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Irvine Montessori School

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

17575 Cartwright Road, Irvine, CA 92614

Visit website ↗(949) 752-7217Directions ↗Licensed for 197
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
Complaint visits
6
Last visit
5/20/2025
Total visits
11

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 Schools of Irvine operates four Montessori preschool and kindergarten locations in Irvine, serving children from age 2.9 and offering programs through third grade at some locations. The schools are accredited and affiliated with NAEYC and AMS, emphasizing high-quality early childhood education.

Philosophy
Montessori Schools of Irvine exist to provide the highest quality of Montessori early childhood education and care available. The Montessori approach emphasizes that early childhood/preschool is the most important time to invest in a child's future academic and social success.
Ages served
Starting at age 2.9; programs extend through third grade at Village Montessori; infant/toddler and early childhood programs available
Outdoor
Westpark Montessori campus directly connects to a beautiful adjacent park, creating a nature-rich learning environment

Programs

  • •Infant/toddler programs
  • •Preschool programs
  • •Extended elementary track through third grade

Highlights

  • ✓Four convenient Irvine locations
  • ✓NAEYC accredited and AMS affiliated
  • ✓University Montessori Teacher Education Program at UCI
  • ✓Tours available weekdays at 9:30am with no appointment necessary

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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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