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Hillside Montessori School

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

19900 El Toro Road, Silverado Canyon, CA 92676

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
2/12/2025
Total visits
7

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

Hillside Montessori School serves infants through kindergarteners in Trabuco Canyon, Orange County, using the Montessori method with an emphasis on experiential learning and cognitive development. The school maintains small class sizes where teachers and staff know each student and parent personally.

Philosophy
Follow the child's lead with hands-on, organic Montessori approach emphasizing experiential learning, cognitive development, independence, and self-directed learning. Students have choices for free play and can select their own work. Focus on phonics and early reading success.
Ages served
Infants ages 3-24 months, toddlers ages 24-36 months, preschool and kindergarten ages 3-6 years

Programs

  • •Infant
  • •Toddler
  • •Pre-K/Kindergarten
  • •Before and After Care

Highlights

  • ✓All teachers trained and certified in Montessori
  • ✓Small school with consistent teachers for multiple years
  • ✓Classroom and playground with exposure to nature
  • ✓Areas of study include Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Cultural Studies, Art, Music and Movement

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