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A Small, In-Home Montessori Community
for Irvine Families

Thoughtfully designed for a limited number of children so every child is seen, known, and supported every day.

Child engaged in independent Montessori work at an in-home Montessori school in Irvine, California

Children working with hands-on Montessori materials in a small in-home classroom in Irvine

WHAT MAKES OUR IN-HOME MONTESSORI DIFFERENT

Small Class Size & Individual Attention
Our limited enrollment allows us to build close relationships with every child and family, offering a level of care and attention not possible in large centers.

Observation-Based Montessori Education
With fewer children, our guides spend more time observing, guiding, and supporting each child’s development, academically, socially, and emotionally.

Transparent Classroom App
Families receive daily updates, photos, and developmental insights through the Transparent Classroom App, creating a strong home–school connection.

Screen-Free Environment
There are no screens anywhere in our classrooms. Learning happens through movement, hands-on materials, and real-world experiences.

Homemade, Thoughtfully Prepared Meals
Children enjoy fresh, homemade meals and participate in meal routines that support independence and practical life skills.

Health-Focused Environment
We maintain a clean, carefully prepared environment with:
• Daily cleaning and disinfecting
• Use of a bactericidal lamp
These practices contribute to children getting sick significantly less often than in large childcare centers.

Small-class Montessori learning with individualized attention at an in-home school

Small by design. Personal by nature.

Little Explorers is an in-home Montessori school that intentionally serves a small group of children so we can truly observe, understand, and support each child’s development.

Programs

Infant and toddler Montessori program in Irvine supporting early independence and sensory development

4-36 months

Infant/Toddler

Sensory-based Montessori learning
Social & motor skill development
Calm, nurturing environment

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3-6 years

Early Childhood

Hands-on language & math

Independence & confidence building

Mixed-age classroom learning

Hands-on language & math

Independence & confidence building

Mixed-age classroom learning

Hands-on language & math

Independence & confidence building

Mixed-age classroom learning

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Early Childhood Montessori program for ages 3–6 at an in-home Montessori school in Irvine

Why do so many families choose Montessori?

Child-Led, Individualized Learning

Daily Care of the Prepared Environment

Fresh, Thoughtfully Prepared Meals

Hands-On, Screen-Free Learning

Deep relationships with families

High guide-to-child ratio

Kind words from families

“We feel incredibly lucky to have found this in-home Montessori program for our infant son. From our very first visit, we knew this was a special place. The environment is peaceful, spotless, and designed with so much intention from the low shelves to the natural, developmentally appropriate materials.”
— Karina I., Parent
“I can't express how thankful my family and I are for Little Explorers and the incredible teachers that are there. All 3 of my babies have attended/attend this Montessori and we are extremely lucky to have found this place. Ms Julia and all the staff have been so accommodating with our family needs and have accepted each of our kids with open arms and love.”
— Hannah P., Parent
“I'm not really a person who writes reviews but I felt that I need to share. My child is graduating Little Explorers Montessori and is going straight to the first grade this fall! It can sound a little scary and overwhelming, but I can easily tell that my child is ready!”
— S-nemo N., Parent
“Little Explorers provided a warm, welcoming place for my son for a little over a year. He's now grown out of daycare and moved on to a traditional school, but we will always be grateful for the care and attention they gave to my son.

Julia and Vlad showed kindness and patience each day, and they were always open to communication.”
— Maria M., Parent
“Just wanted to share my personal experience with the school.

I have been with the school since my child was a year old. I have toured many different places, both in-home schools and different centers as well. The connection and the feel that I got for the Little Explorers was just incomparable to any other school.”
— Michelle J., Parent
“I absolutely love Little Explorers and am SO grateful to have found them after interviewing 3 other places in Orange County. We enrolled our son at 10 months old and he is now almost 4! That's how much we love and trust Julia and Vlad and how happy we are with the level of care and attention they provide our son. They offer a warm home environment that feels very natural and cozy.”
— Kathy G., Parent
“My husband and I visited 10 facilities over a few months to find the perfect location for our toddler. Upon walking into Little Explorers and meeting Julia and Vlad we were immediately put at ease with their kind, nurturing, and calm behavior. Our child immediately took to them both and was already beginning to explore the backyard and getting to know the resident parakeets.”
— Elizabeth R., Parent
“Our son started coming to Little Explorers when he was 4 months old and he is now 17 months old and it has been the best experience. We knew our child was going to be in the best hands from the moment I met Julia and Vlad. Being first time parents made us especially nervous about leaving our little one in the care of someone else. Julia and Vlad were very warm and welcoming and made us feel very comfortable”
— Sonya U., Parent

“We feel incredibly lucky to have found this in-home Montessori program for our infant son. From our very first visit, we knew this was a special place. The environment is peaceful, spotless, and designed with so much intention from the low shelves to the natural, developmentally appropriate materials.”
— Karina I., Parent
“I can't express how thankful my family and I are for Little Explorers and the incredible teachers that are there. All 3 of my babies have attended/attend this Montessori and we are extremely lucky to have found this place. Ms Julia and all the staff have been so accommodating with our family needs and have accepted each of our kids with open arms and love.”
— Hannah P., Parent
“I'm not really a person who writes reviews but I felt that I need to share. My child is graduating Little Explorers Montessori and is going straight to the first grade this fall! It can sound a little scary and overwhelming, but I can easily tell that my child is ready!”
— S-nemo N., Parent
“Little Explorers provided a warm, welcoming place for my son for a little over a year. He's now grown out of daycare and moved on to a traditional school, but we will always be grateful for the care and attention they gave to my son.

Julia and Vlad showed kindness and patience each day, and they were always open to communication.”
— Maria M., Parent
“Just wanted to share my personal experience with the school.

I have been with the school since my child was a year old. I have toured many different places, both in-home schools and different centers as well. The connection and the feel that I got for the Little Explorers was just incomparable to any other school.”
— Michelle J., Parent
“I absolutely love Little Explorers and am SO grateful to have found them after interviewing 3 other places in Orange County. We enrolled our son at 10 months old and he is now almost 4! That's how much we love and trust Julia and Vlad and how happy we are with the level of care and attention they provide our son. They offer a warm home environment that feels very natural and cozy.”
— Kathy G., Parent
“My husband and I visited 10 facilities over a few months to find the perfect location for our toddler. Upon walking into Little Explorers and meeting Julia and Vlad we were immediately put at ease with their kind, nurturing, and calm behavior. Our child immediately took to them both and was already beginning to explore the backyard and getting to know the resident parakeets.”
— Elizabeth R., Parent
“Our son started coming to Little Explorers when he was 4 months old and he is now 17 months old and it has been the best experience. We knew our child was going to be in the best hands from the moment I met Julia and Vlad. Being first time parents made us especially nervous about leaving our little one in the care of someone else. Julia and Vlad were very warm and welcoming and made us feel very comfortable”
— Sonya U., Parent

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Children learning together at Little Explorers Montessori in Irvine, California

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Early Childhood (3-6 years)

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A Small, In-Home Montessori Community for Irvine Families

WHAT MAKES OUR IN-HOME MONTESSORI DIFFERENT

WHAT MAKES OUR IN-HOME MONTESSORI DIFFERENT

WHAT MAKES OUR IN-HOME MONTESSORI DIFFERENT

Small by design. Personal by nature.

Small by design. Personal by nature.

Small by design. Personal by nature.

Programs

4-36 months

4-36 months

Infant/Toddler

3-6 years

3-6 years

Early Childhood

Why do so many families choose Montessori?

Kind words from families

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A Small, In-Home Montessori Community
for Irvine Families