Bella Montessori School
Daycare center in Lake Forest, CA. 20602 Prism Place, Lake Forest, CA 92630
About the program
Bella Montessori School is a licensed daycare center in Lake Forest, California, on the state register since 2015. It is licensed for 190 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Bella Montessori is a private preschool in Lake Forest, California, serving children from six weeks to six years old.
The program follows a Montessori approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Bella Montessori School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,100 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
101226(c) · 101238(g) · 101212(d)(1)(D)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We’ve been at Bella since 2021 and have loved every minute of it. My eldest started right at 1 and youngest started at 4 months. Each class they’ve been in has been a great experience for both kids and us as parents. We’ve always felt like everyone genuinely cares about the well-being of all the kids and they’ve truly become like family. The host date nights and egg hunts to name a few. They also have an amazing…
Hinna Shaikh · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoBella Montessori has been a special home for our family, and the care and support that all teachers and staff members provide is remarkable. The location, hours, and tuition costs are all favorable in the local area and your child will thrive under the care of Bella Montessori
Jessi Even · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoBella Montessori will always hold a special place in our hearts. My son started here at just 9 months old and eventually graduated from their Kindergarten program - and now that he’s in elementary school, I can confidently say that Bella made a lasting impact on who he is today. It truly became a second home for our family. As a mom who was apprehensive about returning to work, finding a place I could trust felt…
Bettina Tan · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoI cannot say enough good things about Bella. The staff is so invested in their students and teaching them to thrive using the Montessori method. The school itself is clean, up to date with proper Montessori toys and very organized. The teachers are all so crafty and creative. They are always creating art and projects with their kiddos, which is wonderful. They also read and do circle time. It feels like home when you…
L. Fitzpatrick · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
20602 Prism Place, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Questions about Bella Montessori School
Is Bella Montessori School licensed?
Yes. Bella Montessori School holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 304371039, 304371040), with a licensed capacity of 190 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Bella Montessori School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for Bella Montessori School, 1 of them Type A, across 6 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Bella Montessori School take?
Bella Montessori School is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Bella Montessori School cost?
Bella Montessori School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
