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Arborland Montessori Children's Academy

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

1700 West Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/13/2024
Total visits
3

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

Arborland Montessori Children's Academy is a private Montessori school serving infants through 8th grade in Fullerton with two campuses. The school has operated for 38 years and emphasizes individualized learning plans, mixed-age classrooms, and a safe, nurturing environment.

Philosophy
Each child is a unique individual with special needs and background who should feel safe, accepted, and competent. The Montessori method uses a prepared environment that instills self-discipline and allows children to learn at their own speed in a non-competitive atmosphere.
Ages served
Infant - 8th grade
Outdoor
Outdoor field trips mentioned for junior high students

Programs

  • •Montessori education
  • •Individualized learning plans
  • •Mixed-age classrooms
  • •Enrichment programs
  • •Robotics
  • •Orange County Academic Pentathlon (grades 6-8)
  • •Summer sessions

Highlights

  • ✓Teacher-student ratios: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, 1:12 for elementary
  • ✓2026 OC Academic Pentathlon: 2nd Place Overall (Division II) and 5th Place Overall (Division I)
  • ✓38 years serving Fullerton with 856,640+ hours of teaching
  • ✓Alumni network with multigenerational families

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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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