Heritage Montessori in Costa Mesa has been an amazing experience for our family. Our son has been attending the school for over a year and loves it. The team of teachers are all caring and supportive and my child grew so much both socially and academically during their time here. The school is very clean, inviting and there are always fun activities going on for the children. We highly recommend!! read more

Called multiple times to enroll my daughter and they never followed up with me even though they told me they'd have someone call me back

Have the utmost respect for their whole team. We had a great experience with the whole program. From Ms. Samantha always coordinated and updating the heritage family and always keeping us in the loop. To each and every teacher that we encountered. Our child had a great experience, Ms. Madison and Ms. Udeni are great in their own rights. Not only our they educating your child with a focus on academia, but they also have Greta resources and abilities to assist in the emotional development of the children. Our experience was top notch we were there for three years before going into the public school system. We believe that really helped our child transition smoothly from the academic standards that were expected in public school. We have a great deal of respect and admiration for that team. It is small and welcoming, they had our child enjoy learning and develop a strong foundation for learning. Highly recommend!! read more

We feel so lucky to have found Heritage Montessori for our daughter. She started shortly after turning 2, and it's been such a wonderful experience for our whole family. From the moment we toured the center, we were impressed by the beautiful, clean, and thoughtfully designed facilities--but what really sets Heritage apart is the people. Every single member of the staff has been incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive, especially when we were new to the area and searching for childcare. We felt seen and supported right away. Miss Yolanda, our daughter's teacher, is truly amazing--so patient, warm, and deeply committed to each child's growth. Our daughter adores her. And Ms. Samantha, the director, is just as caring and responsive. You can tell that everyone here genuinely loves what they do and takes pride in creating a safe, enriching environment. The Montessori curriculum has been a perfect fit for our daughter. She comes home talking about what she's learning and clearly feels proud of herself. We've seen her confidence and independence blossom in just a few months. We're so grateful to have found a place like Heritage. Highly recommend to any family looking for a nurturing, high-quality early education center. read more

Both of my daughters have attended Heritage starting at age 2, as well as my 2 teenage step kids who attended the HB location. My oldest is now a first grader and my youngest is still attending Heritage and is in Class 3. I can't begin to express the gratitude that I have for the teachers, and especially Ms. Samantha. Every one of the teachers have treated my daughters with the utmost care and have created a learning environment that makes learning fun and exciting. Ms. Samantha, the Director of the school, is loved by my girls and seeing this shows us with certainty what an integral part she is in the loving environment created here. We always feel welcomed and are truly treated like family. read more

It has taken me a while to write this review but I think it's important for other families to know should they have children similar to mine. This preschool is adorable. A lot of time and attention has been taken on the details. It feels warm, homey and a place ripe for learning. Because of all of these things I was sold. It was the perfect place for my child. Or so I thought. I believed that if they gave so much attention to the environment it would also be a place where they gave the same amount of attention to the children. My son was in this preschool for about six months. He can be a handful without structure and redirection. After 2 incidents of him not following directions and not keeping his hands to himself, my four-year-old was expelled. I was made aware on a Wednesday and was told that because he was too much of a liability I had until Friday before he had to leave the program. I feel it's important to note that he did not hurt another child, he did not physically harm another child, bite another child, etc. He can be impulsive, he can have trouble listening, and he is high energy. My son is now a happy, well-adjusted five-year-old doing very well in kindergarten with no such incidents as they described while he was in their care. He does however refer to this school as "the school that didn't want him". He was heartbroken for months about losing his friends and feeling like he was a "bad kid". I understand that this is a business but that business is supposed to be helping and supporting children. Expelling young children for incidents that they can be a part of the solution for is damaging to children and to families. Again, this is a very cute preschool and some of the teachers do take the time to give attention to children however they lack the experience and ability to handle children that are impulsive, high energy or those who have trouble listening to directions. So, essentially most 4 year olds. If you have a child that needs structure, patience, guidance and redirection I would steer clear. I'd hate for another family to experience the pain it created for my child. read more

Felt the director and staff we were exposed to during our tour was rude. We arrived early and was confused how to enter the building then the director came out and asked us to wait outside as we were early. Her tone was not friendly and sounded even offended that we came few minutes early. The worst first impression. We decided to walk around the parameters of the school (as the school is in front of a extremely busy main street) when another staff came out from the side of the building. Thought they were going to say hi and help but rather told us to move out of the way as cars will come to pick of children...we looked around in confusion (absolutely no cars around)....Overall experience: did not want our child expose to these type of people. read more

Our 4 YO son has been a Heritage student since last June. We toured 2 Montessori programs because we highly value their philosophy, and afterwards going with Heritage was a no-brainer. They have a beautiful spacious campus with a lot of outdoor space equipped with a garden and some cute animals that the children get to visit. This was very important to us because we spend as much time outdoors as possible, playing, running, biking, so knowing that this was built into the school day was aligned with our familial values. Our son has thrived within the education system at Heritage. He began in class #1, but for the fall term was promoted to class #2 where his teacher, Ms. Rebecca's warm, gentle and compassionate approach to learning was a great energy for our son. Our son is a feeler, so having someone so gentle greet him each day really assisted him at times when he was feeling hesitant or after weekends when he did not want to head to school Monday mornings. We have thoroughly enjoyed hearing about all the wonderful things he learns every day at Heritage. There is great intention taken to the curriculum and integration of human values of kindness, being a great community member and access to range of feelings while learning. As a family we greatly value promoting these in order to not make a "good" kid, but to help foster a great human, as a child and later as an adult. Heritage offers a supportive base for this learning to be supported and enriched. Our daughter will be starting class #1 in the fall and we are so fortunate to have such a great resource within our community. Thank you to Ms. Samantha, Ms. Rebecca, Ms. Christine and Ms. Kat for all that you do for our family and the families within our community- your friendly faces and support through the unprecedented times of uncertainty this year was a welcome sense of community, warmth and care that our family greatly appreciated as members of the essential workforce. We are so grateful to be a part of Heritage Montessori and hope other families will have the same opportunities that this environment has bestowed on our son and family. read more

Heritage Montessori has been a great experience for our little ones and our family. We came to Heritage from another Montessori in the area after a very negative experience there. The timing worked out perfectly and we couldn't be happier Both of our children have excelled at Heritage. It was a rough adjustment at first for our eldest, but once things really settled in with Ms.Taylor, dropoffs were easy and I got asked "why are you here so "early" to pick me up" when it was 5 every day. Ms. Taylor has since gone back to school herself, but the rest of the teachers really helped with the transition to a new teacher for all of the kids. Of course our social butterfly youngest had no issues with transition and went straight in ready to learn and experience. The facilities are amazing inside and out, which really exemplifies the learning environment they are in each day. The staff all around has been great all throughout this current Pandemic also, which gives me nothing but confidence sending my kids here each day. If you are considering Heritage, some of the things our kids love are: Henny and Penny (Chickens in the back), Swings, Trampoline, puzzles, writing and math work (our oldest is funny that way), and all the fun Art projects they get to do. And, with the summer program activities coming up, we've been talking to our kids about the summer program and now they can't wait...literally ask about it every day. read more

Our daughter has been at Heritage for the last 18 months (summer camp and then in class one). The experience has exceeded my expectation and we are very thankful for / appreciative of Ms Samantha and the whole team. Heritage is well organized and the parent communication is clear / frequent. Most importantly, it is a safe and warm environment. Our daughter comes home each day smiling and talking about her "friends and projects". School is a super positive part of our week. Particular shout out to Ms Madison and Ms Yolanda - we have been very lucky to have them as teachers. read more

Really good school, but terrible owner. The teachers aren't paid well and there's a bit of turn over. There are fundraisers for things like new play equipment. The equipment is never updated and I don't think the teachers get a dime. You get discounted tuition with a 5 star Yelp review. Still a great school for your children but hard to support. read more

Words cannot describe my gratitude to Heritage Montessori, as our daughter is absolutely thriving as a student. The school maintains a traditional Montessori structure and method of learning, which we were initially unsure would suit our daughter. However, our expectations have been FAR exceeded. Our daughter is in Ms. Leanne's class (class 3) and just LOVES her - she's firm, yet gentle and nurturing. Our daughter is extremely bold, but sensitive and Leanne knows exactly how to comfort her while encouraging her independence. Ms. Rebecca is another one of our daughter's teacher's of whom she adores, as well - she is SO loving and nurturing. Since attending Heritage last summer, our daughter has learned empathy, conflict resolution, independence, responsibility and the ability to create structure independently. The structure the environment maintains truly encompasses everything children need in order to succeed as whole people - not just as students. The director of the school, Madison, is so on-top of everything and makes sure all runs smoothly and happily at school - she is also such a pleasant presence. She has done an incredible job ensuring the environment is positive, inviting and nurturing. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned for the entire school year, so parents know exactly what their child will be learning and each month feeds into the next, so the curriculum is very fluid and logical. I was one of those parents who thought Montessori meant lots of "free play" and "liberal structure". If you hold any of these beliefs, think again. In fact, daughter was registered to attend NCCD last fall, but after our experience over the summer we knew we had found a rare gem in HMS. Heritage IS simply the best preschool around. Btw - The children in my daughter's 3-year-old class have been working on spelling and writing their name and my daughter has learned how to spell and write her 9-letter name! read more

We enrolled our son at Heritage Montessori about a year ago in class room 1 and have watched him thrive from the first day. He absolutely loves his teachers. Their warmth and passion for teaching shines as I've seen them again and again go above and beyond for my child, and I'm sure, all of the children in their class. They are patient, caring and really understand my son and his personality. He comes home excited and happy everyday and just loves telling us about what he did, who he played with and what he learned about it. Not only are the teachers stellar, but the school is absolutely immaculate and curated as a stimulating, nurturing environment. The director runs the school with grace and flawless organization. We are so thankful to Heritage Montessori for filling our sons day with such excitement, wonder, and love and for fostering a curiosity for learning that he will carry forward. read more

Unfortunately I feel compelled to update this rating as a year has gone by and I feel the owners of this school have completely taken advantage of the enrolled families. Since I first wrote the review below, I have seen the tuition costs for both the school year and the camp portions completely skyrocket. Moreover, registrations fees are now popping up everywhere (at an increase) for no apparent added value and in addition to having to pay a "material fee", I had to spend around $300.00 in school supplies. (Which is excessive considering my son is 4 years old). Although the school is very nice and they do offer activities throughout the year, those seem to be far insufficient to warrant such drastic increases. (No food included as parents provide snacks for the class and lunches for each child) plus we are also required to provide decorations/gifts for events and fund raise each year. It is deeply disappointing seeing as my son loves the school, his teachers and his friends but these increases are not sustainable. It is sad to see that the owners do not seem to care much about families that have supported the school since the beginning and I suspect many will have to look elsewhere as tuition costs no longer make sense My son has been enrolled at Heritage Montessori for a year and a half and we have watched him blossom at an unbelievable rate! He is currently in Class 2 and I can say enough great things about the attentive and dedicated teachers overseeing this class. The teachers there go above and beyond for our child, they are patient and focused and treat my son as his own person. They work with each kid on areas where they need help and allow them to blossom into their own personality. My 3 year old talks about his teachers at night time and on weekends which tells me he feels comfortable and cared for at school. Having my son enrolled and under the car of the teachers of class 2 at Heritage Montessori gives me peace of mind while I'm at work knowing that he is with education professionals that have his best interest (both emotional and educational) at heart. I want to thank the teachers from the bottom of my heart for loving and caring for the most precious person in my life and fostering his curiosity in many positive read more

My husband and I are beyond pleased with this school. The school itself is cheerful, welcoming and always clean. We also like that there is a clearly laid out curriculum and theme for each week of the month. The children are not only becoming academically enriched, but are also learning to be well-rounded human beings. Our daughter is in Ms. Udeni's class and we feel like she is completely invested in our daughter's well-being. She is patient, warm and has excellent control over her classroom. When we drop our daughter off at school, we feel like she is with extended family. Ms. Madison, the school director, always has a smile on her face and is always willing to answer any questions we may have. It is a joy to see her at drop off everyday! We give this school and its staff two thumbs up! read more

There aren't enough words to describe how incredibly lucky we feel to have found Heritage Montessori! The staff is absolutely wonderful- they are passionate, nurturing, and exude kindness to the kids and their families. My son, Noah, is three years old, but started at the school almost 6 months ago at 2 years old. My husband and I were extremely hesitant to enroll Noah into a new school after having such a terrible experience at a previous learning facility. From the moment Noah started at Heritage, he was so happy and our minds were immediately put at ease. He loves his teachers, Ms. Kat and Ms. Christine, and it is clear that under their direction, he is growing and thriving. The Director, Ms. Samantha, understands the importance of communication between the parents and the school administrators, and makes herself available to chat whenever we have any questions/ concerns. Her warmth and dedication to her role is very apparent- we could not ask for a better group of people to educate our child. Thank You Heritage! read more

We decided to enroll our daughter in daycare when she was 18 months old while living in Orange. Both daycare/preschools we used in Orange were good. But when we moved to Costa Mesa and enrolled her at Heritage when she was 3 years old, a new standard of excellence was set. From management to staff, policies and protocols, this school has ticked every box. Highly recommended. read more

My daughter attended Heritage between June 2019 and May 2020. In March of 2020 we put in a deposit to save our spot for the 2020-21 school year. In May we decided to not attend because distance learning was not working for our 2 year old. She cried everyday and they expected children to come in even if they or their family was at risk. My daughter and I have asthma. We told the director that we would check in to inquire about the new year. After four calls and an email over four months, we were told that there was no space for our daughter. Their approach to the pandemic has been problematic at best. I wish we could at the very least get our deposit back. read more

Wow wow wow! There are not enough positive things that I could possibly say about Heritage Montessori! My 3 year old son is currently enrolled here and we have had the greatest experience! The entire staff is an absolute joy to be around. There is nothing better than knowing my son is receiving the best care and education around. The teachers and staff truly love the children and it is more than evident. I am blown away by the changes, growth and development I have seen in our son in the 1 year he has been there. We cannot wait for our 2nd child to start as well!!! If you are looking for a great school, look no further!!! read more

I can't say enough great words about this school!! We moved my daughter from Newport Montessori to Herritage Montessori about 2 months ago and we could not be happier. The thought, care, and love that they put into this school is truly amazing! Everything from their monthly curriculum, to a fabulous director, and all the extra details they put into all of the school events for both the parents and kids far exceeds what we have seen at other schools. (And I researched a lot!) We see such a big difference between this school and my daughters old school, that we only wished we enrolled her here sooner! My daughter is currently in Class 2 and absolutely loves it! We definitely recommend taking a tour and checking it out for your child! read more

Heritage Montessori has truly helped develop my child as an intelligent free thinking individual as well as supported her growth in confidence. She has learned kindness/patience along with mathematics and beginning to write and she is only 4! It is a phenomenal school with a great curriculum and amazing people! read more

Perfect school for our 2 year old daughter! Glad we got the opportunity to join when the school was being re-established in the community. Madison (the director) did a great job of turning this property around to the product it is now. We love our little Heritage School. read more

So happy we found Heritage Montessori! The staff is so helpful and caring with the kids. The school is well run and provides the right amount of enrichment my kids need. I have two kids in class #3 and they absolutely love it there. They love the staff and activities! Everyone at the school really cares and it shows! read more

We switched our daughter from another Montessori in the area in hopes of better growth opportunities and a more creative learning atmosphere for her little mind to wonder and explore. We decided to make this Montessori change and schedule a tour right before the initial COVID-19 shutdown. Ms.Samantha reached out to us almost immediately with a genuine care and compassion for addressing our concerns from our previous school and what steps Heritage would take for our daughters learning development and how they will be keeping our daughter safe during the current COVID-19 pandemic. We were able to do a brief tour before the shut down and if you can imagine the coolest giant farm house turned into a modernized school on the inside, then that would be Heritage Montessori!!! While my wife and I were there the teachers were developing and implementing a remote virtual classroom concept on the fly for at home students and with very little time to put it together. My hat is off to these teachers for being so innovative and adaptable in a time of need. Truly remarkable what they turned out in only a short few days. My wife and I both loved the school layout itself with tons of room for the kids to spread out and play in their appropriate age group yet feeling very private tucked into a small neighborhood.....To top things off there are two very special chickens, Henny and Penny, that the kiddos get to help feed and care for while at school. My daughter has the biggest love for birds so this was an awesome surprise. She talks about them everyday. Since our daughter has been attending Heritage, Ms.Samantha has implemented curb side drop off for the kiddos that has safely reduced the risk of exposure to inside the school as much as possible. My daughter is learning a tremendous amount from Ms. Udeni and she comes home with each days classroom creations and talks about all the things she is learning and what she did throughout the day.....and of course HENNY and PENNY!! Her speech has grown so much in only a matter of weeks and she asks to go to school on the weekends.......yup that's a real thing.....As parents I feel like we made the right decision to change schools and we could not be more grateful for the Heritage staff for there dedication, professionalism, and love they show our special little lady. Heritage Montessori deserves 10 stars! read more

I have the privilege of performing my magic shows at this amazing preschool. While I don't have kids, If I did have kids, I would totally send them to this amazing school. The staff is amazing especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. They made sure everyone was safe. Highly recommend this school. read more

We love this entire school and community of Heritage Montessori. Our son is thriving in the environment and it's so down to earth, and authentically Montessori. If you're ready to take the next step to building life skills for your child; this is he best choice! Xo read more

I really can't say enough amazing things about Heritage Montessori. My 4 year old son has been at Heritage for about 1.5 years and is truly thriving in their supportive and caring environment. He loves his teachers and friends and the facility is beautiful and immaculately clean. He is learning how to read, write and do math but Heritage has also taught him how to be patient and work independently on his own. He enjoys going to school and it's clear that Heritage is helping him develop a true love of learning. read more

After touring many preschools in the area my husband and I decided on Heritage and we couldn't be happier!!! Miss Kate and Miss Emily are so loving, sweet and everything we'd hope for in my little girls first teachers! Miss Madison is so helpful and always quick to help me with any concerns or questions I may have. My little girl loves school and is always excited to go! read more

Heritage Montessori provides an academically strong education on a daily basis. We have watched our two children thrive at Heritage in the classroom over the past 3 years. They are excited about going to school daily and the teachers that they have had are all amazing. read more

My daughter's development and happiness are everything to me. So, when I pick her up from school and she is just beaming about all the fun she had and all that she learned that day, I know we are in the right place. The staff is incredible and the campus is cleaner than any other school we toured. Very impressed! read more

We are so happy with our choice to send our daughter here! She is in Ms. Kay's class and is so excited every school day. She cannot wait to play with her friends and learn new things. She also loves watching the school's two chickens eat and roam around. read more

We were recently introduced to this cute school during some uncertain times.. all I can say is WOW! This school is beautiful and so accommodating to all of their students needs. My boys were ALL SMILES after their first day and couldn't wait to go back. They have an amazing line up for summer camp called "brain boost" which is filled with water play, science experiments, art, cooking and learning. They are going to have a fantastic summer here at Heritage Montessori NB. read more

We recently enrolled our son in this school and it couldn't have been a smoother transition. He's typically shy and a little nervous in new environments, but here he seemed ready to rock. The staff has been very communicative and great with answering our questions and concerns since he started attending. Very friendly and cool atmosphere. We're very happy and feel confident we made the right choice. read more

I have nothing but extraordinary things to say about Heritage Montessori in Costa Mesa! Our daughter has been attending since September 2017 and she has been so happy in Class #4. She comes home talking about all the amazing things they do and I'm consistently impressed. From the little kitchen and the baking/cooking they get to do, to the special art, music and Spanish classes, everything is so valuable. My daughter can have a mini conversation in Spanish and that has not come from her parents as we do not speak the language, she teaches us!She tells me who Van Goh and Ghandi are, she's barely 5. I love this school, the staff, the values, and environment more than I could ever express to them. I'll be forever grateful for my daughters experience at Heritage! read more

I registered my child here hoping for a wonderful education, but was terribly disappointed. I visited the school and volunteered a couple times and after hearing how the teachers were treated by the director, I pulled my child. I do not want my child interacting with that lady! The grounds were beautiful, but the director is intense and intimidating! Steer clear! read more

My daughter started at Heritage 6 months ago. I am so impressed with this school. Coming from another Montessori school, Heritage has pushed our daughter academically and we couldn't be happier. Our daughter is in room #4. The teachers are so great and loving to the students. They create such a great learning environment. The facility is also beautiful and clean and I highly recommend it. read more

Our daughter has been enrolled at Heritage Montessori pretty much since they opened and we can't say enough great things about the school, Madison (director) and all the teachers. Our daughter has learned so much in the 2 years she has been enrolled here and we could be more proud of her. We are very lucky to have found Heritage after touring many schools in the area. If you're looking for a great school, Heritage Montessori checks all the boxes. They have an incredible staff, great lessons, clean and attention to detail. read more

I can't speak highly enough of Heritage! My 4 year old switched to Heritage from a conventional preschool earlier this year. From day one, he was made to feel so welcome and comfortable. Within a month and a half, he was spelling and writing his name, sounding out words and doing addition on his own! I'm blown away by the thought, time and love that so clearly goes into this school. The teachers in Class #4 are truly what every parent hopes for for their child. I wish we never had to leave! read more

My son Miller has been going to Heritage for almost 2 years now. He is in class #3 now but started in class 1 when he could at 2 years old. We have never looked back! He loves school so much , and all the teachers and staff are so amazing. We couldn't ask for a better environment for our son , and can't wait for his little brother to attend when he's 2! read more

My daughter attends Class 1 at Heritage Montessori and started right when she turned two. The facilities are amazing, staff is so nice, creative and caring. They are constantly planning special activities such as a farmer's market, Mother's Day crafts, St. Patty's day Irish jig dancing and have so many great educational activities that keep the kids busy. We toured many of the programs in the neighborhood and this one stood out far beyond the rest. The outdoor play space is wonderful with plenty of room for the kids to roam. I can't recommend HM enough as a safe, special place for your kids to connect with their peers and learn! read more