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.

LTMA has been an amazing experience for our family. My daughter joined the infant room with Ms…read more Faye and Ms. Liliana at 11 months. I was a little worried about how she would adjust since she'd been home with me the entire time but they cared for her so well and now at almost 17 months she's comfortable to the extent I usually have to convince her to come home and that we'll be back the next day. Within the first month, she adjusted pretty well, learnt how to nap independently, started walking, became comfortable around other people, and now her language is expanding and she is learning new words every day. She can eat independently too with hands and even with a spoon and fork. I'm really impressed with her growth. I appreciate their curriculum, they are structured, they have art, playtime both inside and outside, and a fun summer program keeping the kids engaged and experiencing new things. All the teachers are so kind, warm and caring and you can see it in the faces of the other children. This was actually our decision point to bring our child here, when we did the tour the kids were so happy and just being kids playing. This sealed the deal for us. Thank you Ms. Lily for running this place the way you do and creating a loving and nurturing environment for our children.

Our son started at LTM when he was 6 months old. He's been there for a year and has enjoyed every…read moreaspect of the school. The teachers are patient and kind and Miss Lily plans tons of activities each week. Our son has blossomed just by engaging in peer-to-peer programs. They are great about providing daily feedback on food, mood, and any challenges. Also, the schools hours are so accommodating for our dual-working parent household. He's transitioned to the next room so smoothly: ie. Group lunch and naps. The playground and garden are some of his favorite places to frequent. Even their holiday programs are so wonderful. It's a great community of teachers and families. We feel so lucky to be a part of the LTM family!

This was our second year sending our daughter (3 years old) to Dana Point Montessori & we couldn't…read morehave asked for a better school & experience. The teachers and staff are incredibly caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's happiness, development, and well-being. Our daughter received so much love, care & attention. She was always excited to go to school and we could see how much she learned (counting & singing in Spanish), grew, and blossomed during her time there. All of the teachers go above and beyond to make the children and parents feel comfortable, safe & cared for. Knowing our child was happy, safe, loved, and surrounded by people who truly cared about gave us such peace of mind. Megha the Director is great & highly communicative, teacher Tedra is wonderful; as are all the teachers. We highly recommend Dana Point Montessori to any family looking for a warm, nurturing, and wonderful place for their child! We plan to be back next summer.

My son absolutely loves DPM. We switched to here from another school a month ago and I was very…read morenervous because my son cried everyday at the other school. It's been the complete opposite here. He will literally ask to go to school and when I pick him up he is so happy!! He has bloomed so much the last month and his vocabulary has literally tripled. The school is very clean, safe and well ran. All of the teachers are incredibly kind, patient and loving to the children. Truly a gem of a school.

The best there is in San Clemente…read more Both of my kids attend school here and our experience has been nothing but amazing. My daughter transferred to this school when she was 3 and stayed thru the TK/Kinder program. She has come such a long way and is even reading and doing math! My son started when he was 6 months and the school really met them where they were at, especially when it comes to sleep schedules and big transitions/development (e.g.- one nap, teething, moving up rooms). Their curriculum is diverse and well rounded, the facilities and equipment are well taken care of and maintained, the events they have are so fun and thoughtful, the staff is kind and my kids seemed to trust and feel comfortable with everyone they encountered there, the admin team is so welcoming, supportive, and communicative...the list goes on! Overall, everyone at this school seems to lead with genuine care for the kids and their development. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for care in the San Clemente/Dana Point/San Juan Capistrano areas.

Highly recommend! My daughter absolutely loves coming here every day and is thriving. She's just…read morestarting Pre-K 3, and seeing her so happy while learning means everything to us

If you are looking for a Montessori daycare, caring teachers, attentive staff, diverse…read morekids/families/friends, this is the best place you want to go. I want to give 6 stars if I can. My daughter has been here over an year now, the same time we moved to US. Teachers here took amazing care and attention to her when she was not even speaking English at the first couple of month at her age 2. They were patient, caring, encouraging, and comforting her to make her happy making friends in the school and starting to talk in English. Now she runs into classroom to meet teachers and friends everyday. She mentions about great things teacher taught her, how much she loves teachers and put teachers' names in her birthday party invite list, and how lovely her friends are from schools I am lucky that I have found the most trusted place for my kid toddler life. You should give it a try too.

As parents trying to set up an appointment for a tour of KIE's preschool, we initially heard back…read morefrom Taylor quickly upon emailing the admin@kiemontessori.com email. However, it's been radio silence since despite multiple email follow ups and phone calls (which go straight to voice mail). We would not recommend this school, if this is any indication of how we'd be treated as parents of actual enrolled kids at KIE. Such a bummer, automatically checking this school off of our consideration list.

Would recommend Anna Maria Montessori to any parent seeking a nurturing and high-quality experience…read morefor their child. I stumbled upon the school from a referral and it was the best decision for our son. Ms. Anna and her staff create a warm, engaging and peaceful environment that supports both academic and personal growth. The small teacher-to-student ratio ensures the kids get the attention they need at this milestone age. The school is thoughtfully designed with spacious outdoor exploration space, a garden, a mascot tortoise and classrooms that inspire curiosity and independence. Ms. Anna has a gift for understanding and guiding children. She combines loving kindness with a calm, firm presence that fosters respect and cooperation. Under her care, my son is already learning valuable skills such as independence and confidence in his abilities--all within the framework of Montessori philosophy.

We joined Miss Anna's school this month and it was the best decision we have made. She is kind,…read morecaring, intelligent and made with magic. Our son goes three days a week and when he isn there he asks when he can go back to school to see Miss. Anna and his school friends. The best environment I could have ever dreamed of. Thank you to the magical Miss. Anna

My daughter has blossomed in the last two weeks since she's started attending preschool here!…read more We chose this school purely based on how my daughter's face lit up during the tours. We toured a few schools and she did not like any of them until we visited this school. Ms. Pei and Ms. Betty from the bilingual classroom were both so warm and welcoming, and made my daughter so excited about starting school from the first time we toured their class! Before starting school, she was so shy and timid and would often avoid playgrounds with too many people. She would hide when people say hi to her, and run away from kids who tried to play with her. Ever since she started school here, she suddenly became a social butterfly! And she would wake up every morning excited to go to school and play with her friends! We seriously are so happy and thankful for all the teachers here for caring for our daughter and helping her overcome her social anxiety!

We started sending our precious baby, M, here when she was 9 months old. She is now 14 months old…read more We chose LNMC because without exception, the staff are so warm, welcoming and thoroughly trained in authentic Montessori education. (Any school can use the Montessori name, so just because a school says they are "Montessori" does not mean they implement it correctly or to a quality standard.) if you want the true Montessori experience, you will definitely want to tour this school. Baby M lights up every morning when she sees her teachers, and even though she misses us when we leave, I always have *complete* confidence and peace of mind leaving her there because I know she is loved, and her physical, cognitive and emotional needs are more than met. Teachers are flexible and understanding and communicative about the many particular and constantly changing needs (feeding schedule, switching from bottle to cup, encouraging solids and naps, etc) of Baby M. In the infant room, they support and follow whatever daily schedule your child follows at home. M did have trouble napping in a classroom at first (because she just wants to keep playing with everyone) but she is napping well now. The school feels like a community. Even the teachers of the older kids know Baby M and always say hello to her (we typically have to stop a couple times on the way to her classroom in the morning because she is a very social baby and wants to give the other teachers morning hugs). The school also hosts various celebrations, such as "Muffins with Mom" for Mothers Day and "Donuts with Dad" for Fathers Day. For Muffins with Mom, I got to hang out one morning after drop off to eat muffins and fruit with M and the other mothers. It was lovely. They even set up a back drop for Mother's Day for us to take a picture together and regularly send kids home with product art on holidays. I am not the biggest fan of product art (vs process art) as a learning tool, but I admit I LOVE these keepsakes and will keep them forever. We also had the opportunity to volunteer at the Scholastic book fair and to purchase books for M's classroom. Ms. Athana and Ms. Danielle (administration) keep the school very secure, the children safe, help support teachers on the daily and in their professional growth, and are always approachable. They are so kind and patient with our "new parents sending our baby to preschool for the first time" and other ongoing questions/concerns. (We had raised concerns about M not napping, which they completely understood and helped us resolve.) Other notes: the classrooms are very clean, well-organized, full of cognitively stimulating materials (but not cluttered) and have beautiful natural light. There is a kindergarten classroom if you want the option for your child to go the Montessori kindergarten too. The front door can only be opened with your own personal code (love the security), and check in and check out are done using the Procare app (easy, convenient). You will get daily updates via the app about when your child is eating, sleeping, and when they've had diaper changes. Teachers will also occasionally send photos of what your child does during the day. It is a nice connection to have to them throughout my workday. Clearly, we (and Baby M!) love this school. I highly recommend a tour if any of these positives resonate with you. If you do so soon, Baby M will likely greet you at the door of the infant room .

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.

This school is amazing. I have two of my boys attended here and my youngest daughter is starting…read moresoon. Tamara and Tia are super helpful and diligent. Teachers/Instructors are very nice as well. The school has many programs such as Art, Clay, Dance, Music, Sports etc. They have half/full day part/full time schedules with options to have extended care and pricing is better than anything I seen around here. Give it a shot and you'll like it.

I was really looking forward to a positive experience here, but I cannot in good conscience…read morerecommend this place. Every time I picked my son up the lead teacher would have a problem with him. I can tell she just didn't like him and he was being treated differently by her. The assistant was nice and seemed caring towards him, but the lead teacher had a strong bias against him. I wonder why they accept 18 month olds when they expect them to behave like 2.5 year olds. I could tell my son was learning new things, yet the lead teacher would never say anything nice about him, she would only tell me negative things. He went from a very happy, curious boy to being very upset and rebellious. When raising those concerns to the director, she brushed us off and told us we could look for other schools. When we asked if he could be switched to another class that was also met with a no. I think due to their long wait list, they don't really care to work with parents or improve the child's experience.