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Montessori Schools in Laguna Beach, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 58 listed Montessori schools

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.

7705 - Great Foundations Montessori - Tustin

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...

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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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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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7705 - Great Foundations Montessori - Tustin

15140 KENSINGTON PARK DR TUSTIN, 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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Early Learner Montessori Home

7 HICKORY IRVINE, CA

5.0(7)
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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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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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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Donya’s Home Daycare

CULVER/WALNUT IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
International
+ 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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Shining Stars Home Daycare

27091 Via San Diego Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Shining Stars provides child care services to working and busy parents in South Orange County. We are located in Barcelona North residential community in City of Mission Viejo. We are happily caring for the age groups of 3 months old infants to six year old school age kids. My 15 years of professional experience as a Pre...

Care Member says "We started bringing our son to Shining Stars when he was 3 months old (he's 2.5 now), I was a first time mom so was super nervous. Menik alleviated all...

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Columbus Grove Daycare

57 SNOWDROP TREE IRVINE, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Montessori
Academic
Outdoor/nature
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...

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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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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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 STE 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....
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LePort Montessori (Irvine Woodbridge) PERMANENTLY CLOSED

26 LAKE RD IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kindergarten
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...
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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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Love & Care

505 Hayes Irvine, CA

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...
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7703 - Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood

4980 IRVINE BLVD IRVINE, CA

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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Giant Step Learning Center

758 St. Clair Street COSTA MESA, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
+ 1 more
At Giant Step Learning Center, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and inspiring place to grow. Our Montessori-inspired curriculum encourages curiosity, creativity, and independence—helping children build strong academic and social foundations that last a lifetime.
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LePort Montessori Irvine Woodbridge

26 Lake Road Irvine, CA

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,...
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LePort Montessori School (Irvine Mandarin)

3935 ALTON PKWY W PARK PLAZA IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kindergarten
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...
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Fulbright Montessori Academy

20411 JAMES BAY CIR LAKE FOREST, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
Fulbright Montessori Academy has served this community's young children and families since January 2003. We are located in Lake Forest, near Irvine and the Baker Ranch community. We offer a beautiful, spacious, and nurturing environment for your child. Guided by the Montessori philosophy, we believe children develop at...
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FAQs for finding Montessori schools near you in Laguna Beach, CA

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