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Montessori Harbor Mesa School

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

3025 Deodar Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Visit website ↗(714) 549-3803Directions ↗Licensed for 63
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
10/10/2023
Total visits
5

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

Montessori Harbor Mesa is a Montessori preschool founded in 1970 that has been operating for over 50 years. The school follows the Montessori Method, emphasizing respect for the child, personalized learning, and development of the whole child across intellectual, physical, social, and emotional domains.

Philosophy
The Montessori Method based on respect for the child, the absorbent mind, sensitive periods, the prepared environment, educating the whole child, following the child, freedom within limits, intrinsic motivation, and independence. Children are recognized as confident, capable members of their environments who learn best through personalized, hands-on experiences tailored to their unique stage of development and interests.

Programs

  • •Language and mathematics
  • •Practical life
  • •Sensorial learning
  • •Culture

Highlights

  • ✓Over 50 years of operation since 1970
  • ✓Montessori-trained founder with international credentials
  • ✓Prepared learning environment with logical order
  • ✓Personalized learning tailored to each child's development

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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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