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Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch

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

26462 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
6
2 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
9
Last visit
7/30/2025
Total visits
18

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

Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch is a Montessori school serving families throughout Irvine, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Hills, and greater South Orange County. The school offers programs for infants through kindergarten with an emphasis on personalized care, advanced academics, and social-emotional development.

Philosophy
At Guidepost, we join with parents on their mission to help their child grow and live well. Together, we design an education to empower each child to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence she needs to craft an independent, flourishing life. Montessori education capitalizes on the child's readiness without rushing development, enabling children to learn advanced skills at an accelerated pace while developing deep focus, self-discipline, and positive social skills.
Ages served
3 months to 6 years (Nido: 3 months to 18 months; Toddler: 18 months to 3 years; Children's House: 3 to 6 years)
Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Programs

  • •Nido (3 months to 18 months)
  • •Toddler (18 months to 3 years)
  • •Children's House (3 to 6 years) with Kindergarten capstone year

Highlights

  • ✓Students regularly learn to read by age 4 and perform all four math operations with 4-digit numbers by end of Kindergarten
  • ✓Year-round, extended-day programming at no extra cost
  • ✓Daily photo and video updates, regular milestone meetings, and parent-child events
  • ✓Advanced Language and Math Curriculum in Children's House

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