My son started preschool at LePort, MV at 4. The AMI-certified teacher is not only extremely experienced, loving, and perceptive to each student's abilities and personality, she is attuned to the student's needs and develop his/her potential accordingly. When I asked my child what he did at school,
... Read more he always said that he played all day long. As my son grew older, the teacher is able to individualize the curriculum to further challenge him. The staff and administration is organized and responsive. They are constantly implementing field trips and a variety of events. The school also offers different after-school classes like chess club, art classes, etc. Finally, the schools is focused on providing a good education so that the students can thrive and mature into independent and responsible individuals. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/18/09
When our daughter turned 2 , we needed to find a school for her. Living in Irvine, if you didn t have your child on a wait list at birth, you don t have any chance in attending a school in Irvine. We looked in OC Family and found LePort in Mission Viejo. It seemed like a commute, but after meeting
... Read more the administration and facilities, we enrolled her that day. The administration is still as wonderful as the first day when we attended our tour. Our daughter attends the preschool class and loves going to school everyday. She can t wait to tell me about her day at school. Her teacher is everything the last parent s post mentions. She IS truly one-in-a-million. We really owe the growth in our daughter s maturity, independence and intellect to her. I would not hesitant in recommending the LePort to other parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/09
My daughter attends the preschool Montessori class at LePort in MV. Her teacher is truly one-in-a-million: very experienced, knowledgeable, loving toward the children, yet firm. She really looks at each individual child and gives them what they need. The classroom atmosphere is benevolent, industrious
... Read more and peaceful -- a top quality Montessori environment (and I've seen a LOT of them!). Most importantly, my daughter loves her teacher, loves to go to school, and is thriving. I also love it, of course, that LePort has an outstanding elementary/JH program for her to go to in upcoming years! ...Regarding some other reviewers' comments about administrative rules & too many days off: these are standard procedures for good preschools that operate as schools, not daycare centers! If you are looking for an excellent start to your child's education, look into LePort Montessori in Mission Viejo! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/28/09
A good friend of ours who actually visited our school recomended Le Port to us. We were trying to recruit this family to our school but instead she recruited us to Le Port. I can not say enough about the organizational & administration of this school. Consistency in everything they do is a major factor
... Read more which they have mastered. The teachers are phenomenon in both education as well as relationship with kids. My son who absolutely hated history form the first day he was introduced to it, is now saying its his favorite subject. I did not think this was possible as I hated this subject as well. Parent / teacher communication is outstanding. One low grade & you are informed by e-mail or a notice that must be signed otherwise the child will lose recess. They basically have figured it all out & have fantastic system in place. Bravo! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/04/09
When we discovered Le Port, it truly felt like a miracle. Finally a place were not only could our son get excellent help in the areas he was struggling but also a school that would encourage and celebrate his areas of strength. We have been at Le Port for four years now and every year has been wonderful
... Read more and what our son needed. Of all the exceptional things at Le Port, two stand out as critically important to our son's success. First the excellent faculty. These teachers are bright, warm and deeply insightful to the needs of their classes. Their passion for learning is contagious to the kids. Secondly the small classroom size allows a teacher student connection that allows kids to never get 'lost between the cracks' and to find their own strengths and soar. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/01/09
While my daughter has been enrolled at LePort, I have observed exponential development in her, both intellectually and socially. LePort Montessori provides her with a vibrant center of academic achievement, collective service and fun. The school presses for excellence with great teachers and the administration's
... Read more responsiveness to parent concerns. By not asking how smart is the child but how is the child smart, LePort is able to guide the student to see their full potential, and equip them to pursue it with passion and purpose. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/19/09
My daughter transferred to LePort in the 6th grade and it was the best decision we ever made. She loves school, is always challenged and is excited about learning. She won't go on a vacation that involves missing school! The LePort teachers are very skilled, passionate about their subjects and able
... Read more to tailor to each child's needs with the small class sizes at LePort. LePort is the model for what is POSSIBLE in education. The kids are always challenged and work hard but enjoy every minute of it. LePort helped fill the gaps in my child's foundation in Math and Language to prepare her for more advanced topics and skills that will serve her will in high school and college. I have older children who did not have the advantage of a LePort education and that is my only regret. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/29/09
My son recently transferred to LePort after spending the last several years in another private school. The results from transitioning from a large classroom (36 students) to a smaller classroom (13 students) were significant. My son is now more engaged in school than ever. I have seen a dramatic improvement
... Read more in his schoolwork and in his interest in learning. The teachers are very dedicated and genuinely interested in the success of each student. I think that the most significant change has been my son's attitude toward school -- he is so much happier at LePort than his prior school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/28/09
LePort Schools Mission Viejo campus is amazing! The environment is safe, warm, and caring. The staff is exceptionally trained, organized, excellent at communication, and deeply committed to providing the best education possible. Students are taught to think about what they learn--making all the difference
... Read more in the world. The teachers take the time to review the student's work and everything (and I mean everything) is marked. No busy work is done here--and students learn quickly to finish what they start. Another great thing LePort teaches is organization--which was something that has tremendously helped my children at school, and has greately benefited our family at home. Where else could an 11-year-old read Shakespeare--and love it? The tutoring they offer is great--truly targeting areas of need. The only problem I have with LePort is that they don't have a high school program...yet! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/28/09
I first became aware of LePort Schools by looking at their web site and reading about their unique curriculum. I was very impressed and excited to finally see a school who s focus is on teaching the child to think; not just blind repetition of facts and figures, but actually thinking about why the facts
... Read more are important and how they effect our lives. The teachers have a real passion for not only the subject that they teach, but in sharing their knowledge and love for the subject with their students. LePort sets very high standards and the students rise to the occasion with vigor! My son has flourished in the past three years at LePort and now this is totally true he thanks me almost every week for allowing him to attend LePort Schools! Beat that! Read less
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Mission Viejo schools — Leport Montessori School is located at 22081 Hidalgo, Mission Viejo CA 92691. 22081 Hidalgo is in the 92691 ZIP code in Mission Viejo, CA Leport Montessori School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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