A Truly Wonderful Montessori School -- Highly Recommended!…read more My daughter went to this Montessori school since she was an infant, progressing through the toddler and preschool classrooms, and we couldn't be more grateful for the experience she's had over the past three years. The growth we've seen in her socially, emotionally, and academically has been remarkable. The teachers, especially Ms. Shelby, Ms. Chloe, and Ms. Sal, have been nothing short of amazing. They create a warm, nurturing environment where the kids feel safe, encouraged, and excited to learn. My daughter absolutely adores them. One of the things we appreciate most is how the school follows a thoughtful Montessori curriculum that helps children learn independence, discipline, and responsibility through hands-on activities. They sing, explore new materials, and learn to manage things on their own all of which has supported our parenting at home, too. My daughter loves going to school every day and enjoys spending time with her friends and teachers. We truly miss this wonderful community created by Ms Richa and Ms Prerna and wholeheartedly recommend this Montessori school to any family with an infant or young child in Lake Forest. It has been such a positive and meaningful part of our daughter's early years.

I chose this Montessori over others because of the loving environment (not corporate as other…read moreMontessori's and the staff have been there for years if not decades). The cost was very reasonable as well! My daughter was in the infant room age 6 months to 2 years. They took all of my concerns seriously and fostered her learning as much as I could ask for. I'm very happy I sent her here :)

I worked at MOTL (Lake Forest location) for a year as an intern during my teacher training. Having…read morevisited several schools while exploring opportunities, I can confidently say this is one of the most welcoming and warm environments I experienced. The owner, Jules, is one of the kindest and most thoughtful administrators I've worked with. The work environment is supportive and collaborative--everyone is friendly, helpful, and committed to creating a positive experience for the children. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to learn from such sincere teachers in an exceptional Montessori environment. The fact that several staff members have been here for decades is a true testament to the strong, positive culture of the school. I have since moved on to start my own home-based school, but if I were seeking a position again, this is absolutely where I would want to be.

This school truly sets the standard for excellence. From the moment you walk onto campus, you can…read morefeel that it is an elite institution built on experience, trust, and community. Many of the staff and teachers have been here for over seven years, which speaks volumes about the culture, stability, and commitment to education. Their longevity shows in how genuinely they invest in students and families. The teachers truly care, and it's clear they take the time to know each child individually -- their strengths, challenges, and personalities. That personal attention makes a meaningful difference in both academic growth and emotional development. There is a strong sense of community that makes both parents and children feel supported, valued, and connected. As a mother of three children enrolled at this school, I can honestly say there is nothing more rewarding than seeing your kids happy, confident, and well taken care of when you are not around. Knowing they are in an environment where they are safe, respected, and encouraged gives me complete peace of mind. The environment is welcoming, structured, and focused on helping every child succeed. Communication is thoughtful, leadership is present, and expectations are clear, which creates a calm and productive place to learn. Most importantly, the children are safe. The school prioritizes security, well-being, and emotional development just as much as academics. This is a place where students are not only educated, but truly cared for. I highly recommend this school to any family looking for excellence, stability, and a nurturing community.

Both are kids have been here. This place is god send. The owners are the best and the teachers are…read moreso great. Especially Ms Zinat In infant room. Our kids are happy here and always excited to go. Our lives would be different without them! Love them and lucky to have found them.

This place has been such a blessing to our family. We had our daughter there since she was 2 years…read moreold up until she transitioned to Kindergarten. They treated our child like their own and were so kind to her and our family. They also prepped her well for Kindergarten which made the transition for our daughter extremely smooth. I can't recommend this place enough. If you have doubts, don't, they will take great care of your little ones.

When I decided to transfer my kids to montessori, we toured many schools before making our…read moredecision. As soon as we learned about Heritage, toured their campus and met Dr. M, we knew it was the right place for our 3 and 6yr old. We had planned to start in the Fall but decided to put them in the Brain Boosting Summer Camp as well. My kids are so happy here! Dr. M is so warm and caring, and I have full trust that my children are in a nurturing, enriching environment at Heritage. As an aside, with COVID-19 rampant throughout the world right now, it was such a difficult decision to choose in-person school or try online. But I can unequivocally say that I do not think there is another school that would have a better balance between letting kids learn and play with their peers but also keeping them safe, than Heritage. Having Dr. M, who is the director of the school but also is an MD, and the rest of the staff putting in so much thoughtfulness and consideration to keeping the staff and kids safe helps put my mama heart at ease. The campus is beautiful! It may look small from the street but the playground area is quite large and the classrooms are nice and large for the kids to have space to move around (or physical distance as needed). Everything about the campus feels warm and safe..exactly what I want to help cultivate the environment that gives my kids the freedom, safety, inspiration and confidence to learn and grow. My kids are thriving there and I can't recommend it high enough!

**Yelp Review for Heritage Montessori School**…read more Heritage Montessori School is an absolute gem! The atmosphere is buzzing with warmth and excitement. It truly feels like a nurturing home away from home for the kids. My daughter started in Class 1 last year, and I cannot say enough about the incredible experience Dr. M, Ms. Gabi, and the entire staff have created. They are not only passionate about the kids general wellbeing but also deeply committed to fostering each child's individuality and love for learning. Dr. M is direct to the point, but she recommended an amazing sleep schedule for my daughter to adjust to starting school, and her advice has been extremely valuable to a new girl dad! I get the sense that she and Ms Gabi are deeply committed to making a Heritage a safe and successful experience for every every family and are looking for parents to take an active role in improving their kids lives at the school. The personalized attention and encouragement my daughter has received have made a world of difference. The creativity and joy in the classrooms are as clear as day. From the activities to the animals and interactive learning, this place blows most daycare type schools out of the water. If you have the opportunity, I wholeheartedly recommend enrolling your kids here.

My daughter absolutely loves this play school and all the teachers, especially Ms. Samantha. The…read moreteachers here are loving, patient, and genuinely passionate about their work. My daughter feels safe and cared for. The play school environment is clean and tidy. My daughter is always happy to go to school and often shares with me what she learned there. The communication between the play school and parents is excellent, which gives me great peace of mind.

The Fulbright elementary program has been amazing! I can't say enough great things about Ms…read more Cherish and what she does on a daily basis. She makes learning fun and exciting. My son is currently in 3rd grade with a great group of students and I am so grateful to know he'll be alongside them for several more years. My daughter is attending Fulbright as well and is currently in Pre-K. The leaps and bounds she has made since the beginning of the school year is incredible. Ms. Viviana is kind, patient and really worked with my daughter to increase her social skills. The director of the school, Ms. Maha, has been such a pleasure to deal with. She takes the time out of her day to answer any question(s) that may arise. I've never felt so confident in a head of school before. We've attended two other Montessori schools prior to Fulbright and I can finally say that my kids have found their favorite school!

We started Bella about a year ago, being a little unsure; however, I have to give credits to all…read morethe incredible teachers here! My sons love love Bella Montessori. They came home everyday being so happy and we could tell they've learned so much from school. Special thanks to Ms. Agnes, Ms. Preetika and Ms. Antonella. My sons have moved to a new class recently, but they truly miss their old teachers. Ms. Agnes is just amazing - she is firm but so loving. She is very organized, knowledgeable and establishes positive habits in children. We absolutely love Ms. Agnes' style! Ms. Antonella is a warm and passionate person. She makes learning fun! Ms. Preetika is very patient, caring, supportive, and super sweet to kids. My kids are very grateful that they got yo spend the last year with them. We adore these wonderful teachers! You'd be very lucky if your kids end up being in their classes.

My baby started daycare a few weeks ago at Bella Montessori and I can tell you this was the best…read moredecision ever! The Teachers (such as Ms. Iman, Ms. Jenny) are so loving, you can tell they really care so much about all of the children and also for the parents. The Admin Team (such as Ms. Simina, Ms. Alexandra, Ms. Ildy, Ms. Stefanie) are very personable and kind - they always make time to talk to you and answers any questions. You can tell that everyone here loves their jobs. The facility itself is also beautiful, clean, and organized. Plus, there is also a big indoor gymnasium for the children to run around and play. I am so happy that my baby will get to spend many years here and be surrounded by such wonderful people.

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.

My daughter has been going to Guidepost since she was 6 months old. Guidepost is an exceptional…read moredaycare that provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. The staff are warm and caring. Ms. Laura and Ms. Dora are our favorite educators and caregivers. MS. Laura is dedicated to ensuring my daughter's well-being and I truly appreciate maintaining constant communication through daily reports. My child learned so much from the well structured curriculum that combines play-based learning with essential educational activities. They incorporate outdoor activities and the arts daily, which helps promote my child's motor, physical, and social skills. Highly recommend Guidepost the combination of great curriculum and reliable teachers makes it a great place for early childhood education.

Ms. Preethimali is an amazing teacher. I am so grateful for her. She taught both my boys since they…read morewere little toddlers. Not only does she provide the best instruction for young kids she takes care of them with so much love and affection. Words are not enough to describe how amazing Ms. Preethimali is; consider yourself extremely blessed to have found her because it's so hard to find good teachers nowadays. My sons bloom in all aspects of their development under her hands.

I can reassure Parents and Grand parents to have a safe and enjoying environment here ; learning…read morecomes every day so naturally as Miss Preethimali is so experienced and such a lovely Teacher /Principal and sweet person and she cares every kid as her own child ; it's her love and passion that she is doing this and we can never go wrong by placing our child in this school I had my 2 precious daughters who had Miss Preethimali as their Montessori teacher and life was a bliss ; she had that personal touch that my girls used to be so happy and well mannered and used to lI've to be under her guidance and senior look over the school activities

Absolutely love this school. It was so worth our time spent there!!! I wish we didn't have to move…read moredue to uncontrollable circumstances. I will forever miss the staff & I know our daughter will as well. She really grew independently & collectively together with her class. She asked many times at home to see & play with all her teachers and classmates. The staff was a huge support system for my daughter & I during our time there and I will forever be indebted. We will stop by to all community open events & hope she can return one day if the opportunity arises. With lots of love, The Donlevys

My daughter attended for a year from Aug 2023 to Aug 2024…read more As many kids which only one parent speaks Spanish, my daughter understood Spanish but replied back in English. She was 4yo when we enrolled her at Guidepost Montessori at Alicia and within a little over a month she was already speaking so much in Spanish!!! I couldn't believe it. After a year she became amazingly bilingual in Spanish and English. Their Montessori program truly changed my daughter and she became very collaborative and self starter at home, and she continued her academics with numbers, letters etc. to be ready for Elementary School. We will miss the extremely dedicated team of professionals, that became like a family for all of us, and the parents community that revolved around the multiple school organized events. Having my daughter enrolled in Guidepost has been so worth it and my only regret is that we didn't do it before, we are no longer in SoCal as she would have taken preK/Kindergarten here for sure. I can't recommend Guidepost at Alicia enough. Thank you Miss Ivanna, Ariana, Brenda, Jenny, Angelica, Natalie....

Goddard is a wonderful preschool for your littles, from when they are tiny tots until they are…read moreready for kindergarten. The admin staff are warm, kind and welcoming. Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Lana and Ms. Delmy know all the children's names and take the time to really interact with the kids as well as the parents. The teachers treat the children with such love and care, and they also give attention and communicate well with parents. Daily reports are shared along with photos so parents can stay in the know about their child's day to day. Parent teacher conferences are useful as teachers share the progression of work when it comes to academics. There are also tons of wonderful activities brought to Goddard like basketball camp, reptile day, water/foam day (for summer time) plus visits from professions that teach about music and the importance of brushing your teeth. I love the fact that everything is onsite so your children never need to leave the school (compared to public school/elementary school). The facility is clean and bright, and the seasonal decor on classroom doors are fun to look at (designed by teachers that sometimes include the children's faces). Kids come home with art projects, drawings and some academic work (letters and numbers for their appropriate ages). AM and PM snacks are now provided (lunch must be brought and labeled with names and dates). That was nice because we had to bring in our own snacks during Covid and for a long while after Covid. Goddard is a great preschool and I highly recommend it. As a note, they do have a mandatory rest period from 12:30pm - 3pm and most kids nap. They turn down the classroom lights, play calm music and have the kids lie down on cots with blankets. If you don't want your kids napping, this can be problematic. I've had conversations with the teachers and Ms. Parina (the owner) about securing more staff to allow non-napping kids to have other things to do (ie quiet activities like coloring) but no solution was ever reached during my 3 years there. I've heard pricing for babies is pretty high and babies are required to come in 5 days a week vs part time. I saw prices rise a few times during my time there as well. That said, you get what you pay for, and I believe Goddard has set the bar pretty high. I'm very pleased with the education my kids have received (heartfelt thank you to Ms. Vivian and Ms. Chetana) and I wish public school was as excellent when it came to the level of service and care we've seen at Goddard.

We love this school! Our son loved coming to class everyday and looked forward to all the learning…read moreand activities. The school was very accommodating to our son's serious allergy restrictions. We also appreciated the level of communication to the parents - constantly keeping us in the know with detailed reports/updates on what our son is learning. We highly recommend!!!