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    Givingtree Montessori

    5.0 (4 reviews)
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    Much experienced, well educated, warm hearted teacher. Clean and cozy facility. Strongly recommend!!

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    Montessori of Brea

    Montessori of Brea

    4.7
    (43 reviews)
    5.8 mi

    Montessori of Brea has been an enriching, amazing, and wonderful learning experience for our three…read moredaughters. As a former Montessori student, this school stays true to the Montessori method of teaching. There are plenty of hands-on learning materials that are age appropriate from 2 years old in preschool to 7 years old in K-1. The kids are able to learn at their own pace and enjoy an environment of collaborative play and learning. Every child of mine who entered preschool had their initial episodes of tears and crying in the first few months. But the teachers at Montessori of Brea are so kind with their loving voices, gentle nudges, and guided redirection to help the children focus on their learning and forget about the separation from parents. Ms. Kim was our preschool teacher for our first 2 daughters and is currently teaching our 3 year old. Our whole family LOVES Ms. Kim! When my two older grade school kids come to pick up our baby, they ALWAYS have to come to give Ms. Kim a hug! She is caring, loving, and has great communication with parents at drop off and/or pick up. There are a total of 4 teachers for the classroom, but I'm amazed at Ms. Kim's organization and memory having to be the primary teacher of 28+ kids and knowing each child's ability. I can barely handle remembering my 3! Ms. Dana was our most recent K-1 teacher and she is just as great! Her lessons helped prepare my daughter for school outside of Montessori. Her open communication and constant use of technology helped prepare us for future apps used in grade school. Ms. Dana was very active in providing updates, even sending pictures to all the class parents of special events and personal messages for individual achievements! With the help of ALL the teachers at Montessori of Brea, our oldest daughter got into GATE (Gifted & Talented Education) and is excelling. Our second daughter is reading three grade levels above her current grade and is thriving at her new school thanks to the teachers and Montessori of Brea. I can only give my highest recommendation for this place! I tell all my neighbors and friends in the area about Montessori of Brea because it has helped our children succeed in and out of the classroom.

    This is the best school you will find in North Orange County; I know this because I diligently…read morevisited most of them. I grew up attending Montessori schools and my mother is a Montessori teacher, so I know what to look for. After observing different schools in the area and speaking in-depth with the staff, I felt MoB was truly the best place for my brilliant children. The environment and teacher credentials are all authentic, and the classrooms reminded me of my own childhood Montessori schools. If you take a tour, you will observe busy children enthusiastically working with a level of focus you do not see in traditional preschools/kindergartens. The education is top quality, and the staff friendly, patient, and extremely knowledgeable in child development. Three of my children graduated from MoB, with my youngest being the most recent graduate. They were under the exceptional guidance of Ms. Tess (lead teacher and also a music scholar), Ms. Padmini, Ms. Cindy, Ms. Dana, Mr. Vargas, and Ms. Nayna. We are so grateful for their contribution to our children's development. Every one my kids graduated from MoB with high-level reading and math skills, a love for science, strong musical knowledge, a love and respect for nature and the Earth, as well as high self-confidence and independence. My oldest children, now 12 and 10, are in GATE (Gifted and Talented Education program) in the public school system, and continue to excel. I have no doubt my youngest, who recently graduated from MoB, will also qualify for the GATE program. I credit Montessori of Brea for bringing out my children's full potential--they care about the mental, physical, social, emotional, AND academic wellbeing of the child. My kids loved all the hands-on learning at Montessori of Brea, and had so much fun over the years--we go back regularly to visit Ms. Ali and all the lovely teachers and support staff, as we consider them family. P.S. My children attended from age 2 to age 6; best decision ever.

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    Brand new play yard!!
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    IvyCrest Montessori Private School

    IvyCrest Montessori Private School

    4.1
    (26 reviews)
    5.9 mi

    I love the teachers here. They are hard working and they care for your kids. Even though we gave…read morethem a low review, we had two kids come here. Why the low review? They nickel and dime you to death. They will charge you for sneezing in the wrong place. And during the COVID crisis, they are still charging for the daycare hours. They claim to be offering instruction online, but they aren't offering daycare. It doesn't bother me as much, but we know of families with babies in room 1. The videos this place is posting don't help at all. They aren't providing their service anymore and they are not adjusting the room 1 families' tuition. That's just not right. So, we like the treatment our children received here, but I question the ethics of a place that is this much about the bottom line.

    I cannot say enough amazing things about my experience with this school. My son has been in room 1…read morefor 6 months now (started a 13 months old), and he always gets so happy when I tell him we're going to school. Pricing: comparing to the big corp Childtime and all of those, this school is reasonable! I called around many different locations to make sure I understood the going-rate, and for what you get, this is worth every dollar. The teachers care for him with so much love. He is always happy, silly and comes home doing something new after each week at school. The staff is really what makes this experience so special for us -- every single teacher in room 1. Choosing a school for my first born, while battling the tail-end of PPD was so challenging, but I am so happy to say, ivy crest was one of the best decisions I've made for my son and our family.

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    IvyCrest students, hard at work in Acting Class!
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    IvyCrest's front office, the historic Hale House.
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    Arborland Montessori Children's Academy - Valencia Campus

    Arborland Montessori Children's Academy - Valencia Campus

    4.8
    (97 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Our two children have been attending Arborland for about two years, and we could not be happier…read morewith our decision to enroll them. Our youngest started in the Toddler classroom with Ms. Karla, while our oldest has been in the Preschool classroom with Ms. Salzman. Watching both of them grow, develop confidence, and genuinely enjoy going to school has been incredibly rewarding and affirms our decision. As a school, Arborland is exceptionally well organized. The campus is clean, secure, and well maintained, and the staff consistently demonstrate professionalism, kindness, and a genuine commitment to the children. Our kids also participate in the extended childcare program, which has been a wonderful experience. They genuinely enjoy that time with their friends and teachers, so much so that there are days when they do not want to leave. One of the main reasons we chose Arborland was because we wanted a more structured Montessori toddler program than what we found at many other nearby schools serving children 18 months and older. Ms. Karla created exactly the environment we were hoping for. She is warm, patient, and incredibly caring, while also setting clear expectations and consistent boundaries that the children understand and respect. We truly appreciated the balance she brings to her classroom. Another aspect we especially valued was that Ms. Karla and her assistant teachers spoke Spanish with our daughter throughout the day. As parents raising bilingual children, having that support reinforced what we practice at home and has been a meaningful part of her early education. The Montessori approach has been an excellent fit for our independent, curious, and strong-willed daughter. She has now transitioned into the Preschool program, and we can already see how well prepared she is thanks to the strong foundation built in the Toddler classroom. We are incredibly grateful to Ms. Karla and her assistant teachers for giving our daughter such a positive start to her educational journey. We also appreciate Ms. Salzman and the entire Arborland team for creating an environment where both of our children continue to learn, grow, and thrive. We wholeheartedly recommend Arborland to families looking for a nurturing, structured, and high-quality Montessori education.

    We are so fortunate to have found Arborland Montessori. We love all the school programs, especially…read morethe dual language program. And the staffs are even more outstanding! My oldest is now in the Primary class with Maestra Michelle and Maestra Aurora, and my second is finishing the toddler class with Ms Karla and her assistants, Ms Melissa, Ms Ally, and Ms Marissa. The most comforting part for me is to know that my kids are in great care with their teachers. I randomly received personal messages from Ms Karla and Maestra Michelle about my kids' day, their accomplishments, or just something silly they did, with a picture! I cannot express how lucky we are to have teachers that genuinely love the kids so much. It has been such joy to see our kids thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and in every way! I remember when they first started school, they were little people that barely knew how to talk. Day after day, month after month, they started to put words together, making sentences, then started to tell stories about their day at school. One day they surprised me with putting away their own toy! Then another surprise, putting on their own shoes! They learned independence, and courtesy, and so much more! We are so happy that our kids are at Arborland, thriving under lots of love and care. Thank you Arborland! Especially to the teachers and staffs!!

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    Every child leads their own learning journey at their own pace.
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    Montessori isn't just child-led, its world-connected.
    Our Montessori students shine through every note and lyric!

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    Arborland Montessori Children's Academy - Hughes Campus

    Arborland Montessori Children's Academy - Hughes Campus

    4.6
    (91 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    This was our family's first year at this school, and it ended up meaning so much to us…read more My son who just turned 3, had Ms. Orozco, and at the beginning of the year he was very shy and had a hard time adjusting. Ms. Orozco was so patient, warm, and encouraging that she made him feel comfortable right away. Over time, we watched him slowly open up, and before long he was actually excited to go to school. He would come home talking about her and everything he was learning, and it was such a joy to see how much confidence she helped him build. She truly helped him break out of his shell, and we are amazed by how much he learned this year. Ms. Orozco is truly an exceptional teacher. My daughter had Ms. Hernandez and Ms. Tan as she entered 2nd grade, and she was also a little shy because she didn't know anyone. They were so kind and supportive and really encouraged her to make new friends and feel like she belonged. We saw such wonderful growth in her throughout the year, both emotionally and academically, and that means so much to us as parents. It was clear that they truly care about their students and want to see them succeed. We also want to thank the front office staff, who were always great and made communication easy throughout the year. They were helpful, welcoming, and always pleasant to work with. The principal is also very attentive and approachable, which made us feel even more confident in the school. Overall, we are so grateful for the love, support, and dedication shown to our children this year. It was a wonderful first year, and we truly appreciate everyone who played a part in helping our kids grow and feel happy at school. We can't wait to see the kids continue to grow in this school system over the years to come

    They say it takes a village...what better village than Arborland Montesorri!…read more Dr Chen and Ms Chen have created a wonderful place where kids can thrive and really come into their own. It's been a pleasure watching our kids grow under the tutelage of Ms Cole (and Ms Rokosz) and Ms Villaruel and her aides. Admin staff Ms Bree and Ms Kristine are great as well. One thing that stands out is the emphasis on public speaking and developing self-confidence through a variety of performances, events and daily tasks. Academically, expect your kids to reach higher (national) grade equivalency due to their strong course curriculum. Some things that we've grown to appreciate: - Variety of after school activities - Amazing teachers and staff - Convenient location for pickup/dropoff - Involved community via engaged students and parents - Lunch menu that kids actually look forward to eating - Annual events and performances It's unfortunate reading some of the negative reviews. What I've encountered has been nothing but positive feedback and a tribe of dedicated individuals who truly want to see your child succeed.

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    Pride, purpose, and leadership in every presentation!
    Pride, purpose, and leadership in every presentation!
    Big smiles during Montessori circle time.
    Big smiles during Montessori circle time.
    Montessori students feel the rhythm and lead with joy!

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    Montessori students feel the rhythm and lead with joy!
    Acacia Montessori Infant & Preschool

    Acacia Montessori Infant & Preschool

    5.0
    (7 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    I am a mother of two children, ages 7 and 5. We started sending our daughter to this Montessori…read moreschool when she was 3 and our son when he was 18 months old. The teachers always encourage and nurture each child's potential, and the director provides well-balanced meals and a variety of wonderful programs. Everyone here truly has a heart for children and treats them with genuine love rather than simply seeing this as a business. As a working mom, I have always felt guilty that I cannot spend as much time with my children as I would like. But thanks to this wonderful school, my children have grown up happy, healthy, and wise. My 5-year-old son recently graduated to kindergarten with a perfect score of 3 out of 3. We never had to give him any additional academic lessons at home. I highly recommend this Montessori as one of the best nurseries for children. We are truly grateful for all the love and care they have given our children.

    I would like to take a moment to praise Acacia Montessori Infant Daycare. My daughter started in…read moreJuly of this year at just 3 months old when I had to return to work. Leaving her was difficult, but knowing she was with Ms. Maria and her wonderful Buzzy Bees team gave me so much peace of mind. Their constant communication, care, and genuine commitment to helping her transition--from being in mommy's arms to being surrounded by new faces--made all the difference. I'm extremely pleased and grateful for the nurturing environment they provide. Thanks to the Buzzy Bees, my daughter has truly thrived. She has met many of her milestones early, and now at 7 months, she's crawling, climbing, and even standing on her own. I couldn't be happier with the love and support she receives every day.

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    Acacia Montessori Infant & Preschool
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    Stepping Stones

    Stepping Stones

    4.1
    (26 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    My child came here for two years, and at the beginning everything was great. The staff and the…read moreteachers were amazing, there was great communication and I loved all the things my child was learning, on top of the activities. However, last year (2024-2025 school year) things changed. I first noticed there were some teachers that left from the previous school year, and some other "minor" changes. Most importantly, the teachers my child had were amazing for Kindergarten! There were truly awesome from the beginning to end. Unfortunately, the administrative staff did not provide the students with a Kindergarten picture and a class picture like the year prior. I personally feel those are important memories for the families and the children. Then as the school year went on, I noticed there were less activities than the prior year. Once the school year ended, MORE great and awesome teachers left the school!!!! I have prior experience working in education and from what I know and have seen, when there is so much teacher turnover year after year, it is because more than likely the administrative staff is not taking care of the teachers. This school has had a tremendous reputation for many many years, however it seems like things are on the decline and yet tuition is going up.

    We visited a bunch of daycare centers in the area and steppingstones really stood out to us…read morespecifically in how patient and thorough the staff was when we first toured, Mr. Paul was very helpful and we didn't feel rushed at all. Now having our son attend for some time, I can confirm that our hunch was correct and I'm so happy that we chose to send him to steppingstones. All the staff, teachers, and the front office have been great. You really can tell a lot when more than just your teacher knows your child's name. I feel like they do a great job keeping the facility secure. My son often eats double triple portions of the food as well. The teachers have been amazing and very patient. I know it's not easy dealing with so many young kids but My son always says he has so much fun and the teachers are really good at sending updated pictures throughout the day without ever missing so I really feel like I know what my student is doing. He's made some great friends. They also do really great events for example today was snow day and my son was so so excited. You could see all the excitement on all the kids faces . They also do a fall fair, seasonal performances, as well as farmers markets so that kids can learn how to shop , overall just a lot of thoughtfulness. Thank you Mr Paul, Ms Young, Ms Helen, Ms Katie, Ms Janette, Ms Michelle and all the other staff, we love stepping stones!

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    Stepping Stones
    Stepping Stones
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    Fullerton Children’s Academy

    Fullerton Children’s Academy

    4.5
    (31 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    The school has a great team of teachers and school director-Ms. Maggie! They teach the kids well,…read morefeed them well and keep they safe and entertain Shout out to Ms. Cathy-she's great!

    I'm writing this update because I am moved to tears! My son Peyton has been attending since he was…read more8 months old and now he is 5 and his journey at FCA is coming to a bittersweet end as he transitions to kindergarten. From the beginning the love he received from Ms Lupe and Ms Maria was so reassuring in the infant class. The support he has received from the staff has always encouraged his development and hitting all of his developmental milestones. Ms Jabeen has been instrumental in his last year at FCA. She really takes the time to teach the kids and promotes their independence while still providing the comfort that my sensitive boy needs at times. I just received his annual portfolio and report card and the staff really went above and beyond to put this together for us. You can see his art and projects throughout the year in his binder and I can see the progress he has made from the beginning of the year until the end. The director Ms Maggie has been great as well as the teacher assistants. I LOVE Ms Cathy. Actually I love them all! On a separate note, I had a second baby a year and a half ago and I had no hesitation to have him join FCA as soon as I could (8 weeks old) because I knew what great care he would receive with Ms Lupe. He recently has transitioned to Ms Kira's class and is also doing great developmentally. I really can't say enough good things for what FCA has done for my kids and there's not enough I could do to repay them. Thank you thank you thank you to all the great staf

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    Fullerton Children’s Academy
    Fullerton Children’s Academy
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    Kids Adventure Learning Center

    Kids Adventure Learning Center

    4.5
    (64 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    Certified professionals
    23 years in business

    When I first planned to send my daughter to daycare, she was just a little over one year old. I was…read morehonestly very nervous and wanted to find the best place for her, not only somewhere she would be well cared for, but also an environment where she could learn, grow, and develop. I toured four or five different daycares before coming to Kids Adventure. From the moment I visited, I felt confident that this was the right place for my daughter. The school was clean, spacious, and welcoming, with a variety of meals, a great daily schedule, and many activities designed for the children. My daughter has learned and grown so much. She has become more confident, learned to greet people, sing and dance, count, and understand so many things we ask her to do. Most importantly, she has been loved, cared for, and encouraged every day. A very special thank you to Ms. Vanessa from the Infant class. My daughter used to cry so much whenever she was away from me, but Ms. Vanessa was incredibly patient, loving, and caring. She helped her feel safe and comfortable, and that meant so much to me as a mom. I feel so happy and grateful that I chose Kids Adventure. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers for being such an important part of my daughter's early years. We will always appreciate your love and care. Wishing the school and all the teachers continued success and many more wonderful years ahead!

    My son attended Kids Adventure Learning Center for a year and a half, and I couldn't be happier…read morewith our experience. During his time there, he grew tremendously, especially in his social skills and confidence. It was so reassuring to know he was in a safe, nurturing environment every day. The school follows a structured daily schedule filled with engaging, age-appropriate activities that kept him excited to learn. They also offer wonderful enrichment programs, including a weekly soccer coach and a weekly musician, both of which my son absolutely loved. He made great friends, looked forward to going to school each day, and always came home excited to share what he had learned. One of the things we appreciated most was the amazing staff. Everyone was so welcoming and always took the time to interact with parents, making us feel like part of the school community. A special thank you to Ms. Ebony, Ms. Vanessa, and Ms. Naydine for their incredible care, patience, and dedication. They truly treated the children with so much love and kindness while supporting their individual growth and development. We are so grateful for everything Kid Adventure Learning Center has done for our son. We highly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a caring, safe, and enriching environment where their child can truly thrive.

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    Kids Adventure Learning Center
    Kids Adventure Learning Center
    Kids Adventure Learning Center

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    Shining Star Montessori Preschool

    Shining Star Montessori Preschool

    4.3
    (27 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    This review is for its sister school "Magical Star Montessori Preschool" located on Catherine Dr in…read moreAnaheim My LO, was enrolled at the school from 7months-22months (16 months). I truly enjoyed having my LO enrolled at this school. I feel that their care and teaching style was able to help my LO excel in things like walking at 9 months, learning basic signs; like more and all done, and many other basic life skills, even the Spanish word for water. The staff were very nice and I could tell they cared about every individual child. No one was left unattended. Temperature checks were taken most mornings for check in and we were provided an activities sheet at the end of day at pick up. During Covid the staff all wore masks and limited walking your child to the classroom to minimize any risk to the LOs. This school was very affordable and accepted multiple ways of payments. If I could change one thing about this school, it would be more teacher/parent interaction. I say this because when my LO had an accident, I wouldn't be notified until pick up. I would have preferred to be notified immediately after my LO was cared for so that I could make the decision of picking them up early or not. Overall this school took amazing care of my LO and the only reason we ended our time there was because of distance, since we moved. Thank you so much Ms. Dayani and staff!!!

    I would recommend this place to any momma looking for a safe place for their child…read more My son started daycare here nearly 3 years ago. I was very hesitant leaving him anywhere, especially a random daycare. I went based off reviews when it came down to choosing the right location, my son was barely talking and like any mom I was terrified. I trusted my 2 year old baby at this location, he is now 5 & off to kindergarten.. all the staff here is friendly, my son loves them all. He talks about them constantly at home, and tells me he loves them. I'm so sad to remove my son from this school to take him to a brand new school where we don't know the staff or children attending, I wish I could leave him here another year if I'm being completely honest, it's giving me anxiety to think I'm going through a new location all over again the same way i did when I first started bringing him to Shining star. My son learned SO much at this location, he's off to kindergarten and can read so many words, he sounds words out and can read and write small words. So impressive!!! He's only 5, and will start kindergarten knowing how to sound out every letter in the alphabet, he's great with math and now can spell short syllable words. I love this place and I'm so thankful to be able to have such a great daycare where my son and I felt comfortable ! I'm going to miss the staff, & hope nothing but the best for this location!

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    Shining Star Montessori Preschool
    Shining Star Montessori Preschool
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