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Northwood Montessori School Of Irvine

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

12100 Yale Court, Irvine, CA 92620

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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 8/12/2025 (1 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Northwood Montessori School, open since 1997, offers Montessori programs for children from one year old through kindergarten in North Irvine. The school features a parklike playground, atrium with activities, and quiet library area.

Philosophy
Montessori approach to education
Ages served
1 year old through kindergarten
Hours
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm
Outdoor
Parklike playground
Meals
Lunch and snack included

Programs

  • •Toddlers
  • •Preschool (2.9 years to 5 years)
  • •Kindergarten

Highlights

  • ✓AMS affiliation and NAEYC accreditation
  • ✓Director has M.Ed. Montessori Emphasis and MACTE/AMS EC credential
  • ✓Complimentary extended care included
  • ✓Located across from Canyon View Elementary and Meadowood Park

Not stated on their website: Teacher-child ratio, Curriculum details beyond Montessori, Summer programs, Special needs services. Ask the preschool directly.

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