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Montessori International Academy

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

2717 South Halladay Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Visit website ↗(714) 444-2733Directions ↗Licensed for 114
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
2/25/2025
Total visits
4

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

Montessori International Academy is an authentic Montessori bilingual school serving ages 2-12 in Orange County, California, with a focus on Japanese language and culture integration. The school emphasizes joyful, purposeful education that nurtures each child's unique potential through Montessori methods and bilingual learning.

Philosophy
Education that awakens each child's unique identity, inspires advanced academic learning, and establishes executive function skills like planning, organizing, focus, and perseverance. The school embraces kindness, compassion, bilingual learning, and authentic Montessori approach.
Ages served
Ages 2-12 (Toddler ages 2-3, Preschool ages 3-5, Kindergarten ages 5-6, Elementary grades 1-6)
Outdoor
Not listed on website

Programs

  • •Toddler program (ages 2-3)
  • •Preschool (ages 3-5)
  • •Kindergarten (ages 5-6)
  • •Elementary (grades 1-6)
  • •After School Program (ages 3-adult with Japanese, English, karate, tea ceremony, kendo, dance)
  • •Summer School Program (ages 2-12)
  • •International Student Program (ages 4-11)

Highlights

  • ✓Authentic Montessori bilingual classrooms with Japanese language and culture integration
  • ✓Arts program including music, dance, theatre, and visual arts integrated at every level
  • ✓In-house Japanese master chef
  • ✓Elementary students attend select after school classes at no charge

Not stated on their website: Hours of operation, Tuition, Teacher-to-student ratio, Meals and snacks, Outdoor play areas and facilities. 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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