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Monarch Bay Montessori Academy

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

32920 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, CA 92629

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
5
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/5/2024
Total visits
2

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

Monarch Bay Montessori Academy is a Montessori school serving children ages 2.5-12 through three-year age groupings including Children's House, Lower Elementary, and Upper Elementary. The academy emphasizes credentialed Montessori-trained teachers, child-centered learning, and strong family-school partnerships.

Philosophy
Montessori Method of education with a focus on following the child, understanding individual development, and building a community of lifelong learners. Teachers get to know each child to guide academic and social-emotional development.
Ages served
2.5-12 years (Children's House ages 2.5-6, Lower Elementary ages 6-9, Upper Elementary ages 9-12)
Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm; Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Programs

  • •Practical Life
  • •Sensorial
  • •Math and Language
  • •Geography
  • •Botany
  • •Zoology
  • •History
  • •Science
  • •Music and Art

Highlights

  • ✓Montessori-trained and internationally credentialed educators
  • ✓Three-year age groupings for individualized learning
  • ✓School events, field trips, parent education events, and family socials
  • ✓Commitment to serving families from all backgrounds

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