PreschoolWise
  • Find preschools
  • Ages
  • Cost
  • TK
  • K Age
  • Free Pre‑K
  • States
PreschoolWise

Clear, independent answers to the questions parents actually ask about preschool and transitional kindergarten — grounded in your state's real rules.

Transitional KindergartenKindergarten ageWhat is pre-K?Preschool ageRedshirting kindergartenPreschool vs Pre‑KTK vs Preschool vs KCostFree preschoolHead StartEligibility checkerBrowse states

© 2026 PreschoolWise. Educational guidance, not legal or enrollment advice — always confirm with your school district.

Sitemap
Preschools/CA/Irvine/University Montessori School Of Irvine
Preschool / Day Care Center

University Montessori School Of Irvine

No reviews yet — be the first to share your experience.

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

101 Russell Place, Irvine, CA 92617

Visit website ↗(949) 854-6030Directions ↗Licensed for 156
Own this preschool? Claim your listing →

Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 7/24/2025 (5 total).

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

About this preschool

University Montessori School of Irvine is a Montessori-based program located on the UCI campus, selected as a model child care facility through a public-private partnership. The school serves infants through kindergarten with a curriculum grounded in Montessori philosophy and employs AMS-credentialed teachers.

Philosophy
Montessori-based education with standards of excellence in all program areas; school serves as home to the University Montessori Teacher Education Program at UCI.
Ages served
3 months to kindergarten (Infants 3 months to walking, Toddlers, Preschool 2.9-5 years, Kindergarten)
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-6:00pm
Meals
Lunch and snack included in enrollment; complimentary extended care included

Programs

  • •Infant care (3 months to walking)
  • •Toddler program
  • •Preschool (2.9-5 years)
  • •Kindergarten

Highlights

  • ✓AMS-affiliated and NAEYC accredited
  • ✓Model child care facility on UCI campus
  • ✓Award-winning building design by LPA
  • ✓Home to University Montessori Teacher Education Program

Not stated on their website: Teacher ratio, Outdoor play details, Specific curriculum activities, Parent involvement opportunities. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

Parent reviews

No reviews yet. If your child has attended University Montessori School Of Irvine, your honest review helps other families.

Write a review of University Montessori School Of Irvine

Share your honest, first-hand experience. Reviews are checked before they appear. Be truthful and respectful — no defamatory or false claims.

Helpful guides for parents

What age does preschool start?Typical ages, readiness signs, and state cutoffs.Is my child ready for preschool?The readiness signs to look for.Preschool vs. daycareHow they differ and which fits your child.Preschool vs. pre-KWhat comes when, from ages 3 to 5.

Listing facts from public CA child-care licensing records. Reviews are the opinions of individual contributors, moderated before publishing; they are not endorsements by PreschoolWise. Always visit and verify a program directly before enrolling.