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Academy On The Hills

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

10 Mareblu, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Visit website ↗(949) 360-7022Directions ↗Licensed for 17
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 7/10/2024 (3 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Academy on the Hills is a preschool and kindergarten serving Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, and Laguna Niguel that uses Montessori methodology with a theme-based curriculum. The school serves infants (6 weeks) through kindergarten (6 years) and emphasizes creativity, emotional well-being, and academic development.

Philosophy
We have crafted a developmentally appropriate, theme-based curriculum that builds upon Montessori Methodology designed to promote growth, independence, and positive self-esteem. We believe that a positive sense of well-being is essential to successful learning.
Ages served
Infants (6 weeks) through Kindergarten (6 years)
Outdoor
Outdoor learning spaces
Meals
Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack served daily with monthly theme menus

Programs

  • •Music
  • •Dance
  • •Tae Kwon Do
  • •Soccer
  • •Yoga
  • •Dual Language Immersion Spanish/English
  • •STEAM Program
  • •Summer & Extra Curricular Activities

Highlights

  • ✓FREE enrichment classes included
  • ✓Small class sizes
  • ✓Hands-on learning and STEAM activities
  • ✓Age-appropriate classrooms with dramatic play, math, and reading centers

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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