Dear Ms. Ruby, Ms. Susie & Ms. Jessica - I wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for the beautiful graduation ceremony you hosted yesterday. It was clear from every detail that an enormous amount of care, creativity, and dedication went into making it such a special occasion. As a parent, watching our children take the stage with such confidence, poise, and genuine excitement was an absolute joy. The fact that they were so well-rehearsed and yet still completely in the moment is a true testament to the incredible work your teachers and staff do every single day. The event was so thoughtfully organized, and it showed. Every moment felt intentional and meaningful, leaving all of us parents with full hearts and the biggest smiles. These are the memories our families will treasure for years to come. Please know how deeply appreciated you all are, not just for yesterday, but for everything you pour into these children throughout the year. You don't just teach them; you help them grow into kind, capable, and confident little people. Yesterday was a beautiful reflection of that. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for making this milestone so truly unforgettable. With warm gratitude, Happy Mama read more

Our experience with Irvine Montessori School has been good. From the front desk where Ms. Ruby and Ms. Suzie manage parent interactions, to classroom teachers like Ms. Ana and Ms. Angie, the commitment to the children is evident. Our child has shown progress in language and social skills, and the staff puts clear effort into milestones like graduation ceremonies and holiday events. The campus itself is clean and modern. This is definitely one of the top 10 Montessori schools in Orange County. Refine a few operational details, and they have the potential to easily break into the top 5. Areas for Improvement: Teacher rotation does cause disruption in student learning. While staffing shifts are common, the school needs to do a better job of getting ahead of these rotations and being proactive about the transitions. Furthermore, the administration should establish a structured, year-round channel for parental feedback. While daily communication from individual teachers is fine, an administrative feedback loop like bi-annual parent surveys would allow families to share insights on scheduling logistics, administrative clarity, or classroom dynamics. It remains a solid option for families in Irvine, and showing better foresight regarding teacher transitions and structured parent communication will help them reach that next level. read more

If your child is active or difficult to manage, and you don't mind seeing your child treated with impatience or disapproval, then this may be the school for you. If you don't mind opening your child's backpack and finding a bag containing another child's underwear with an entire bowel movement still inside it, then this may also be the school for you. Both of my children attended this school. There were many other experiences I could write about, but I'll leave it here. If I could make the decision again, I would never send my children here. read more

We have been incredibly happy with our son's experience at IMSz The staff is warm, attentive, and creates a safe, welcoming environment for every child. It's been amazing to watch his confidence and love of learning flourish. We highly recommend this preschool to other families. Mimi read more

We love this school. It's been wonderful to have them take care and teach our child not only traditional school curriculum but also how to be an independent person-- the "life skills". They accept our child at the level he's at and caringly challenge him to grow. He loves waking up to get to school ("it's so fun to see my friends!") and gets upset when we pick him up too early. From preschool to kindergarten, this place has been nothing but nuturing and caring. The kids are all amazing. Many activities for them and they can learn at their own pace and feel supported. We've also appreciated that they offer hot catered lunches so that we have the option of taking a break from lunch packing to give our child variety and exposure to different foods and feel included among other children during meal time. Competitively priced and well worth every penny. There are enrichment programs and also extended care if you are working parents (or just need some additional time). Good area and convenient to get to. The staff is wonderful! read more

I went there for Momma and me class. They were amazing. Teacher was super professional and knowledgeable. They were clean and they have a great space. Activities for the class could be more engaging. It was a bit boring after couple of of weeks but we gad great experience anyway read more

We love Irvine Montessori! The facility is clean and modern. Our son has been attending since he turned 2 years old so he's been in both the toddler and preschool classes. Both Ms. Sarah (toddler class) and Ms. Ana (preschool class) are amazing. They are dedicated, compassionate, and creative teachers. We also love the school director, fellow classmates and their parents. Our son has learned so much from the teachers and enjoys going to school everyday. read more

both of my children came to Irvine Montessori and I WILL NEVER STOP BEING THANKFUL THAT THEY DID. My son had some learning disabilities and he was struggling with adhd. However, with the great care of both Miss Ana and Miss Sara, he has overcome so much already. early developmental support will curb the challenges he has suffered with. God bless these women and this school. Our lives are forever changed!!! read more

School is absolutely amazing and professional. My daughter has learned so much and all of the staff goes above and beyond. The facility is always very clean and well organized. read more

Our son goes to the school for more than a year and we are very happy with the school. There are multiple activities for the kids, learning opportunities and teachers are nice and the school is very clean. read more

After 2.5 days, things didn't work out, and the principal said we could have a full refund. Obtaining the refund was an ordeal, we had to go in person three times, and finally after 10 days the gave it to us, minus three days of tuition. This would have been fine, but the principal gave his word for a full refund, and he did not keep his word. read more

This is a truly fantastic preschool! After my 4 years old daughter enrolled in the school for a week, she'd been love it and always told me to be the last one to pick her up. Highly recommend my daughter's teacher Ms. Ana, our entire family loves her so much! She is a wonderful person and so thoughtful and caring to all the kids, she can also teach Spanish as well! And the director of the school Ms. Ruby is a very sweet, kind and responsible lady, you won't forget her smile when you met her every day before and after the school! read more

We have been very happy with our daughter's experience at Irvine Montessori. Coming from a small in-home daycare, it took her some time to transition to this larger school, but her teachers were very kind, helpful, and patient through the process. In the past 8 months that she has been attending, we have seen her progress in her language, social, and motor skills, as well as demonstrate further independence and initiative. Her current teachers, Ms. Angie and Ms. Nathalie, are attentive, thoughtful, and kind. Ms. Ruby and Ms. Suzie at the front desk are welcoming and helpful; Ms. Ruby was especially instrumental in us choosing to enroll our daughter here. read more

My daughter recently started attending and in just a month I have noticed a big difference in her growth and development. The teachers and staff are super friendly, I get daily updates and pictures of her, and the facility is always very clean. I couldn't be happier with the care provided. read more

We're very happy with the Irvine Montessori School for our son's early childhood education. During the past year and a half, our son has grown so much academically, emotionally and socially. The teachers at Irvine Montessori have done a wonderful job fostering that growth and development. From his fantastic teachers, to the helpful staff, and even the sports coaches that come to the school, Irvine Montessori provides a fun and supportive environment for early childhood education. read more

I sent my child to Public in Irvine and transferred him to this school for better academic experience but it was wrong and worst decision I ever had made. There were kids bullying around and teachers didn't notice it happens in the class and I luckily noticed it so I could protect mine. One of the worst experiences I've ever experienced in Irvine and it is a way worse than public school. Everyone's experience may differ but it is true that there some kids are bullying and it is not corrective or even noticeable to teachers so nobody knows until yours get hurt. read more

i am sending my child to here! Teachers are so sweet and Ruby is very responsive. the school is very clean and they have very spacious room which is a big plus read more

Our son has enjoyed attending Irvine Montessori School for over an year. The teachers and staff have encouraged and helped him with so much being a Covid baby feeel comfortable and learn so much. We feel very lucky to have found this school. read more

We love Irvine Montessori School! We feel so blessed and lucky to have found this school and are so thankful to the teachers and staff. My child was pretty strong willed and headstrong. His teacher (Ms. Karen) was so patient and we noticed what a difference a year has made on his development. This school is not a daycare and truly follows the Montessori principles and style of learning. We received progress reports and they follow structured schedules with different learning activities. The school is super clean (this is coming from a germaphobe!) and the staff is very communicative Huge shoutout to Ms. Karen for her care and patience and to Ms. Iris and Ms. Ruby for all their kindness and support to us as a family. We had peace of mind knowing our son was in their care. read more

My son loves this school, the teachers are professional, helpful and always challenge my 5 years old with a new tasks.

My son has been going to Irvine Montessori School for almost a year now (minus the pandemic shutdown time hah)...and while he initially had separation anxiety being away from mommy and daddy, he now loves going to school! Every teacher from the director, Ms. Ruby to everyone else that we interact with on a daily basis is so friendly, kind, and patient with all the kiddos! I love that they have a set classroom schedule and that they get outdoor playtime everyday. My son comes home with the cutest art projects and loves to tell me about his day. He is sent home with a daily report but I get so excited when the HomeRoom app is updated with new pictures and videos so that I can actually SEE what he's doing :) Added bonus is that they basically potty trained him for me too haha... The school facilities are kept really clean and even with Covid precautions loosening up, they still do temperature checks and require masks which is comforting. During this whole pandemic, my son has barely even gotten a common cold so I have total faith that they are keeping the school super clean and making sure that everyone washes their hands a lot! The tuition rate I feel is on the more affordable end for toddler schools and a major plus is that they can provide lunch at an extra fee - but that saves me so much time and stress in the mornings and is well worth it! They also offer extra fun activities (for a charge of course) like soccer or dance classes which is pretty cool too. Thank you Irvine Montessori School for all that you're doing for my son! I feel like he's learning a ton, making friends, and thriving there :) read more

My child has been going to Irvine Montessori School for almost 1 year now and we love it! The director and teachers are amazing, they take excellent care of my child and really pay attention to details. The classroom is clean and well organized, the playground is big and the staff are always friendly. read more

Pro: 1) reasonable Price its little cheaper than other montessori 2) convinient location close to 405 jamboree exit lots of fun places for adults after dropping son/daughter off 3) easy to park cars, it has big parking spaces and flexible drop off time from 7:00 am to 8:30 am 4) nice front ladies and teachers with big front waiting/checking in area 5) extremely quiet areas because deep inside from main street 6) melting pots environments 7) it has big windows and we can see front desks from outside. 8) food/snack is not provided by school which is fine for parents who want specific food/snack only read more

Irvine Montessori is an amazing daycare/school! Every staff person I've met is polite, professional and friendly. Administration is wonderful and accessible. The teachers and teacher assistants are patient, speak kindly with the children and are very communicative with parents. My daughter absolutely LOVES being here! She is 28 months old and currently being potty trained by Ms. Karen, who is so patient and knowledgeable. The rooms are clean and stocked with age-appropriate Montessori materials and the little students all look so happy to be there. Don't hesitate--run to enroll your precious angel(s) here!! read more

My daughter has been attending this school for nearly 2 years and I have nothing but great things to say about our experiences. First and foremost we have had our bad share of schools. One resulted in a trip to the ER after only 5 days of attendance. Irvine Montessori is not one of these schools. Irvine Montessori so far has exceeded our expectations. Our daughter has been hitting her milestones and her socialization skills continue to surprise us everyday. She loves her teacher Mrs. Angie and is has a lot to say about her day in school. The communication between the teachers and the parents are spot on. They get back to us within the end of the day and often offer either an in person visit or phone call to further discuss concerns. This is always very comforting. If they could offer an infant program that would be amazing! We would gladly enroll our second child now without thinking twice... Until then, we will just have to wait till he is of age! Thanks again for such a wonderful experience! read more

Our child enjoys attending here and we love Ms Kelsey! She really enjoys interacting with her class and invested in their growth. Ms Ruby at the front desk is really nice and super helpful as well anytime we have any questions read more

Over a year later, I cannot feel neutral about our experience at this school. The school is nice and clean which was initially very appealing but the vibe was wrong from the very minute I first visited. I chalked it up to being anxious as we had just moved to the area, but at the end of the day it was simply not good. Despite our thrill to have made the move to OC, there was unhappiness in the air at this school that I just couldn't shake. Everyday my child seemed like he just wasn't able to achieve his normal happiness levels and we extremely pensive for the first hour after leaving school each day. He said that he was trying to make it work, but weeks in and I could no longer put him/us through it. I still think about this and have mild PTSD, which is why I want to share my experience. In one month, my child had three different main teachers. There was no explanation to this and they explained that it was just a poor coincidence. When I met with teachers 1:1, they each alluded that there were a lot of issues among the staff and management. I felt like they were being held captive and low-key begging for help. Not only were people unhappy, but they were unprofessional about it as they wanted it to be known. Also, while I think it's extremely important for children to be outside, I found the lack of playground sun coverage options to be alarming as the sun is very strong in the summertime. When we decided to not come back, the first order of business was for them to let me know that I had agreed to give more notice or I would be committed to paying for an additional month. We moved to Milestones Montessori (MMI) Fall of 2019 and are still very happy with that decision. We now live in Lake Forest and still drive to Irvine each day to take our child to MMI. it's possible that we was just exposed to a very rough period of time at this school. I do see that there are zero reviews on here from that timeframe. read more

We love Irvine Montessori School, my son has been attending this school for about 4 months and he LOVES it! The teachers are amazing, the school is very clean and the front office staff are so friendly and welcoming! Ms.Ruby who is the director of the school is so kind, patient and always so helpful. read more

What can I say about this school, truly great. Ruby, is truly tremendous. With her superb service dedication and care towards the parents and kids absolutely one of a kind at this school. read more

Stay away from this school ! my 18 month old grandson went there recently and our experience was very awful . the First day we observed him from the public parking lot from a distance while he was in the playground outside to observe him in his transition, we witnessed a child pushing multiple children forcefully to the ground on cement and none of the teachers even noticed . my grandson was crying throwing his arms towards the teacher and following her around, he was clearly distressed as this was his first day and the teacher ignored him kept walking around and away from him taking pictures of the other kids. this was very disturbing and many professionals in the field we've consulted with have said a child should be comforted, soothed as this is a major transition for such a small child and not be completely ignored. the Second day my grandson came home with a big black bruise on the side of his hip . when my daughter approached the school, the teacher denied the baby getting hurt at school and said she didnt observe anything and when we reported the incident in the playground with the administrator, she told my daughter (instead of showing concern) to please not observe when the kids are in the playground ."Really " ? What are you hiding ? when most day cares actually invite parents to come and observe the way they care for the children, and some even have cameras the parents can access. We ended paying almost 2 months for 3 days he attended because they request a 30 days notice in advance even if it doesn't work out ! And when we picked up the baby's personal bagpack, his diapers, wipes, tissues and wet towels were gone and not returned, the teacher's response being "we didnt think you wanted them back" . read more

We are very pleased with the school, our daugther loves to go, she is happy everyday we drop and pick her up. Ms Jenny is such a sweet teacher. They make special celebrations for holidays, on summer time they offer extra activities like reptile show, puppet show, etc. and every friday is splash day, very fun for the kids. read more

I'm in love with Irvine Montessori, my daughter had the best experience there. She liked the teachers there and the staff is super friendly and made our experience super easy and kept us in the loop for everything that was going on with my daughter. I definitely recommend this school for all kids, very well worth it. read more

Our son started attending Irvine Montessori School around 18 months in summer of 2019. We toured the school and the staff was always swift to answer any questions we had prior to starting or set up additional parent teacher meetings as needed. So far, our experience with the school thus far has been great. Our son really likes the way they have the classes structured and we noticed him bringing his "school work" habits home to the point on the weekend he wants to sit on a mat and practice different tasks or skills they try to learn in school. At first our son started out in Miss Melody's toddler class, she was very sweet and was a great introduction to our son for the first few months as he transitioned from being at home to school life. A few months after starting, the school asked if we would be willing to move our son to a new toddler class with Miss Himali. We were totally fine with this suggestion, but the staff made it clear it was our decision if we did not want him moving. Nonetheless, our son loved the class and Miss Himali was great about communicating our sons emerging interests in different activities at school. Shortly before our son was 2 1/2 he moved up to the Toddler 2 class with Miss Summer's. The school and Miss Summer's had a great transition set up to make sure our son was not stressed with swapping classes. However, shortly after moving classes the school closed temporarily due to COVID. While the school was closed down abiding by Orange Counties guidelines, they have since reopened and enforce a new set of safety measures to ensure the children's safety is taken in the upmost care. Temperature checks are done every morning and they must have regular temperatures to be allowed entry. Parents are also only allowed in the drop off area, and they have added 6ft markers to the front office area to ensure guidelines are followed. Hand washing is done more frequently, and snacks are to be personally brought rather than prepared for the class. I hope moving forward temperature checks could maybe become a normal part of the school. Prior to COVID our son was getting sick quite often when coming home from school- I mean I totally get it; toddlers get into a ton of things. But since more health guidelines are being enforced at a higher level, I have yet to see our son some home with any cold symptoms so his attendance at school has been quite better! All in all I hope our son can keep attending the school. We've really enjoyed all the teachers and staff here, some the teachers I've even seen make an appearance at some of the kids birthday parties, and I think that's really great for when they're young and developing. The break from school during COVID was unfortunate, but my husband and I are glad the school has been able to reopen with new guidelines since our son really missed his teachers! read more

Where do I even start? Well Irvine Montessori is the best Montessori! My daughter has been attending since 18 months old until almost 3 now. Working in childcare myself I had high expectations and Irvine Montessori checks off every box on my list! They are exceptional and the staff is so welcoming and accommodating! My daughter is so comfortable with all of the staff and loves to attend school! I'm so grateful for the school for many reasons but my top ones are potty training and nap time. I am also especially grateful for the staff and the friends she has made at Montessori because my daughter was speech delayed and now she talks so much more! I want to give a huge shout out to Ms. Ruby, Ms. Iris, and Ms. Jackie! They have shaped my daughter into an amazing toddler and we love them so much! read more

My son first school, Miss Ruby and Miss Iris are so so so so kind and friendly with everyone and specially with the kids, my son was excited to go to school everyday because of Miss Iris ( who is now promoted to be in the administration of the school, which she sincerely deserve) the rest of the teachers and assistances are also so friendly and lovely, Never complained about anything the entire time. Would definitely recommend it to anyone, Education is perfect, Hygiene of the place and cleanliness is perfect, communication is extra perfect since we get access to this application where they post pictures of the kids during the day! Which is awesome! read more

08/06/20 update: With the craziness that's going on around us, I'm so glad we chose to bring our son back to this school. I was very nervous initially, as one can imagine, but the teachers and staff at this school made me feel at ease. They have a strict one parent in the lobby for drop off and pick up rule. They all wear masks, and you bring your own pen for sign-in and sign-out (minimize the contact with others who may not be as good at washing/sanitizing their hands). Our son enjoys going to this school and being with his teachers and friends. I'm happy that they take our kids' safety and health very seriously while considering that kids are kids and will want to play and touch things. It is evident in the way our child talks and the topics he talks about that he is learning a great deal at this establishment. We will be sad the day our child is too old to attend this school. But I suppose, the goal is to get them to that point. read more

My son is 3 years old and he started his preschool in the Irvine Montessori school,I strongly recommend this Montessori school to all parents that are very concern about the teachers, facilities,staffs,cleaning and all other important things that the kids are needed read more

Our family relocated to Irvine from Chicago a year ago, and we wanted to send our two young boys to a Montessori school since my older (5 yo at the time) was attending a Montessori Pre-School back home. We visited multiple schools in the Irvine area before we moved, and were impressed with Irvine Montessori from the start! The school Director, Ms. Ruby, was extremely helpful and answered all of our questions. She is very knowledgeable and such a kind and caring person. Our two boys (6 yrs and almost 3 yrs) have been in the school for a year now, and we've had a great experience so far! The teachers and staff were so welcoming to our boys and really made them feel comfortable from the start. They adjusted to their new environment very quickly, and have loved going to school since we moved to Irvine. My younger son is going through potty training, and his teachers have done a great job supporting this process at school. Finding this school was such a blessing for our family, and we look forward to having our younger son continue in their pre-school program. We highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a great learning environment and care for their children! read more

My daughter has been going to this school for a few months. I'm glad I have found a nice, quality, and friendly school for her. Ms.Summer, the toddler lead teacher, is amazing, professional, experienced, and very thoughtful. She loves my daughter and takes such good care of her. Daily reports from Ms. Summer make me feel very comfortable and confident in leaving my little girl there all day. Her class always provide fun, loving, healthy environment for the kids. My daughter is learning new things everyday and always going home with a smile on her face. She reads more books at home and loves singing since then. I am so impressed with all my daughter has learned since starting this school. Thank you very much, Ms. Summer! The front staffs are so welcoming, friendly and helpful. It is a great school and I already recommended this school to my friends and relatives. read more

My son has been attending the school since he was 18 months and now 4 years old. The teachers are engaged and he has learned leaps and bounds through the multiple math, language, cultural, and hands-on art projects. I also like how they offer additional curriculum if you want to sign up for them (but still taught at the school). My son does dance, soccer, tennis and clay class all within the hours he is there. I also like how clean the classrooms are. When we joined two years ago they had just renovated. Last but not least, Miss Ruby is a shining star at the school! She is always so nice, gracious, friendly and helpful. We know we can always count on her. read more