grow into smart individuals!

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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LePort Montessori (Irvine Orchard Hills Campus)

3983 PORTOLA PKWY IRVINE, CA

1 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
An authentic, nurturing Montessori school, offering toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten, conveniently located to Irvine, Tustin, Orange, Anaheim & Santa Ana. At LePort Montessori Irvine Orchard Hills children thrive in a beautiful, nurturing and authentic Montessori environment. When your family joins our school, you become part of a community that values a child’s joyful and natural development—a community that helps children become independent “can-do” young people. Our aim is to help children gain what we call Knowledge for Life: the essential knowledge, thinking skills and strength of character, needed to flourish as joyous children today, and as successful adults tomorrow
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LePort Montessori (Irvine Spectrum North Campus)

1 TECHNOLOGY DR BLDG A IRVINE, CA

7 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Day Care
Montessori school offering programs from infancy through 8th grade. 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. Play areas provide children with the opportunity for active play from tricycles to play structures to ball games. Children gain knowledge for life, thinking skills, and strength of character.
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LePort Montessori School (Irvine Mandarin)

3935 ALTON PKWY W PARK PLAZA IRVINE, CA

5 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Day Care
Authentic Montessori school offering Mandarin Chinese immersion toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten. Teachers are native Chinese speakers and use Mandarin to speak with children and with each other. Classrooms have direct access to the outdoors and contain a complete set of Montessori materials, including books and language materials in Mandarin Chinese, using Zhuyin phonetics and traditional characters. Teachers bring Chinese culture to life with stories, songs, and cultural elements, from art on the wall to decorative accents and Chinese containers for many activities.
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Kindergarten
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Authentic Montessori school offering Mandarin Chinese immersion toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten. Teachers are native Chinese speakers and use Mandarin to speak with children and with each other. Classrooms have direct access to the outdoors and contain a complete set of Montessori materials, including books and language materials in Mandarin Chinese, using Zhuyin phonetics and traditional characters. Teachers bring Chinese culture to life with stories, songs, and cultural elements, from art on the wall to decorative accents and Chinese containers for many activities.
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LePort Montessori (Westpark)

1055 SAN MARINO IRVINE, CA

5 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Day Care
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. Play areas surround the school on three sides, providing children with the opportunity for active play from tricycles to play structures to ball games. Children gain knowledge for life, thinking skills, and strength of character.
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LePort Montessori (Irvine Spectrum South Campus)

1 TECHNOLOGY DR BLDG H STE 100 IRVINE, CA

7 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
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. Play areas surround the school on three sides, providing children with the opportunity for active play from tricycles to play structures to ball games. Children gain knowledge for life, thinking skills, and strength of character.
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Love & Care

505 Hayes Irvine, CA

2 mi

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 &amp; Safety 12 early childhood development units Montessori early childhood education Early childhood administration course 20+ years working with children in the Montessori environment and 3 of those years owning and operating my own Montessori My hours of operation Monday- Friday 7am - 7pm Meals I offer 2 meals and 2 snacks per day (breakfast and lunch / 2 snacks) Daily activities: I offer Montessori curriculum This include,letters, numbers, colors, shapes, story time, outside play, free play and nap time Service provided for 18 months - 5 years old LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!
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Early Learner Montessori Home

7 Hickory Irvine, CA

5 mi

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 and education that supports the development of the &quot;Whole Child&quot; - emotional, social, cognitive, and physical.
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Prodigy Montessori

95 Copper Mine Irvine, CA

< 1 mi

Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
Prodigy Montessori is a CA licensed Day care cum Montessori learning academy. We offer an environment where happy minds learn to discover. Our executive director has over 20 years of education experience and has taught kids from ages 1-10. She has a master degree in education and has completed her Montessori training. At Prodigy Montessori, we strongly believe in the Montessori pedagogy and use the Montessori methodologies to impart a fun filled learning experience for the children.
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LePort Montessori Irvine Woodbridge

26 Lake Road Irvine, CA

4 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
An authentic, nurturing Montessori school, offering toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten, in a welcoming, neighborhood community At LePort Montessori Irvine Woodbridge children thrive in a beautiful, nurturing and authentic Montessori environment. When your family joins our school, you become part of a diverse, multi-national community committed to giving our children the best English-language Montessori experience possible. Our families come from all over the world: some have recently moved from China, Korea, Iran, India, Japan, Brazil, and other places, while others have been living in Orange County for a long time. Our teachers, too, are a well-traveled, cosmopolitan group, eager to make you feel welcome in our diverse school community. Whatever your story is, we graciously invite you to join our school community. Our aim is to help children gain what we call Knowledge for Life: the essential knowledge, thinking skills and strength of character, needed to flourish as joyous children today, and as successful adults tomorrow. By joining our school for the toddler, preschool and kindergarten years, you also have the option to continue in Montessori Elementary at our sister schools, LePort Montessori Irvine Westpark, LePort Montessori Irvine Spectrum, or LePort Montessori Fountain Valley, where our graduates have preferential admission. Our cozy school house is nestled between the Woodbridge Village Center and San Diego Creek, in the heart of Irvine s Woodbridge Village. It is also easy to access from both the 5 and 405 freeways. Many families come from the immediate neighborhood and walk or bike to school. Our students enjoy observing the nature that abounds along the creek side of the playground and the comings and goings on the opposite side, along the San Diego Creek bike/walk trail. Our classrooms are bright spaces, with beautiful wood-laminate flooring, big windows, high ceilings, and direct outside access from five classrooms, allowing especially our older preschool/kindergarten students an indoor and outdoor classroom experience during the day. The toddler and preschool play yards are well equipped, and offer opportunities for active play, swings, running and kicking a ball, as well as caring for their plants and gardening.
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LePort Montessori Irvine Mandarin

3935 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA

4 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
At LePort, we help our students acquire the essential knowledge, thinking skills, and strength of character required to flourish as joyous children today, and as successful adults tomorrow. Our unique program emphasizes the relationship between the academically challenging material presented in the classroom, and the breadth of experiences children have in their lives outside of the classroom. Located in the Westpark neighborhood, in the heart of Irvine, we encourage you to stop by and see our school and learn about our unique educational program. In our authentic Montessori program, your child will benefit from stable, mixed-age classrooms communities, lead by a highly-trained, nurturing teaching staff. All of our head teachers have completed the most rigorous, year-long AMI Montessori certification. We offer Mandarin Chinese Montessori programs for toddler (18 to 36 months) and preschool/kindergarten (3 to 6 years) students, creating a Chinese immersion preschool community where your children can become fully bilingual in Chinese and English.
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LePort Montessori Irvine Orchard Hills

3983 Portola Parkway Irvine, CA

< 1 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Our convenient neighborhood preschool offers nurturing Montessori programs for toddlers and preschool-aged children. In our authentic Montessori program, your child will benefit from stable, mixed-age classrooms communities, lead by a highly-trained, nurturing, stable teaching staff. All of our head teachers have completed the most rigorous, year-long AMI Montessori certification, and most have been with us for many years. We are proud of our ample outdoor space - whether gardening or painting outside or enjoying the playground space, our children love our outdoor areas. As our school matures year after year, our campus has become a tight-knit community of mostly local families, mainly from the immediate surrounding neighborhoods, such as Irvine Orchard Hills, Northpark, Northwood, West Irvine and South Tustin. By joining our campus, you'll not only find a safe, nurturing learning environment for your child, you'll also be able to meet many other local parents. We foster our community with many events, from family socials to monthly coffee chats; our parents also connect with each other, sharing photos and ideas on our school's private Facebook group.
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LePort Montessori Irvine Westpark

1055 San Marino Irvine, CA

5 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
At LePort, we help our students acquire the essential knowledge, thinking skills, and strength of character required to flourish as joyous children today, and as successful adults tomorrow. Our unique program emphasizes the relationship between the academically challenging material presented in the classroom, and the breadth of experiences children have in their lives outside of the classroom. At LePort School Westpark, we offer more than a high-quality, authentic, Montessori program, we also offer convenient extended care hours (great for working parents!), enriching after-school programs, and even a daily hot lunch option. Our beautiful classrooms boast high-quality furniture and Montessori materials, are full of natural light, and some even offer direct access to the outdoors, giving children the opportunity to enjoy both indoor and outdoor classroom space. Our teachers take great pride in making each room a unique, welcoming environment. As our authentic Montessori school has been open for over five years, children benefit from stable, mixed-age classroom communities. In addition, as more than half of our preschool students stay with us for the Kindergarten year, our Primary classrooms have outstanding role models for younger students, and a great peer group for older ones. All of our head teachers have completed the most rigorous, year-long AMI Montessori certification. We are proud that all of our head teachers and nearly all of our assistants have stayed with us year-over-year: quite an achievement in a preschool setting where staff turnover can be very high. If you are a dual-working family, and are looking for a place where your child will be nurtured and stimulated for an extended day, our campus provides it all!

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Recent Montessori school reviews from local parents in Irvine, CA

Montessori Schools in Irvine, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed Montessori schools

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.

7704 - Great Foundations Montessori - Woodbury

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.

Early Learner Montessori Home

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

- Care member

FAQs for finding Montessori schools near you in Irvine, CA

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