Mission Viejo Montessori

23581 Madero Ste 108 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Mission Viejo Montessori Photo #1
Mission Viejo Montessori Photo #2 - Our After School Program
Mission Viejo Montessori Photo #3 - Infant Program
Mission Viejo Montessori Photo #4
Mission Viejo Montessori Photo #5 - Circle Time in the Preschool Classroom

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2000
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies according to the schedule selected. Please call for a tour of the facility.
Admissions Director
Dana Herring
Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Young Music Company Music Program


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Deano Production Dance/Music ProgramKarate for Kids

School Notes

  • Mission Viejo Montessori founded in 2000 serves children between the precious ages of infant through kindergarten. As a first time school experience for most students, we aim to be a home away from home.
  • Teachers assist students in developing skills such as potty training and independence, as well as cultivating a passion for learning.
  • Dedicated staff, a renovated facility, and the foundations of Montessori curriculum in a nurturing setting encourage children to reach their highest potential.
  • Mission Viejo Montessorioffers care and educationfor children ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten. We feature anemphasis onmusic, drama, and Spanish languagecurriculum in addition to our high academic standards. Weutilize the Montessori Method andmaterials, have small class sizesandincorporate a multicultural curriculum. Our classrooms focus on core studies to develop and strengthen skills in math, reading, writing, botany, zoology, and geography. Mission Viejo Montessori School is committed to the development of every child's full potential. Our educational philosophy embraces a fusion of styles based on the original model developed by Maria Montessori, who believed the hand is the tool to the mind; Socrates, who encouraged interaction between teacher and student; and an environment that instills a love of active learning, and fosters academic excellence. We also have a strong arts program that provides experiences that enable students to acquire a foundation of skills for lifelong achievement. Studies have shown that the arts enhance academic learning, especially reading. We provide children with a nurturing andchallenging curriculum to foster a life long love of learning and independence!
Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Mission Viejo Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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