Welcome to Ohana Montessori
At Ohana Montessori, early childhood is honored, not hurried. Our school was founded on a simple idea: every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and celebrated for exactly who they are.
Ohana is more than a name, it’s our way of being. Here, children grow within a calm, beautiful environment, supported by teachers who guide with intention and families who share in the journey. Connection, care, and belonging shape every day.
Our Founders’ Vision
Ohana Montessori was created by parents and educators who believed families in Orange County deserved more than childcare — they deserved a true home away from home.
- A place where every child is known as an individual.
- A place where parents and teachers are true partners.
- A place where growth feels natural, calm, and authentic.
We also honor parents, recognizing that building a career and a future is part of the same journey as raising children. Ohana was built to support the whole family, not just the child.
Inspired by Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy and guided by the heart of Ohana, we set out to create a school where every detail is intentional, every guide is dedicated, and every family belongs.
The Ohana Village
“Ohana” is more than a name, it’s our way of being. At Ohana Montessori, we believe childhood flourishes inside a village: a home away from home where children, parents, and teachers grow together.
- A Sense of Home: Spaces designed for warmth, beauty, and comfort, so every child feels safe and seen.
- True Partnership: Parents and teachers connected in trust, with open dialogue and shared responsibility.
- A Living Community: A circle of kindness, empathy, and support that surrounds every child and extends beyond the classroom.
At Ohana, your child’s journey is rooted in belonging and lifted by community.
Our Mission
To create a home away from home where children are nurtured through nature, guided with care, and supported by a community that feels like family. Our mission is to honor each child’s spirit, partner with parents, and cultivate a culture of kindness, curiosity, and courage, while supporting parents in building their careers so they can create strong futures for their families.
Serving Orange County Families
Families across Santa Ana, Irvine, Tustin, Costa Mesa, and beyond choose Ohana for more than proximity. They come for a place that feels like home, where children are surrounded by care, beauty, and belonging, and parents are welcomed into a true community.
In a busy, fast-paced region, Ohana offers something rare: a slower rhythm, a trusted circle, and a school that grows with your family.
Child-Led Learning: Every Child, Every Moment
In an Ohana classroom, curiosity leads. A child might trace letters in sand, water a plant, or build a tower taller than themselves, each choice purposeful, each step their own. Teachers offer lessons when the time is right, then step back so children can explore with focus and joy. The result is not just knowledge, but confidence in their ability to learn, solve, and grow.