Montessori Academy on The Ranch
Daycare center in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA. 74 Esencia Drive, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694
About the program
Montessori Academy on The Ranch is a licensed daycare center in Rancho Mission Viejo, California, on the state register since 2023. It is licensed for 180 children and serves preschool ages.
Montessori Academy on the Ranch provides early childhood education for children aged 18 months to 6 years in Rancho Mission Viejo.
The program follows a Montessori approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Montessori Academy on The Ranch 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.
What parents say
I was really looking forward to a positive experience here, but I cannot in good conscience recommend this place. Every time I picked my son up the lead teacher would have a problem with him. I can tell she just didn’t like him and he was being treated differently by her. The assistant was nice and seemed caring towards him, but the lead teacher had a strong bias against him. I wonder why they accept 18 month olds…
Jessica · 1/5 on Google · 4 months agoBoth of our children attended this Montessori, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. Now that our second child is preparing to leave for kindergarten, we’re reflecting on how grateful we are for the care, guidance, and education they received here. The teachers and staff have been so supportive, nurturing, and genuinely invested in our kids’ growth and development. We’ve seen tremendous progress not only…
Shyam P · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoThe school failed to provide the same level of care for my daughter’s egg allergy. Outside food such as Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane’s,cupcakes, and other items containing egg were routinely allowed in the classroom. While I chose not to raise an issue, it became clear that the school had double standards. The school states that it creates individualized health plans for each child. If such plans were truly in place,…
janelle winters · 1/5 on Google · 7 months agoThis school is amazing. I have two of my boys attended here and my youngest daughter is starting soon. Tamara and Tia are super helpful and diligent. Teachers/Instructors are very nice as well. The school has many programs such as Art, Clay, Dance, Music, Sports etc. They have half/full day part/full time schedules with options to have extended care and pricing is better than anything I seen around here. Give it a…
Mirzat Turap · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoGetting there
74 Esencia Drive, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694
Questions about Montessori Academy on The Ranch
Is Montessori Academy on The Ranch licensed?
Yes. Montessori Academy on The Ranch holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 304371613), with a licensed capacity of 180 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Montessori Academy on The Ranch had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Montessori Academy on The Ranch, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Montessori Academy on The Ranch take?
Montessori Academy on The Ranch is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Montessori Academy on The Ranch cost?
Montessori Academy on The Ranch does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.