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Rancho Viejo School, The

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

29782 Avenida De Las Banderas, Rancho Sta Margarita, CA 92688

Visit website ↗(949) 459-0199Directions ↗Licensed for 120
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
8
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
6
Last visit
5/7/2025
Total visits
10

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

Rancho Viejo School is a premier Montessori school in Rancho Santa Margarita serving students from 18 months through elementary and middle school. Founded in 1996, the school offers superior early childhood education and Montessori programs for toddlers, preschool, and elementary students.

Philosophy
Montessori education approach
Ages served
18 months through elementary and middle school

Programs

  • •Infant House (Ages 0-18 months)
  • •Toddler House (Ages 18 months to 3 years)
  • •Children's House (Ages 3-6)
  • •Elementary (Ages 6-12)

Highlights

  • ✓Montessori methodology
  • ✓Infant House newly opened
  • ✓Located in Rancho Santa Margarita, South Orange County
  • ✓Serves infants through elementary school

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