Winter 2025 Enrollment Now Open! Infant, Toddler, Preschool Programs
Childhood is an adventure. Here, curiosity is invited, imagination is honored, and teachers nurture each child’s unique spirit. Our classrooms are named from the adventure of Koa, the gentle wooden turtle who guides our school-wide story, a journey where children grow with courage, care, and joy.
Your Child’s Home Away From Home
At Ohana, every child is seen, safe, and celebrated for who they are.
We also know early childhood isn’t just about the child, it’s about the family. Parents are balancing big lives and big responsibilities, and Ohana is a village that honors both. Here, children grow in a calm, beautiful environment while parents feel supported, connected, and understood.
And through it all, Koa the turtle is here as our gentle guide, reminding us to be brave, connected, and kind.
At Ohana Montessori, we know choosing your child’s first school is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Early childhood sets the foundation for everything that follows, and we believe it should be honored, not hurried. Our approach is grounded in authentic Montessori principles, a daily rhythm that nurtures discovery, independence, and confidence at each child’s own pace.
Christine Hagerup, Director
Our Montessori Approach
Early childhood is sacred. Every moment, every interaction, every material is thoughtfully chosen to honor your child’s natural development.
Child-Led Learning
Your child chooses meaningful work that captures their interest.
Prepared Environment
Beautiful, calm spaces with authentic Montessori materials.
Montessori-Certified Guides
Trained educators who understand individual development.
Growth happens naturally when children are trusted to explore, create, and lead their own learning.
Growing Together
From Infancy Through Preschool
For our youngest learners, like the tree that bends and grows, this room is a place of gentle beginnings, stability, and early exploration.
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Sky the Bird - Infant B Still in the infant stage, just more expansive. Sky is gentle and calm, representing openness and possibility. Babies begin to look outward and explore beyond immediate needs.
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River the Fish - Toddler Toddlers are natural explorers. River is playful, fast, and curious, splashing out of bounds as they learn to test limits and discover the world.
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Preschoolers are ready for guidance and courage. Here, they finally meet Koa directly. He is steady, brave, and wise, modeling how to try new things slowly and surely. This will be a very special classroom that every child will look forward to enter.
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For our oldest children preparing for the next stage, this room glows with curiosity and resilience. Like a flame, it nurtures focus, creativity, and a sense of responsibility.
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Our private lactation room. A space created for families, Like a sheltered inlet along Koa’s journey, it is a place of nurture and renewal, where children are fed and parents find comfort.
Learn MoreEarly childhood is sacred. Every moment, every interaction, every material is thoughtfully chosen to honor your child’s natural development.
A Peaceful Day of Discovery
Morning Welcome
Gentle transition into a calm, prepared environment
Work Cycles
Children choose meaningful activities that develop focus and skills
Outdoor Exploration
Nature connection and gross motor development
Morning Community Meals
Social skills and practical life practice
Rest and Reflection
Honoring individual rest needs and quiet time
Opening Winter 2025
Your Journey Begins Now
Timeline
Now
Join our interest list and tour the space
Early Winter 2025
Our teachers train and prepare the environments
Winter 2025
We open our doors and welcome our first families
How to Join Ohana
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Add your family to our interest list so we can keep you close.
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Come visit — we’d love to show you the classrooms.
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Submit your application.
Beautiful Spaces for Beautiful Minds
At Ohana Montessori, we provide nurturing infant care, toddler programs, and Montessori preschool education designed to help children grow with confidence, curiosity, and independence. Families looking for a trusted Montessori school in Santa Ana, daycare near me, or preschool in Tustin and Irvine will find that our clean, beautifully designed environment offers the perfect balance of learning, play, and nature-connected experiences. Our Montessori curriculum supports each child’s unique development through hands-on activities, practical life learning, outdoor exploration, and individualized guidance. Whether parents are searching for childcare, early childhood education, or a Montessori toddler program, Ohana Montessori provides a warm, safe, and engaging place where children thrive every day.