Montessori education provides your child with a love of learning and discovery throughout critical stages in their early development.
At our Guidepost Montessori school in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, we give your child an excellent start at life with high-quality education.
Designed for children from infancy through kindergarten, our Montessori education programs offer opportunities to learn, explore, and grow in a safe environment.
Discover more about our accredited, authentic Montessori school at Las Flores with a tour today.
We are also pleased to offer our programs in English and Mandarin, so your child can learn two languages!.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2018
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Guidepost Las Flores is part of an international network of Montessori schools dedicated to helping children grow through joyful learning. Our school in Rancho Santa Margarita offers a nurturing and educational environment for infants (6 months to 18 months), toddlers (18 to 36 months), and young children (3 to 6 years old), with a Mandarin language immersion option available. Early childhood years are the most critical time in your child's development. These years are foundational in shaping your child's future health, well-being, and happiness at school and home. Montessori education provides your child with the tools to navigate lifelong learning. Are you searching for a day care, preschool, or kindergarten in Las Flores, CA? You may want to consider Guidepost Montessori. The day care years correspond to our 'Nido' program, the preschool years correspond to our ‘Toddler’ program, and the kindergarten years correspond to our 'Children's House' program. With Montessori's emphasis on helping children grow through joyful learning, Guidepost at Las Flores can provide a nurturing environment for your child and prepare them for success at elementary school, and beyond.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Guidepost Montessori At Las Flores?
The application deadline for Guidepost Montessori At Las Flores is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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