The Basics
Your Two to Three-Year-Old
You will be amazed at your toddler’s growth after just a few months in our Montessori toddler program!
- Choice of Japanese or English full immersion
- 1 to 5 ratio and most lessons given 1-on-1
- Full-day or half-day available, no part-time
What Sets Us Apart
What’s Special About Montessori for Your Toddler?
Our Toddler program welcomes children from twenty-four months to thirty-six months of age. Our Toddler program is designed to meet the needs of the young child’s sensitive periods for language, movement, order, independence, sense of perception, body image, and socialization. We prepare our environment specifically for toddlers because children learn best in safe, loving places where they can explore the world they live in.
Daily Schedule
A calm and peaceful daily routine helps your toddler to feel safe and secure!
8:00-9:00 Morning Care
9:00-9:10 Drop Off
9:00-10:30 Work Cycle
10:30-10:45 Circle Time
10:45-11:30 Outside Play
11:30-12:30 Lunch Time
12:30-2:30 Nap Time
2:30-3:00 Story Time
3:00-3:15 Pick Up
3:30-6:00 Afternoon Care
What We Offer
What will my child learn?
Your toddler will become more and more confident as they learn to do the tasks of daily life “all by myself” with classroom materials just for them, designed especially for toddler-sized hands. This fascinating work meets your child’s developmental needs.
Language
Sensorial Learning
Care of the Environment
Care of Self
Toilet Learning
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What We Offer
What will my child learn?
Your toddler will become more and more confident as they learn to do the tasks of daily life “all by myself” with classroom materials just for them, designed especially for toddler-sized hands. This fascinating work meets your child’s developmental needs.
Language
Sensorial Learning
Care of Self
Toilet Learning
Care of the Environment
Learn More
Our Staff
Your Child’s Teachers
Here, every teacher will see your toddler as the unique little person that they are. Our trained Montessori teachers will nurture your child’s individuality, build their independence, and see their vast potential.
Got a question about how Montessori will work for your little one? Connect with us anytime!
What Sets Us Apart
Your Bilingual Child
Your toddler will experience a language immersion environment to solidify their understanding.
Testimonials from Families
What Parents Are Saying
Discover real stories from our joyful classrooms.
Orange, CA
"Professional teachers & staff: I absolutely am amazed with how each teacher knows my son’s name no matter what grade. This has never happened at other schools. Even the security guard is very professional and engaged with the students. My son loves to go to school and share what he did on the day. We love everyone at the school! So professional and active with children."
Orange, CA
"My son did not speak ANY Japanese when he enter school. But teachers are very supportive. Very passionate of educate and take care of our son. Now after 6 months he understands lots of Japanese and getting much smoother in communication."
Irvine, CA
"Best school around! The staff are communicative and truly focus on what matters most for your child’s development. My 5-year-old son has loved being here for two years—he’s now starting kindergarten, speaks Japanese, and never wants to miss a day."
Cypress, CA
"Great principal and teachers who care about each student and parents from the bottom of their heart. Kids learn not just academics but also discipline, culture (lots of fun activities!), sports and caring about other kids."
Tustin, CA
We Are Here to Help
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We’ve answered the most common ones here. Let us guide you through what makes our school the right fit for your child and your family.
How do you discipline children?
Our goal is to help your child develop internal discipline. At this age, biting, kicking, pushing, and other negative behaviors are usually related to an inability to communicate their needs. In most cases, helping the child ask for what they need, giving them positive choices, and supporting them to work through their emotions resolves such behaviors. In extreme cases, we will work with each child, family, and teacher to keep all children safe and to help the child learn alternative ways to get their needs met.
How do you approach toilet learning at school?
Children of all ages benefit from Montessori learning specially designed for their level. No matter when your child starts, their teachers will precisely target your child’s language development in both English and Japanese. At age 2, toddlers are ready to explore outside of the home, where they learn to concentrate on a task, regulate their emotions, use the toilet independently, and communicate their needs to others. At age 3, they are ready for the exciting adventure of Montessori preschool, where they develop the ability to concentrate on increasingly complex tasks, preparing them for academic concepts. Your kindergarten child uses the Montessori materials to leap ahead into writing, reading, and math work far beyond typical kindergarten learning. Elementary-aged children new to Montessori quickly adapt and become enthusiastic lifelong learners!
How do I know if my child should be in the toddler or preschool program?
The short answer is, “More Montessori is better.” Montessori children consistently excel when they transfer to another school. It may take a few weeks or months to adapt, then they settle in as they learn to navigate their new environment. The Montessori approach develops all the foundational executive functioning skills (concentration, problem-solving, planning, organizing, impulse-control) and provides an incomparable foundation in academics. The longer your child stays in Montessori, the more leadership and collaboration skills they develop, and the more attuned they become to positive social relationships, giving them the discernment to consistently choose good friends in their future.
Responsive to adult requests
In a Montessori classroom, you’ll see children focused deeply on a task, sometimes moving freely around the room, laughing and excited about choosing their next work. You’ll see teachers working with a single child or with small groups, sharing lessons exactly at each child’s level. You’ll see older children developing leadership skills as mentors, role models, and collaborative learners, and you’ll see younger children inspired by the older children’s work. Research shows that the joyful Montessori experience works – that it provides social, emotional, and academic opportunities that give your child the opportunity to thrive.
Can complete a cycle of work independently
No problem! Every classroom has teachers who are fluent in English and in Japanese, and we have administrative staff members to support you in either language, as well. Just let us know your preferred language and we will communicate with you in that language.
Can independently carry materials to and from a work space
Absolutely! The Montessori approach is uniquely designed to support each child at exactly their level, so our classrooms are effective for any language learner. Your child will have time and opportunity to work in the optimal language and at their level in math, science, geometry, geography, art, and music. For example, if your child is not yet confident with numbers in Japanese, they can learn advanced math in English until they’ve mastered enough Japanese to use it to effectively learn mathematical concepts.
What academics will my child learn?
It definitely works! Our community is welcoming and your child will be supported by teachers and classmates as they learn the Montessori routines. Your child will be challenged in each language at exactly their level, and with time, will also learn how to direct their own learning. Additionally, our unique learning structure will give your child the opportunity to focus on whichever language is the top priority for them at any given time.
Executive function skills
Yes! Our students learn to read and write fluently in both English and Japanese. They progress in each language at their own pace and at their exact level. We can easily flow between languages, emphasizing the aspect of each language that is most important for each child at any given time.
We are from another country (not Japan) and we want our child to learn English. Can they learn enough English since the school is bilingual?
Yes! We offer short-term enrollment (minimum one month) for international students, with a focus on your chosen language. Because we teach new language learners all the time in our day-to-day programming, your child will get exactly what they need to get up to speed in a new language quickly, and they’ll make good friends along the way! We’d love to host your child for a welcoming, enjoyable, and intensive language and cultural experience.
We are visiting the USA temporarily. Can my child join your school?
The Montessori curriculum and approach includes and surpasses the skills, information, and markers of success found in Common Core. Because of the targeted Montessori approach and the internal motivation that is nurtured when children choose their own work and direct their learning process, every child is able to explore more deeply and more broadly. They delve into areas of interest and experience learning tailored to their capabilities, often propelling themselves far beyond the standards of Common Core.
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We are looking forward to hearing all about what’s important to you for your child’s education. We can’t wait to show you around!
Education
"Our daughter started attending M.I.A. at 2.5 years old, and we love this school! The teachers and staff are so nurturing, kind, and attentive. It's a wonderful Japanese bilingual preschool/school."