Safety6
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care5
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- Founded 1962 — first Montessori school in Orange County, one of the first in the US
- Godaughter and former pupil of Maria Montessori founded the school
- Serves children ages 2–8; strong kindergarten and early elementary continuity
- Yelp: 53 reviews — parents consistently praise patient, nurturing teachers and warm structured atmosphere
- Part of Endeavor Schools network with professional development resources
- Hours 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Monday–Friday
Considerations
- Google review count not confirmed from search results
- Endeavor Schools corporate ownership may affect local culture continuity
- Hours end at 5:30 PM — limited for full-time working parents
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Serves infants from 6 weeks through school-age (12 years)
- Life Essentials® curriculum covering social, physical, emotional, and intellectual development
- Classroom and playground webcams for parent peace of mind
- Meals included (breakfast, lunch, snacks)
- Academy Link® app for daily updates and photos
- Extended hours 6:30 AM–6:30 PM Monday–Friday
- One parent: children attended from 12 weeks through Pre-K graduation — described care as loving and passionate
Considerations
- Google review count not confirmed from search results
- Franchise model — quality can vary between locations
- Yelp shows 24 reviews (Yelp star rating not confirmed in search results)
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Director Katrina Chanbona has led the center since 2003 with 30+ years experience
- Play-based curriculum with four age-divided classrooms
- Four outdoor play areas including a blacktop and garden
- Extracurriculars include Soccer Shots, martial arts, and gymnastics
- No screen time policy
- Fresh fruit and vegetable snacks provided; nut-free
- Yelp: 4.5 stars across 34 reviews — parents describe it as very clean with long-tenured, knowledgeable teachers
Considerations
- No Google review count confirmed — unable to verify Google rating
- Does not serve infants (starts at 18 months)
- Shorter hours (7:30 AM–5:30 PM) may not suit all working families
- Licensed for 39 children only — small capacity means waitlists likely
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD inspection safety grade A (composite 100/100)
- Authentic AMI/AMS Montessori curriculum: Language, Math, Geography, Science, Sensorial, Practical Life
- Serves ages 2–6 with Primary and Pre-K/Kindergarten tracks
- Reported 5.0 stars on Angi; parents cite rapid academic growth
- Extended hours 7 AM–6 PM Monday–Friday
- Small student-teacher ratio (5:1 reported)
Considerations
- Google review count not confirmed — cannot independently verify Google rating
- Does not serve infants
- No arts or enrichment extracurriculars listed on website
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care3
K-ready5
Teachers8
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- College-affiliated lab school — students supervised by ECE faculty alongside trained student teachers
- Curriculum emphasizes play, creativity, exploration, and problem-solving
- Ages 2–5; three developmentally appropriate classroom tracks
- Nature-certified by Nature Explore program
- Highly trained teacher supervision as an OCC teacher training demonstration site
Considerations
- Half-day program only — not suitable for full-time child care needs
- Does not serve infants
- Waitlist enrollment; open to community but prioritizes OCC students/families
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready5
Teachers5
Compassion5
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed Montessori day care center in Costa Mesa
- Montessori method for toddler/preschool ages
Considerations
- Limited publicly available information on website, curriculum details, or staff qualifications
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready5
Teachers5
Compassion5
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed child care center in Costa Mesa 92626
Considerations
- Limited publicly available program or staff information
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready5
Teachers5
Compassion5
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed preschool in Costa Mesa 92626
Considerations
- Limited publicly available details on curriculum and staffing
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