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Spectrum Montessori At Portola Springs

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

950 Tomato Springs, Irvine, CA 92618

Visit website ↗(949) 522-3968Directions ↗Licensed for 204
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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: 3/6/2025 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Spectrum Montessori at Portola Springs serves children 18 months to 6 years using the Montessori method with hands-on materials and a whole-child development approach. The school offers Toddler and Primary programs with full-time and part-time enrollment options.

Philosophy
A calm, welcoming environment where the Montessori method gently guides each day with hands-on materials, caring guides' support, and a focus on whole child development, helping students grow in confidence, independence, and a joyful love of learning at their own pace.
Ages served
18 months to 6 years (Toddler and Primary programs)
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Programs

  • •Montessori Toddler Program (18 months to 3 years)
  • •Montessori Primary Program (2.5 to 6 years)
  • •Enrichment Programs (after-school art, movement, creative skill-building)

Highlights

  • ✓Prepared classrooms encouraging movement, choice, hands-on exploration, and calm focus
  • ✓Whole child development approach nurturing emotional growth and social skills
  • ✓Structured Montessori curriculum with caring guides
  • ✓Full-time and part-time enrollment available

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