Three 3-hour programs start at 8:30am, 11:30am, and 2:30pm.
Two 6-hour programs start at 8:30am, 11:30am.
All day program starts at 8:30am ending at 5:30pm.
Flexible custom hours are also available by adding to standard programs in half hour increments.
Preschool program runs throughout the year with no summer months off. We are very flexible about when children may attend preschool. Children can be enrolled for any number of sessions, for any number of days in a week. Repetition leads to better retention of materal taught. Click on this link to access the preschool application form.
Lake Forest Facility Monthly Tuition
(Temporary Promotion ending shortly):
Attendance |
2 days/week |
3 days/week |
5 days/week |
8:30 am - 11:30 am |
$600 $500/month |
$700 $575/month |
$900 $650/month |
8:30 am - 2:30 pm |
$900 $600/month |
$1200 $700/month |
$1500 $800/month |
8:30 am - 5:30 pm |
$1300 $700/month |
$1600 $825/month |
$1900 $950/month |
11:30 am - 2:30 pm |
$500 $400/month |
$600 $475/month |
$800 $550/month |
11:30 am - 5:30 pm |
$700 $500/month |
$900 $600/month |
$1200 $700/month |
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
$400 $200/month |
$500 $300/month |
$700 $400/month |
Aside from the sessions that you sign up for, if you need additional hours, they are available for a nominal fee of $50/month for additional half hour every day. The preschool follows a structured educational program schedule from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm every weekday. Extended hours are available between 6:30am to 6:30pm.
Registration fee (Lake Forest) |
$200 $100/year |
Material fee |
$200/year |
Deposit |
$150 |
Napping kit (Pillow, sheet and blanket combo) |
$50 |
Diaper / Potty Training fee |
$50/month |
Additional Toddler fee (age < 3 yrs) |
$50/month |
Additional half hour every day (Lake Forest) |
$100 $50/month |
Our Lake Forest facility is closed only on/around/in-lieu-of national holidays when most parents have days off. Our calendar is aligned with Saddleback Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) calendar. Please click on this link for Lake Forest Calendar for a list of holidays observed at our Lake Forest Facility. A written 30-notice is required before dis-continueing or dis-enrolling from the program. A $150 deposit expected at the enrollment for adequate 30-day written notice for disenrollment or any other significant changes. Tuition for a minimum of 30 days after the notice must also be paid.
Flexible additional days/hours availability at the Lake Forest Facility
Besides the programs offered at our preschool, if your child ever needs additional time not included in any program, the rates are $100 $60/day, $75 $40/session (3-hour-session), and $40 $20/hour. The pro-rating rates apply for the programs where they are higher than these fixed rates. These rates are applicableduring our academic hours between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm. Outside of these hoursthe rate is $40 $20 per half hour.
Irvine Facility Tuition
Attendance |
2 days/week |
3 days/week |
5 days/week |
8:30 am - 11:30 am |
$600/month |
$700/month |
$900/month |
8:30 am - 2:30 pm |
$900/month |
$1200/month |
$1500/month |
8:30 am - 5:30 pm |
$1300/month |
$1600/month |
$1900/month |
11:30 am - 2:30 pm |
$500/month |
$600/month |
$800/month |
11:30 am - 5:30 pm |
$700/month |
$900/month |
$1200/month |
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
$400/month |
$500/month |
$700/month |
Aside from the sessions that you sign up for, if you need additional hours, they are available for a nominal fee of $100/month for additional half hour every day. The preschool follows a structured educational program schedule from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm every weekday.
Registration fee (Irvine) |
$200/year |
Material fee |
$200/year |
Deposit |
$150 |
Napping kit (Pillow, sheet and blanket combo) |
$50 |
Diaper fee |
$50/month |
Additional Toddler fee (age < 3 yrs) |
$50/month |
Additional Infant fee (age < 2 yrs) |
$100/month |
Additional half hour every day (Irvine) |
$100/month |
Our Irvine facility is closed only on/around/in-lieu-of national holidays when most parents have days off. Our calendar is aligned with Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) calendar. Please click on this link for Irvine Calendar for a list of holidays observed at our Irvine facility. A written 30-notice is required before dis-continueing or dis-enrolling from the program. A $150 deposit expected at the enrollment for adequate 30-day written notice for disenrollment or any other significant changes. Tuition for a minimum of 30 days after the notice must also be paid.
Flexible additional days/hours availability at the Irvine Facility
Besides the programs offered at our preschool, if your child ever needs additional time not included in any program, the rates are $100/day, $75/session (3-hour-session), and $40/hour. These rates are applicable during our academic hours between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm. Outside of these hours the rate is $40 per half hour. The pro-rating rates apply for the programs where they are higher than these fixed rates.
As is the case with every quality Montessori program in Irvine, seats are limited and are available on first-come-first-served basis. Please send the information about your child and the choice of program so that we can begin the process of registration and contact you about the availability.
Irvine After-school Program:
After-school program is from the school-end time (including early off days) till 5:30pm. The year round afterschool program fee (for grades 1 and above) is $625/month. The fees varies if you sign up for only some days or only some of the academic enrichment classes we offer, or kindergarten. Please click here for after-school fees details.
Aside from the sessions that you sign up for, if you need additional hours, they are available for a nominal fee of $40/month for each additional half hour everyday. Click on this link to access the after-school application form.