Private Montessori School at Brea, California
A love of learning
starts here…
Future Minds Montessori School is a Private Montessori School in Brea, CA, dedicated to providing an enriching and challenging educational environment where each child is encouraged to reach their fullest potential academically, emotionally, and socially.
We serve children ages 2 to 6. We are conveniently located in Brea and serve the preschool community from Brea, Fullerton, La Habra, Diamond Bar, Yorba Linda, among others.
Our Mission
The Child Comes First
Our mission is to provide ‘Knowledge for Life’ and encourage each child to reach his or her highest potential. Each child is different and we cater our teaching to maximize their learning.
Preschool FAQs
What age should my child start preschool?
The most significant factor for a child starting preschool is their readiness rather than their age. For most children, that readiness happens somewhere between 2 and 3 years of age. The two main elements of a child being ready for preschool are their communication skills and their comfort with being away from home or caregivers for hours at a time. Future Minds Montessori enrolls children from 2 to 6 years of age, and all of our programs include support structures to help children adapt to being away from home.
How do I know if my child is ready for preschool?
Importantly, preschool readiness does not require your child to be completely independent. Rather, readiness involves having a few key traits developed to a certain point, including:
- Being able to follow simple directions
- Showing curiosity
- Being okay with temporary separation from parents
- Beginning to interact with other children
Our program will also nurture each of these traits, helping our learners build confidence and social skills
What makes a Montessori preschool different from a traditional preschool?
The Montessori philosophy has several key points that differ from traditional learning environments. Rather than opposing traditional methods, Montessori highlights certain elements of established learning techniques and builds the experience around those. The main concepts include an emphasis on:
- Hands-on learning
- Independence
- Mixed-age interaction
- Learning matched to the child’s pace
The approach focuses on multidimensional growth in each child rather than simply equipping them with rote knowledge. Our programs and materials rather aim to build practical skills, math competency, reading readiness, sensory awareness, social comfort and skills, and more.
Is Montessori preschool a good fit for shy children?
Yes! A child does not have to be a natural social butterfly to thrive in a Montessori setting. Though our programs do focus on social interactions, they can actually be better for shy children than traditional schooling. Rather than requiring all children to engage equally, Montessori learning has a flexibility that allows children to participate at their own pace. This can help shy children gradually become more comfortable with social situations rather than retracting further into their shyness.
Notably, Montessori is not designed to “eliminate” shyness in a subtractive way. Rather, it involves an additive process, giving children opportunities to grow their confidence through small successes.
What should parents look for when choosing a preschool in Brea?
Choosing a preschool is a big decision, as the environment will play a large role in your child’s growth and development during early childhood. The right preschool will need to have several factors come together to be a safe, nurturing place for your child. We recommend looking for a preschool with:
- Experienced caregivers and teachers
- Age-appropriate curriculum
- Flexible scheduled
- Established safety and security protocols
- Open, consistent communication with parents
How does preschool help prepare my child for kindergarten?
Preschool is not solely about academic preparation. A healthy program will support foundational skills and developmental milestones in young children. Some of the key areas of growth we aim to develop include:
- Early reading and writing skills
- Number recognition
- Fine motor development
- Independence
- Listening skills
- Social skills (e.g., sharing, cooperation)
- Problem-solving
- Confidence
Why are mixed-age classrooms beneficial in preschool?
A mixed-age classroom is a far more natural environment for fostering growth than keeping children limited to their age-specific cohort. We implement mixed-age classrooms due to benefits such as:
- Older children have the opportunity to gain confidence and social skills by helping younger ones.
- Younger children can learn by modeling skills or actions of older ones.
- Children can experience collaboration across age groups.
- Children gain respect and patience for different stages of learning.
Do you offer part-time and full-time?
Future Minds offers highly flexible options for families, including both part-time and full-time attendance. Part-time preschool schedules are best for families who want to incorporate structured learning and social environments into their child’s routines. Full-time preschool offers a longer period of daily care and routine.
Are snacks provided during the preschool day?
Yes. Future Minds Montessori provides two healthy snacks daily as part of the prepared school environment. Our planned nutrition helps children stay energized and supported during their daily learning and play activities.
How can parents schedule a preschool tour in Brea?
Parents interested in Future Minds Montessori can reach out either through a call at (714) 309-0946 or using our online form. We can help you set up a tour to see our methodology in action, meet with our staff, and see if our school is the right fit for your child.
