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Foothill Montessori School

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

18692 East 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
7/10/2025
Total visits
6

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

Foothill Montessori School has been helping children reach their full potential since 1973 using authentic Montessori principles. The school serves Pre-K through Grade 3 students in a carefully prepared, nurturing environment in North Tustin.

Philosophy
Authentic AMI (Association Montessori International) Montessori principles with focus on the needs of each child. Education should aid life through self-construction, with children progressing at their own level. Movement and learning are closely connected, sensitive periods of development guide activities, and mixed-age groupings allow children to relate to both older and younger peers.
Ages served
Pre-K, K-3
Hours
Monday-Friday 7 am – 6 pm; Drop off between 8-8:30 AM, Pickup between 3-3:30 PM

Programs

  • •Montessori Pre-K Classrooms
  • •Montessori K-3rd Grade
  • •Practical Life
  • •Sensorial activities
  • •Language
  • •Mathematics
  • •Culture

Highlights

  • ✓Established in 1973 with authentic AMI Montessori principles
  • ✓Mixed-age classrooms with individualized progression
  • ✓Kindergarten graduates achieve grade 1-2 level academic standards
  • ✓Emphasis on developing joy of learning, self-control, and social skills

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