The Montessori Method is a child-centered approach to education developed by Dr. Maria Montessori.

It emphasizes curiosity, discovery, independence, and cooperation in a thoughtfully prepared environment. Children are encouraged to choose meaningful activities that spark their natural interests and build confidence through hands-on learning.

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Unlike traditional daycare, Montessori education focuses on child-led learning in a calm, prepared environment. At Little Explorers Montessori in Irvine, children choose meaningful work using specially designed Montessori materials rather than following a one-size-fits-all schedule. This approach helps children develop focus, self-discipline, and a genuine love of learning, skills that benefit them far beyond early childhood.

Yes. At Liberated, meal and snack times are more than just nourishment, they are opportunities for children to build independence, practice social skills, and experience foods from diverse cultures in a supportive community setting.

All meals and snacks are included in tuition, ensuring every child has access to healthy, balanced food throughout the day.

Liberated is a nut-free environment. We can accommodate food allergies and Vegetarian and/or Gluten Free diets.

Yes. The safety of our students is our highest priority. Our school is equipped with cameras in every classroom, on the playground, in the parking lot, and throughout all hallways to ensure continuous monitoring of our campus.

In addition, we use a secure code-entry system for families, so only authorized individuals can access the building.

These measures, combined with attentive staff supervision, create a safe and secure environment where children can learn and play with confidence.

Liberated Montessori is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive, equitable, anti-bias, and anti-racist school environment. We welcome all families with open arms and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, origin, religion, gender identity, or expression.

In our classrooms, children learn about diverse cultures, celebrations, holidays, and the many different types of families that make up our community. Our school is intentionally progressive, diverse, accessible, and LGBTQ+ friendly, and we see this work as ongoing and essential to our mission of serving all children.

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Yes. At Liberated, we take advantage of the natural window for language acquisition that occurs from birth to age six.

Our Spanish curriculum uses a multi-sensory, immersive approach that makes learning engaging and meaningful. Children experience Spanish through songs, games, poetry, Latin American music, and Montessori materials translated into Spanish.