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Sunshine Montessori

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

31442 El Horno Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Visit website ↗(949) 939-8616Directions ↗Licensed for 61
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 9/2/2025 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Sunshine Montessori is a Montessori preschool located in San Juan Capistrano that serves families from nearby South Orange County cities. The program focuses on fostering independence, curiosity, and critical thinking through hands-on learning in a prepared environment.

Philosophy
We believe in fostering a love for learning from a young age by creating a thoughtfully prepared environment where children have the freedom to explore, experiment, and discover. Teachers act as guides providing individualized attention to each child's unique needs and interests, respecting every child's developmental journey and nurturing both intellectual and emotional growth.

Programs

  • •Classroom Learning
  • •Art Lessons
  • •Outdoor Adventures

Highlights

  • ✓Montessori-based curriculum
  • ✓Mixed-age classrooms
  • ✓Hands-on sensory materials
  • ✓Individualized guided learning

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours, Ages served, Teacher ratio, Meals, Outdoor space details. 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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