Laguna Niguel Montessori Center
Laguna Niguel Montessori | Laguna Niguel Montessori Center
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Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday,
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Ages Served
6 months to 12 years (Infant, Toddler, Primary, and Elementary programs)
Enrollment Options
Full-time and part-time enrollment available
Potty Training Required
No potty training required for Infant and Toddler programs. Potty training is required for Montessori Primary and Kindergarten programs.
What Curriculum Do You Follow
At Laguna Niguel Montessori, your child is welcomed into a nurturing environment where the authentic Montessori method comes alive. With hands-on Montessori materials, a thoughtfully prepared environment, and deep respect for each child's developmental rhythm, our curriculum helps younger and older children learn at their own pace with confidence, curiosity, and joy.
When should I enroll?
We offer enrollment year-round, and families are welcome to inquire whenever Montessori feels like the right step for their child. Because our Laguna Niguel Montessori programs fill quickly, we encourage families to enroll early to secure their space.
What Do Parents Say About Us?
Read reviews for our Laguna Niguel Montessori Center and see why families love us.
How do I start?
The first step is to schedule a tour of Laguna Niguel Montessori Center. Come visit our nurturing campus in Laguna Niguel, meet our warm and dedicated guides, and explore the Montessori classrooms where your child will learn with confidence and peace.
What Makes Montessori Different at Laguna Niguel Montessori
Children are always learning, absorbing, and interpreting the world around them. It's essential that the world they experience is calm, intentional, and filled with the right messages. At Laguna Niguel Montessori, families discover a Montessori school that blends Dr. Maria Montessori's educational philosophy with the warmth of a caring, close-knit community. Our campus is peaceful, welcoming, and thoughtfully prepared so your baby, toddler, preschooler, or elementary child feels known, respected, and gently encouraged to grow at their own pace. Our Laguna Niguel campus is nestled near the family-friendly communities of Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, and Dana Point, areas that reflect the same nurturing environment we offer at school.
What Sets Our Laguna Niguel Montessori Experience Apart
- An Authentic Montessori education, which is guided by certified Montessori-trained guides who observe, support, and nurture each child's individual development.
- Prepared environments that encourage independence, curiosity, movement, and hands-on learning.
- Multi-age classrooms, in line with the American Montessori Society's guidelines, where younger students learn from older children, and older students gain leadership, empathy, and confidence.
- Individualized learning paths where children work at their own pace in reading, writing, math, science, cultural studies, and practical life.
- A whole-child approach that supports emotional well-being, social development, grace and courtesy, peaceful communication, and academic growth.
At Laguna Niguel Montessori, early childhood education feels personal, intentional, and truly child-centered, helping children develop independence, self-confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Programs at Our Laguna Niguel Montessori School
Our infant program offers a peaceful, lovingly prepared start where your baby feels safe, nurtured, and understood. Young children explore through gentle sensory experiences and warm routines that support early development.
Our toddler program welcomes younger children into a nurturing environment where independence, language, and early social skills begin to flourish. Toddlers learn through hands-on learning, movement, and comforting daily rhythms.
Serving preschool and kindergarten ages, our primary program helps children learn through Montessori materials across all subject areas. Students develop early childhood academic foundations, independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our elementary program supports the expansion of curiosity and reasoning through hands-on lessons in math, language, science, cultural studies, and cosmic education. Children grow in independence and critical thinking while building strong academic and social skills.
Our bilingual education program gently introduces Spanish through songs, stories, conversations, and daily meaningful interactions. Children learn naturally, developing cultural awareness, communication skills, and cognitive benefits that last a lifetime.
Programs at Our Laguna Niguel Montessori School
Our infant program offers a peaceful, lovingly prepared start where your baby feels safe, nurtured, and understood. Young children explore through gentle sensory experiences and warm routines that support early development.
Our toddler program welcomes younger children into a nurturing environment where independence, language, and early social skills begin to flourish. Toddlers learn through hands-on learning, movement, and comforting daily rhythms.
Serving preschool and kindergarten ages, our primary program helps children learn through Montessori materials across all subject areas. Students develop early childhood academic foundations, independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our elementary program supports the expansion of curiosity and reasoning through hands-on lessons in math, language, science, cultural studies, and cosmic education. Children grow in independence and critical thinking while building strong academic and social skills.
Our bilingual education program gently introduces Spanish through songs, stories, conversations, and daily meaningful interactions. Children learn naturally, developing cultural awareness, communication skills, and cognitive benefits that last a lifetime.
Parent Reviews
Parent Reviews
Amber P.
March 4, 2025
Great communication, well organized, and a warm and welcoming environment!
Monica F.
December 10, 2024
Love the community, everyone is so warm and helpful. I love that my child feels safe and loved and wakes up wanting to go to school.
Molly M.
December 3, 2024
We've been a part of the school for over 3 years and love everything about it!
Breanna V.
September 4, 2024
Ms. Athana is amazing at how she runs the school. She care so much about the students and also her teachers. The teachers are also amazing and caring. The montessori method has been perfect for our kids and this school sticks the the method and teaches our kids so many things in a fun way. The kids love school and that is so important to us!
Shilla M.
August 20, 2024
Care for the kids
Samira K.
July 4, 2024
The staff really cares about the kids and has been great to work with Over the past few years. In addition, the teachers we’ve had have all been amazing. Both our kids have learned and grown so much since coming here and most importantly they love coming here every single day. Thank you!
Monica B.
December 19, 2023
We love Laguna Niguel Montessori because our daughter is happy and loves being there that means she is comfortable. Thank you
Jacqueline C.
December 5, 2023
The activities they plan for the kids, ways to give back to the school, the appreciation of teachers, and parent nights are wonderful here. They make efforts to get parents involved and care about the kids doing well. There was one teacher a year ago that was hurting children and was reported to the school and the police, and I do appreciate that there was action to remove the teacher and the director that perpetuated and allowed the behavior to continue. Overall this resolution continued to give me faith that the school was doing the best to keep our kids safe.
Julien J.
November 16, 2023
Teachers are great, a lot of events are organized for the kids. Kids are friendly and from diverse background.
Nicole P.
September 5, 2023
Me Athana is such an incredible head of school. She’s organized and caring and takes care of every family. Ms Tracy in classroom 1 developed such a special bond with my son. He was always so happy to see her and give her hugs!
Schedule a Tour of Laguna Niguel Montessori Center
Come see where your child can grow, feel supported, and truly thrive. Visit our Laguna Niguel campus, meet our caring Montessori guides, and discover a Montessori environment that feels like a second home for your family.
Frequently Asked Questions About Laguna Niguel Montessori
Our school follows the Montessori method exactly as Dr. Maria Montessori intended, through respect, independence, and hands-on learning that honors each child's natural development. In our peaceful classroom environments, children ages across the age range explore and focus on concepts at their own pace, learning lessons that will stay with them for life.
Schedule a Tour And See Our Educational Philosophy In Action
Come visit our Laguna Niguel Montessori campus and step into a place where your child is seen, supported, and celebrated. Book your tour today and feel the difference for yourself.