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University Montessori School Of Irvine - Infant

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

101 Russell Place, Irvine, CA 92617

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
7/24/2025
Total visits
4

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

University Montessori School of Irvine is a Montessori program located on the UCI campus, selected as a model child care facility in a public-private partnership. The school serves infants through kindergarten and is home to the University Montessori Teacher Education Program.

Philosophy
Montessori approach to early childhood education
Ages served
Infants 3 months to walking, Toddlers, Preschool 2.9 years to 5 years, Kindergarten
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-6:00pm
Meals
Lunch, snack, and complimentary extended care included in enrollment

Programs

  • •Infant program
  • •Toddler program
  • •Preschool program
  • •Kindergarten program

Highlights

  • ✓AMS affiliated and NAEYC accredited
  • ✓Model building designed by architectural firm LPA, winner of 2 architectural awards
  • ✓First public-private partnership child care on UCI campus
  • ✓Home of University Montessori Teacher Education Program at UCI

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