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Guide Academy

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

121 South Citron Street, Anaheim, CA 92805

Visit website ↗(951) 206-5262Directions ↗Licensed for 40
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
11
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
2/21/2025
Total visits
4

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

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

About this preschool

Guide Academy is a WASC-accredited Islamic Montessori and IB school serving grades 1–10 in Anaheim. The school extends authentic Montessori education through 6th grade and offers International Baccalaureate programs for middle and high school students.

Philosophy
Ethics, Education, and Personal Development guide everything we do. The foundation of Guide Academy is based on Ethics and Morals in students from an early age, with belief that Knowledge & Education is the true power and that each child has a unique talent requiring practical steps for those talents to thrive.
Ages served
Ages 2.5–12 (summer camp); Grades 1–10 (regular program)
Religious
Islamic; students learn Quran, ethics, and character development while keeping up with surahs and daily duas

Programs

  • •Montessori Education (through Grade 6)
  • •International Baccalaureate (MYP IB Authorized, Grades 7–10)
  • •Code & Robotics
  • •Zoology & Botany
  • •Science & Art
  • •Math & Language Arts
  • •Ethics & Quran Studies
  • •Arabic & French Language
  • •Summer Camp (July 6 – August 21)

Highlights

  • ✓WASC-accredited for Grades 1–10
  • ✓Extends authentic Montessori learning through 6th grade
  • ✓IB Program with early graduation option
  • ✓Student-led initiatives including newsletter, yearbook, and Student Council

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