We have had such a wonderful experience at Montessori at the park over the last few years. The…read moreteachers are warm, patient, and genuinely care about each child's growth both academically and emotionally. One of the things we appreciate most is how the school encourages independence, confidence, and kindness in a nurturing environment. Our daughters have developed a real love of learning and have thrived socially and academically during their time here. We are so grateful for the years our family has spent here and would highly recommend this school.

Both of my kids have been here for years, and we absolutely love this school! All the teachers are…read moreincredibly sweet and caring, and some of them are truly gifted artists. My kids look forward to going to school every day -- and sometimes don't even want to come home! There are so many wonderful activities for them to participate in. The variety of lessons and events makes each day feel happy and special.

DO NOT COME TO THIS SCHOOL!!…read more The teachers do not care about the kids! This is literally the worst school we have ever been to, it's so bad that we paid for a whole month (February 2026) but my son only lasted 4 days (no refund). My family and I have never been treated so badly! My poor child was sitting on his poop for what was probably hours because they didn't want to change him. He had the biggest blowout we have ever seen that we had to throw away his clothes. The teacher and Director knew he had a blowout because they tried to cover it up and pretend they didn't see it! On top of this, his teacher Miss M is one of the worst people I've ever met. My son is mostly potty trained which I disclosed to the school and they said it's fine not to worry they understand if he has accidents. Well that is not what happened, anytime he had an accident they were furious! They would scold him and made him so scared to use the toilet from being shamed that he regressed and went back to diapers full time. He would cry anytime we sat him on the potty out of fear we would yell at him because that's what his teacher was doing! We know this because he told us what she would do when he wouldn't go on the potty or have accidents. The last day with his teacher Miss M was the breaking point. He had another accident that she was so furious that she ignored us at pick up wouldn't say hi to us acted like we didn't exist and handed us my son's things and walked away!! And mind you this was his 4th day at this school not even a week and they were treating us this way. This teacher was also very condescending, had no manners wouldn't say hi or bye, always in a bad mood (definitely dislikes kids and her job), extremely passive aggressive, and also micro aggressive. Miss M has no business being around children let alone teaching them. I don't say this lightly when I say she truly is a terrible person. Who yells and scolds a child for having an accident?! If you care about your child do not come to this school!! P.S. do not get fooled by their positive reviews, they are from years ago!

I love this school and how it has helped create a safe and consistent learning environment for my…read morechild. The teachers are honest and thoughtful. Any concerns I have are always addressed with the utmost care and consideration. I am happy to have found such a great school with amazing teachers and director.

My kids had the best experience at country village! As a school teacher, I was very particular…read moreabout what I wanted for my kids' first school experience, and Country Village checked every box for our family. The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and nurturing, and Marisa, the director, is wonderful as well. I especially appreciated the small class sizes, which were very important to me, along with the amazing playground where the kids could play and explore. Another huge highlight was the classroom pets -- my children absolutely loved them! Both my son and daughter truly thrived at Country Village, and I'm so grateful for the positive, loving environment they experienced there.

We love Country Village! All 3 of our kids have attended the school, the teachers are amazing & the…read moreDirector, Marisa is so caring, organized and runs a great program! We highly recommend Country Village RSM!

This review is LONG overdue!!! Where do I even begin...the ladies that work here are complete GEMS…read more My family is so incredibly lucky to have found and chose Ms. Atosa's school for my daughter back in 2022 (she is now 5 years old in Kindergarten). Because of their wonderful care, it was no doubt that I would send my son here as well (who is now 2 years old son and has also been under their care he was 9 months old). This school offers everything that working parents need - flexible hours and breakfast/snacks/lunch (so rare). All of this coupled with a Montessori curriculum and very competitive pricing - it's a win-win-win! This business is a tough business and it's impossible to make everyone happy but Ms. Atosa goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is safe and cared for. If you have any recommendations or concerns, Ms. Atosa listens carefully and does everything in her power to address it. I always feel so comfortable when approaching her with any of my needs. My daughter who is now in Kindergarten is now excelling in school because of their pre-school program. The teachers have taught them very well in all areas of math, reading and even behaviorally so they are more than prepared going into Kindergarten. Although we still have a few more years to go, I'm already sad for the day that my son will graduate from Ms. Atosa's program.

Old and dated, revolving door of teachers, sickness, and bad habits…read more Our daughter has been attending this school for about a year. Throughout this time, she has had countless teachers in both the infant and toddler rooms. This place seriously lacks stability, and seemingly leadership making the right decisions to retain teachers. During her time in the infant class, our daughter was bitten NUMEROUS times. We never made it too big of a deal, understanding this was quite normal for little ones, especially while teething and not being able to properly express themselves. We didn't think too much of it. Fast forward a few months, and now it was our daughter on the other end of the biting. When it happened, we would have a conversation with the teacher about the why/when, and what was done to reinforce that it wasn't okay. Again, it didn't seem like it was a big deal as we had been on the other end of it before. It was extremely uncommon for her to bite friends/family, so we didn't have a ton of opportunities to try to reinforce these actions at home. Being that she was enrolled full time, they certainly had more hands-on time when it comes to biting other kids than we ever could have. Jump to today, our daughter was kicked out of school for biting. No official warning, no offense countdown, no suspension, just kicked out. This is 2-weeks after my wife suffered a random seizure, cannot drive, and we are 2-weeks away from an out-of-state move. All of which they are aware of. Now we have no daycare, I am the sole care for my wife and now child, in a semi-packed home. They made a rash, one-sided decision, without reasonable communication and resolution, because they do not care and we were one foot out the door. Her teacher didn't even know my daughter was being kicked out, it was apparently Atosa's decision. This was a habit she picked up at this school! Kids will be kids, and we don't feel that the teachers did enough to deter or redirect these actions for our child and others. If the turnover wasn't so high, perhaps they'd have quality relationships between teachers and children to better facilitate bad habits like these. When your business is built around bad habits to begin with, I can't say I'm shocked that you took the easy way out with my child.

I'm very happy with my daughter attending this montessori school! I looked at a lot of places and…read morethis school had some openings. I believe the openings had something to do with issues with previous leadership. There is a new head and assistant head of school and they are wonderful! I really love my daughters lead guide Ms Ashlee. I'm excited to start the toilet learning journey with her assistance. A few of the other places I toured wouldn't even allow toilet learning until after 2 yrs. I think this is absurd if your child is ready before 2yrs. I must mention, that the other guides and assistants that routinely care for my daughter are also wonderful. Everyone is just nice and friendly. I'm happy with the communication from the school, the security of the grounds, and the cleanliness of the classrooms. I also want to mention that I walk by the Nido room every time I drop off or pick up and I'm impressed by the the attention and activities those kiddos get! It makes a momma's heart fill up to see people truly caring about the children!

My son has been attending this school for 4 yrs and we have loved every single one. While just like…read morewith any other private school, the turnover of staff can be an issue, it's always been a smooth transition and actually continues to improve. I am a huge advocate for Montessori education and this school has been a great choice for they do follow the Montessori core values in the education, support and environment for the children. We will be so sad to leave when my son ages out of the program/school.

The school is amazing with it, pleasant atmosphere, and many birds that speak to me as a true…read moreMontessori School should be. It's inviting as soon as you walk in the door with the owners, Ms Debbie and Mr. Rick, ready to help their families and children with a smile. The school is dedicated to supporting the MONTESSORI method and has been around for 30 years. The school just had a ribbon cutting and is ready for more infants. The infant room is beautiful and safe for new little babies! God bless this school and continue to help it grow with more families who wouldn't like their children to be taught holistically in a very loving environment.

I have an 8 year old daughter and a 5 year old son who have thrived at Rancho Viejo School in the…read morethree years they've been there. They've both excelled in the Montessori System, and Rancho Viejo School employs only the very best teachers and staff. With a student to teacher ratio of approximately 8 to 1, the staff at RVS is able to closely monitor each student's individual needs on a daily basis. This has been particularly beneficial for my son whose speech development was delayed due to an issue with his hearing. His teachers at RVS have been incredibly helpful with regard to his speech development over the past couple of years. I strongly recommend taking a tour of this school if you're looking for the best possible education for your child/children. It's been a very positive experience for our family!

All my chikdren have attended Guidepost Montessori since a very young age. We have had the…read morewonderful opportunity to meet great teachers who are not only experienced but passionate for the Montessori method. My youngest son just started in the Nido program and I know that he is in great and loving hands. Ms Abby and her team are very nurturing, experienced and caring towards the infants. I can go to work in peace knowing that my son is not only cared for with love but is also in an environment that is truly focused on the Montessori philosophy starting as early as infant age. Love the Guides! love the prepared environment!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Guidepost Montessori in Foothill Ranch. This has been…read moresuch a special place for our family and a huge part of our son's early growth and development. We started our son here when he was just 6 months old, and as a first time mom who is naturally very anxious, I was incredibly nervous about leaving him. I worried about everything. From day one, the guides took the time to get to know not just our son, but us as parents too. As time went on and as I built relationships with the team, my confidence grew because of the care, communication, and trust they created. Ms. Abi and her team have been absolutely incredible. Ms. Abi has been amazing at helping guide us through our son's milestones and development, always offering reassurance, insight, and support. Every single guide we have interacted with has shown genuine love and care for our son. Ms. Abi, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Marianna, Ms. Dora and so many others always took the time to give thoughtful updates about our son's day, which meant the world to us. Our son truly loves it here. He lights up every time we pull up to the building and is excited to see everyone inside. Knowing how happy and comfortable he was made all the difference for us. We are heartbroken to be leaving, only because we are moving out of state. This community has meant so much to our family, and we will always be grateful for the role they played in our son's early life. Thank you to everyone at Guidepost Foothill Ranch for creating such a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment. We will miss you all so much.

It's such a bittersweet moment for me as we say goodbye to what has truly been the best preschool…read more Both of my children started their journey here--my daughter, who is now 7, and today was my son's very last day. Leaving is incredibly emotional because this place has always felt like family. From the amazing teachers to the wonderful management and the kindest owner, every single person here has been so caring, welcoming, understanding, and supportive. The love, attention, and education they provide are simply unmatched. If you're looking for a preschool where your children will be genuinely loved, nurtured, and cared for like family, this is the place. I will miss you all so much, but I know this isn't really goodbye. I've made lifelong friends here, and I had to get all the teachers' contact information because I couldn't imagine not staying in touch. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for loving my children, believing in them, and giving them the most beautiful start in life. We will always be grateful

They stole our deposit and refused to refund during Covid. We never started at the school. They…read moreshutdown a week after we paid the deposit.

We have had such a wonderful experience with Heritage Montessori daycare and are so grateful for…read morethe care, effort, and thoughtfulness that goes into the program. Ms. Karla is incredibly helpful, organized, and hardworking as the director, and it really shows in the way everything is planned and communicated. The teachers are very involved with the children and are hands-on with activities, which makes the environment feel warm, engaging, and supportive. One of the things we really appreciate is the strong focus on educational activities. The children get to do many crafts and special projects, but what stands out is that the crafts always seem to have an educational touch behind them. We have seen other daycares where crafts are more generic or less focused, so it is very nice to see activities that are both fun and meaningful for the kids. The daycare also offers many great extra options for families, including book club, early drop-off, and afternoon care, which makes the program very convenient and flexible. There are also lots of extra special activities, and we love seeing the creative projects the kids bring home. The facility itself is beautifully decorated and has a charming artistic, homestead feel that gives it a lot of character. Another highlight has been the weekly video recaps. Seeing the kids participate in activities throughout the week is so wonderful and gives parents a special window into their day. We also really appreciate that the daycare advocates for and emphasizes no screen time for the children, which has been such a positive and refreshing part of the program. Overall, this is a caring, creative, and well-run daycare, and we are very thankful for everything they do for the children.

The best decision we ever made to join our little kid to HMS lake forest. He was just two when we…read morestarted and Ms.Tamara was his first teacher, she has that warmth and kindness to her that you cannot ask for a better first teacher to your kid ever. Ms.Maryam was his second teacher and she is the perfect combo of challenge, education and play, my kid started reading letter sounds and words at just 3 years old and makes friends wherever he goes, all thanks to this amazing school. They have introduced every festival there to these little munchkins by celebrating one every month, we loved celebrating and learning so many different cultures.