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Smiles Montessori Childcare

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

2261 North Orange Olive Road, Orange, CA 92865

Visit website ↗(714) 283-2857Directions ↗Licensed for 40
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
35
6 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
5/13/2026
Total visits
13

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 2026-05-18). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Smiles Montessori Child Care is a Montessori-based facility serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (ages 0-5) in Orange, California. The school emphasizes child development and offers bilingual instruction in English and Korean.

Ages served
Ages 0-5 years (Infant, Toddler, and Preschool)
Hours
Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Closed Saturday-Sunday

Programs

  • •Montessori
  • •Bilingual (English & Korean)
  • •Abacus/Mathematics instruction

Highlights

  • ✓Montessori approach
  • ✓Bilingual language program
  • ✓Abacus lessons for early mathematics
  • ✓Serves infants through preschool

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Meals, Outdoor space/playground, Teacher ratio, Philosophy statement, Religious affiliation. 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.

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