Scholarshine Lake Forest Montessori
Daycare center in Lake Forest, CA. 25435 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630
About the program
Scholarshine Lake Forest Montessori is a licensed daycare center in Lake Forest, California, on the state register since 2015. It is licensed for 98 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Scholarshine Montessori offers Montessori-based education and childcare for children aged six weeks to eight years at multiple locations.
The program follows a Montessori approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Scholarshine Lake Forest Montessori 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
101238(a) · 101229.1(b) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101439.1(f) · 101430(a)(3)(C) · 101438.2(b) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101221(b)(8)(C) · 101174(d) · 101430(a)(3)(E)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Our toddler has been going to the Lake Forest Montessori school since he was 9 months old. He absolutely loves his time over there. As 0-2 age classroom is one, he has spent his time in classroom 2. All his teachers, but specially Ms Betty showers him with so much love that sometimes he doesn’t even want to leave. Ms. Richa and her staff manage the school very well. It helps that both Ms Geetha and Ms Betty have 25+…
Bhawana Shukla · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe could not have asked for a better school for our toddler. He actually looked forward to going to school every day and walked in confidently in the classroom. all of his teachers Ms Betty, Ms Geeta, Ms Jennifer, Ms Jalpa take such amazing care of him. Sometimes when I come to pick him up, he runs back into their arms and gives them a big hug. they are also very prompt with communication and give us much needed…
Sagar Shukla · 5/5 on Google · 12 months agoWe absolutely loved Lake Forest Montessori! The teachers made us feel like family, and my kids were so happy and cared for every day. Such a nurturing, welcoming environment we couldn’t have asked for a better place.
maheen zaidi · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy kids have been here over 4yrs, as they started when they were only a few months old. This school is truly wonderful in every class. They really focus on growth, independence, and support individual needs. From the amazing director/owner to the assistant teachers, kids are in great hands.
Nathalie “TDM_GAMING” Fultz · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
25435 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Questions about Scholarshine Lake Forest Montessori
Is Scholarshine Lake Forest Montessori licensed?
Yes. Scholarshine Lake Forest Montessori holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 304371062, 304371063), with a licensed capacity of 98 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Scholarshine Lake Forest Montessori had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 10 citations for Scholarshine Lake Forest Montessori, 2 of them Type A, across 8 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Scholarshine Lake Forest Montessori take?
Scholarshine Lake Forest Montessori is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Scholarshine Lake Forest Montessori cost?
Scholarshine Lake Forest Montessori does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
