San Clemente, CA • Admissions Inquiries (Ages 6w – 6y)

Montessori Preschool & Childcare in San Clemente

Authentic Montessori programs for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Nurturing independence, hands-on learning, and a 1:4 teacher-to-child ratio for early ages in a peaceful, prepared environment.

Montessori teacher and student exploring sensorial color tablets
Sensorial Learning • 2021 Calle Frontera San Clemente, CA
6w – 6y All Early Stages
1:4 Ratio Infant / Toddler
7am – 6pm Office Hours

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Classroom Communities

Programs Tailored to Each Stage of Growth

Classroom communities are carefully proportioned to support your child's natural pace of exploration and independence.

Montessori Infant Nido Care 1:4 Ratio
6 Weeks – 12 Months

Infant Care (Nido)

Gentle care following your baby's natural sleep and feeding rhythms. Unhurried floor movement and low 1:4 ratio. Also serves non-walking toddlers.

Montessori Toddler Community Circle Time 1:4 Ratio
12 – 24 Months

Toddler Community

Encouraging early autonomy, practical life motor skills (pouring, self-dressing), rapid language immersion, and supportive toilet learning.

Early Primary Montessori Preschool Ages 2 – 3
2 – 3 Years Old

Early Primary

Bridging toddlerhood and preschool with hands-on Montessori jobs, social collaboration, concentration building, and active potty training guidance.

Primary Children House Classroom Ages 3 – 6
3 – 6 Years Old

Primary / Children's House

Mixed-age community with hands-on mathematics, phonetic reading, cultural studies, and peer mentorship fostering self-discipline and school readiness.

San Clemente Campus Experience

A Calm, Prepared Sanctuary for Learning

Natural light, child-height wooden furnishings, and authentic sensory materials at 2021 Calle Frontera.

The Montessori Approach

Core Principles of Our Learning Environment

Designed around the natural developmental stages of childhood to build self-direction and genuine curiosity.

1

Self-Directed Learning

Children select purposeful activities from accessible shelves, developing internal focus, perseverance, and confidence in their own abilities.

2

Concrete-to-Abstract Tools

Mathematical and literacy concepts are first understood physically through wooden apparatus before transitioning to paper.

3

Mixed-Age Mentorship

Classrooms mirror real-world social environments where younger children observe older peers, and older students reinforce mastery through leadership.

4

Individualized Guidance

Educators observe each child's sensitive developmental windows, presenting new lessons and challenges when the child demonstrates readiness.

5

Prepared Indoor & Outdoor Space

Clean, orderly rooms with natural daylight and a secure nature yard support both quiet academic concentration and vigorous movement.

6

Home-School Partnership

Open, consistent communication keeps parents closely connected to their child's educational milestones, social adjustments, and daily wellbeing.

Campus Location

Visiting Capstone Montessori School

2021 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, CA 92673
Direct access via Camino De Los Mares and the I-5 freeway.

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Admissions Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What ages do you accept at Capstone Montessori? +
We serve children ages 6 weeks through 6 years across four tailored communities: Infant Care (6w–12m and non-walking toddlers), Toddler (12–24m), Early Primary (2–3y), and Primary (3–6y).
Do you currently have enrollment openings? +
Openings vary throughout the year based on age group and natural transitions between classrooms. We invite parents to submit a tour request or call our office at (949) 503-1199 to verify current availability for your child's age group.
Do children need to be potty trained before enrolling? +
Potty training is not required for enrollment in our Infant, Toddler, or Early Primary (2–3 years) programs. Toilet learning is supported as an integral developmental milestone in partnership with parents.
What are your hours of operation? +
Our school office is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Classroom hours, drop-off times, and pick-up options vary depending on the specific program and enrollment schedule.
What is the teacher-to-child ratio? +
In our Infant and Toddler programs, we maintain a published 1:4 teacher-to-child ratio to ensure personalized care, close physical supervision, and attentive interaction for feeding, rest, and learning activities.

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