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Enlightened Journey Montessori K-8
Day School & Afterschool
Focus on Individualized Learning
Enroll now for 2025-2026 school year.
We also have Aftercare for non-school students and we welcome children 5-14 for days when their school may be closed.
Tour between 8:15am-2:30pm or schedule a tour outside of these hours. We are OPEN for business!
Enlightened Journey Montessori is new privately owned, non-religious based school located in Rancho Santa Margarita, uniquely designed to grow with and follow your child’s educational journey. We have submitted our application for non-profit status, and strive for as much funding as possible to go back to our classrooms, students, and supporting our teachers. We believe that education should be tailored to meet the needs of your child, and not the other way around. Run by teachers who are experienced and Montessori trained, our goal is to meet every child where they are at educationally and emotionally. Our program is perfect for those who wish to have a home school-like environment, kids who need more one on one attention, or need a small class size for any reason, kids who have different learning needs, or may find typical settings difficult to learn in. Our program offers project based learning, self-paced learning, and well-rounded learning. Our aftercare is also available for enrollment to anyone in the community starting at 1:00PM. Just call and ask or send an email!
949-742-1669 or email info@enlightenedjourneymontessori.com
Inclusivity
We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.
Our Mission —
Why Enlightened Journey?
At Enlightened Journey Montessori School, our mission is to nurture a lifelong love of learning by empowering each child to explore, create, and grow in a supportive, inclusive, and prepared environment. Guided by the Montessori philosophy, we cultivate curiosity, independence, and respect for self, others, and the world around us. Together with families and community, we aim to inspire children to reach their full potential as confident, compassionate, and capable individuals prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Countdown to the first day of school on September 2nd!
School profile —
At a Glance
We’re not like every other Montessori school. See what makes us great.
Classroom Sizes
Our classroom sizes will not exceed 10 students per classroom at max, ensuring personalized attention and tailored support for each child.
Hands-On Learning Engagement
We are dedicated to hands-on, experiential learning, fostering creativity and critical thinking. We will be taking walking field trips to the library, the park, and different places around our community at least once a month, striving for once a week weather provided. We strive for project based learning whenever possible, and we encourage learning that is self-driven and led.
Diversity and Inclusivity
Our community represents families from all walks of life, and we try to help out our families in financial need. If Financial Aid is required or a concern, please discuss with the administration on how to apply for a scholarship. We welcome all children reguardless of disablities or background.*
*Please note we are not equipped to work with children who have extreme behavioral challenges. If safety for the child and other children in the classroom is involved, a child may not be able to participate in the program. This is discussed and decided amongst classroom teacher, admin, and parents.
Enlightened Journey Montessori admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic orgin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generaly accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic orgin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs.