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Discovery Montessori

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

25692 Crown Valley Pkwy Bldg J, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Visit website ↗(949) 218-2644Directions ↗Licensed for 136
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
8/19/2025
Total visits
5

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

Discovery Montessori is a Montessori preschool and childcare center serving families in Ladera Ranch, Rancho Mission Viejo, Los Flores, Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, and Coto de Caza communities. The school provides play-based learning environments where children develop concentration and a love of learning through Montessori methods.

Philosophy
As Montessori educators, we know that children have an innate love of learning, and that they learn through play. We provide an environment that allows each child to flourish in their crucial, early years. Within the nurturing environment of Discovery Montessori's Early Childhood programs, children naturally work and play with interest and focus, developing a habit of concentration and love of learning that will last them a lifetime.
Ages served
6 weeks - 6 years old

Programs

  • •Infant Program (6 weeks - 24 months)
  • •Pre-Montessori Program (24 months - 36 months)
  • •Montessori Primary Program (3 - 6 years old)

Highlights

  • ✓Montessori-accredited teachers
  • ✓Play-based learning environment
  • ✓Individualized attention based on child's unique interests and pace
  • ✓Focus on sensitive periods in child development

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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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