Great teachers and staff. So happy with my daughter's progress and experiences. Miss Mariam and…read moreMiss Anna are helping to create a new class of future leaders and achievers.

I really think that finding an amazing school for your kids feels like one of the holy grails of…read moreparenting. And MBMA truly is it. Hear me out -- I feel extra qualified to make this bold statement Bc we've tried it all. I read all the books and blogs about how to best support my firstborn when I had to go back to work full time (and you've probably felt the same agony about nannies vs au pairs vs daycares). We did the nann(ies) route for a while but it's honestly just hard to find the perfect person. We then decided to look for a daycare and I feel like I toured all the ones possible to find in laguna beach (where we lived at that time). Again, I felt like I had to compromise on kind of major issues (one place tried to sell me on how important playing in literal dirt is for kids and others had frazzled teachers) but I was getting desperate. We decided on a place but after weeks of my son coming home covered in all that dirt, I realized that I was paying way too much money to be this disgruntled. I spread out my search and found MBMA a decade ago. And it is perfect for us. The teachers truly love my kids (and it's not just lip service; we can all can feel it). The space is a Montessori (and IG) dream in its simplicity, airiness, cleanliness, and peace. They have a perfect mixture of independence and loving nurturing. And it feels safer than a lot of other schools bc of their security systems/fence. We've had all 3 of our boys attend and couldn't be happier. I rave about this place to pretty much everyone I meet:). Let's face it -- it's not easy to find a place you can recommend this highly and all parents who need help with childcare realize that who you are entrusting your child's day/education/upbringing (they see them almost as often as us!) too is critically important. They're amazing and have all my gratitude bc I can go to work and know my children are in the best hands.

Grateful to have found this Montessori. Child attended a daycare before and now that he's in this…read moreMontessori I can see how his learning has advanced and he is learning different things besides regular ABCs. More life skills and understandings of culture which really excites me as a parent. Owner also worked with our family in a very difficult time and took us in as practically family and we are ever grateful. Cannot say enough good things about this school.

Wonderful preschool and teachers. My kid was in SJ…read moreMontessori for 2 years. It was very good time and experience. All teachers are great! Owner is compassionate and caring person. Their team of staff incorporate different approaches depending upon the child. They do provide different activities - a lot of crafts, summer camps, holiday celebrations, petting zoo, kids nights on some Fridays (so parent can do date night). A lot of these involved invitation to parents and friends, not just the students. They have good curriculum. I believe their program helped my kid to be prepared and succeed in 1st grade.

San Clemente Preschool is such a special school. My son attended the summer program and absolutely…read moreloved it. The teachers and staff are incredibly loving and caring, and they put so much thought into making each week fun for the kids, with activities like petting zoos, water days, and so much more. He had the most wonderful teachers in his class, and I loved getting pictures and videos throughout the school day and being able to see how much fun he was having. It really is a special preschool and stands out for the love, care, and dedication they have for the children. We had such a wonderful experience and are so grateful for our time there!

We love San Clemente Preschool! The teachers are amazing. They are all so kind and patient, and you…read morecan tell they genuinely care about the kids. The Brightwheel app they use is such a game-changer. Getting updates and photos throughout the day makes drop-off so much easier and gives much peace of mind. We feel so fortunate to have found SCP... We truly couldn't ask for a better place for our daughter!

We enrolled my 2 year old at Sunshine Montessori about a month ago. We recently bought a home in…read moreRMV and were looking for a new preschool in the area. I have been so impressed with how the school is run and it feels like a family vibe. Stacey the director cares so much about the school, families and students. When I walked into the school I instantly knew it was what we were looking for. The pricing is affordable compared to other preschools and I'm so glad we enrolled. It's in a quiet neighborhood next to the mission. The teachers are kind, knowledgeable and help the children thrive in a Montessori environment. We were not specifically looking for a Montessori but that was an added bonus with the emphasis on STEAM.

I am so excited about SJC Montessori and Steam opening in San Juan Capistrano! The teachers and…read moredirector are kind and professional, and the curriculum is perfect for curious children who want more than just a daycare. I love how they follow the Montessori idea of "following the child" while encouraging them to explore science and learning.

We've had a wonderful experience at MLS preschool. The teachers are caring and supportive. We have…read moreseen so much growth in his confidence and learning. So grateful for the positive and nurturing environment!! Highly recommend MLS.

The front staff Kristin is mean, unresponsive, and very demanding. You have to be on her time. The…read moreschool's lack of care for with their potty policy is shocking. Our kids are potty trained but they are 3! They should be reminded to go potty. Teachers won't even do that. We won't be returning this Fall. We do like the worship in the morning. But being reminded to go potty is a big deal for this age group and if you can't do something basic, we can't focus on other things. For this, they blame/point to the policy. Then change the policy and actually show up for 3yo.

KinderCare in Ladera Ranch has been absolutely amazing. My daughter started there around age 2.5…read moreand will be concluding her time there next month when she starts Kindergarten. This school is NAEYC accredited. There is a full curriculum from toddlers to pre-K to school-aged kids. But above and beyond that, the teachers are wonderful and the experience is so great. They potty trained my daughter when she was two. The app is amazing.. they post photos and videos throughout the day, you can see what they ate, what they are working on, and more! They have cared for my daughter and supported her and made learning fun! Also, their summer program is AWESOME!! If I had another child, I would bring them to KinderCare in a heartbeat. Hands down, the best experience ever.

We absolutely love KinderCare! My daughter has been attending KK since she was about 4 months old…read moredue to us both working full time. They have made such an incredible impact on her life! She is so social, so smart, and just so happy to be there! Honestly we can't get over the things they do each day. The kids have so many fun things they get to do and learn. They provide the parents with a monthly calendar of their curriculum and fun events that they will be doing. It's always a great feeling for your child to be so excited to return to school each day. Love the teachers and the directors. Couldn't be happier and if you are on a waiting list, it's worth the wait!

My wife and I couldn't be happier with our experience at Mission Montessori. Our son has been…read moreattending since he was just 6 months old, and it's been incredible to watch him grow through each stage from the infant room, to the toddler room, and now into the primary room. Our son's development has progressed tremendously, and we truly credit the school and the amazing teachers who have guided him along the way. Each classroom transition has been smooth and thoughtful, and every teacher he's had has played a meaningful role in his growth, both academically and socially. The staff at Mission Montessori have been exceptional. They are not only highly skilled, but also genuinely kind, patient, and understanding. It's clear that they care deeply about each child's development and well-being, and that shows in the way our son talks about his teachers and his day. Our son especially enjoys the soccer classes on Thursdays and the hands-on work activities that keep him engaged and excited to learn. It's been wonderful to see him develop independence, confidence, and a love for learning at such a young age. We are incredibly thankful that our son has the opportunity to attend Mission Montessori. We truly believe this school is giving him a strong foundation that will help him be successful for the rest of his life.

As a First 5 Orange County Commissioner, appointed by the OC Board of Supervisors three times to…read moreoversee county programming of children 0-5, I can tell you STAY AWAY. I can recommend other preschools: ENC, Community Seedlings Preschool, LePort Montessori, Guidepost Montessori, Newport Coast Child Development Preschool, any of the Head Starts or state preschools, ECLC (Irvine), dozens of other great schools. If it is Montessori you want, this is not a true Montessori school because they don't even practice what Maria Montessori taught. The owner clearly doesn't take discrimination or inclusion that seriously because she shows no effort to outreach or work with children with disabilities. To me this demonstrates that she clearly cannot handle anything that isn't exactly how she wants it to be. Her assertion that they were found to be in full compliance is not truthful or accurate, there was "no finding for further action," which is not a finding of full compliance, but I think this may be above her head. It was a her word against mine issue, where it could not be proved, not that it was found not to have happened. Remember OJ was found not guilty beyond reasonable doubt, he was not found innocent. The "scheduled meetings" were offered only AFTER my daughter was removed from the acceptance list, and put back on the waitlist, only to wait how long? For the owner to continue to string us along? No thank you. Why would we want to go to such a school when they have such discriminatory practices? There was NO meeting offered in order to process enrollment when we were told there was a spot for us, my daughter was removed from enrollment before we were even told of the decision that she could not enroll due to being disabled. It is all utterly disgusting. It actually was a blessing in disguise to be hurt in such an awful way, because I would only want my child to be somewhere where she is truly wanted and accepted, as in the programs she has attended (without any accommodations for her disabilities, by the way, so she would have thrived in a Montessori classroom). And we stopped communicating because there was no point. We didn't send our typical child there because we didn't want her polluted with the owner's promotion of her own caste system and eugenic philosophies. The owner can lie and spin all she wants, like with every excuse she has with every negative review! No one is so perfect that *every* complaint is not even an ounce their fault. The fact that not even once in any replies to negative reviews does she ever admit even a teeny tiny mistake or a misunderstanding, just plain and simple everyone else is the problem and she is perfect, should be a red flag to readers of these reviews. It shows that she just spins everything, or maybe she is just delusional and actually believes her alternate reality. There are multiple comments here dating back years that relay a very similar experience about discriminating against children who she thinks will not be picture perfect robots: Jennifer P.'s review from Apr 23, 2021 or Dara M. from Apr 28, 2016. Don't fall for the disproportionate number of reviews from people who have only written one review and it is about this place. I think most people can see what I'm talking about. The owner claims to have a faith in God, so it is between her and her maker how she treats and has treated the most vulnerable and fragile children with such utter disregard and in such an ugly way, like they are disposable, when they are deserving of nothing but acceptance and love. One has to ask, why would I stake my reputation to make these statements so publicly? I am more than open to discussing details further with anyone who wishes to reach out to me. ALL I am saying is do your homework. If you are a current parent, consider: are there any children with noticeable disabilities? Maybe you agree with the owner and don't want your child learning alongside a child with disabilities. I've heard it from a lot of people, so it doesn't shock me. Everyone has a right to their own opinion, and to raise their children how they see fit, but that doesn't mean that the owner doesn't discriminate and that we weren't handled in the most insensitive and cruel of ways.

We've had such a wonderful experience at Prodigy Montessori School. From day one, we were welcomed…read moreinto the warmest, most supportive community. It truly feels like a second home, not just for our daughter, but for us as parents as well. The school is led by Priya. She is incredibly approachable, deeply caring, and always has the best interests of the children at heart. You can feel how much love and intention goes into every aspect of the school. We've seen our daughter grow in her communication, independence, and curiosity since starting here. She genuinely loves going to school, and we feel so lucky to have found a place that supports our daughter's growth. Prodigy has been such a blessing and we couldn't be happier to have had this experience for our child.

My older son started TK at R.H. Dana this year. He had previously attended a preschool that was…read morewonderful when he first started but showed signs of a steady decline. My two year old was attending the same school and we decided to transition him to Prodigy Montessori - for a better experience for him, and for a more convenient double drop off for me. Prodigy came highly recommended from our neighbor, whose son attends the school. In fact, she mentioned not only did they enjoy the school, but he was thriving. We have now been at Prodigy for two months and are so impressed with our son's development. Ms. Priya is lovely and so caring with the children. My son looks forward to seeing her and the other teachers and students, and gives Priya a BIG hug every morning. She is the owner but also onsite and devoted to the children. This is SO comforting knowing our son is in good hands. Our old preschool owner couldnt name one child at her school. Two is a challenging age, and Priya has been so helpful in including us in her teaching strategies and techniques. Every week there are new projects on display showing the children are constantly busy and developing. We are so pleased with our decision to transfer schools and highly recommend Prodigy.