Infant and Toddler
A caring introduction to learning through movement, language, and everyday discovery.
Where your kids spread their wings
Montessori learning in Norco from the very beginning
There is a lot of learning in a small discovery. A child notices a new sound, works out where a piece belongs, or decides to try again. At Norco Montessori Academy, we value those moments and the confidence that grows from them.
Our programs welcome children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. We bring a Montessori approach to early learning, with hands-on experiences and room for children to develop at their own pace. Our school is in Norco, serving families from Norco, Corona, and Riverside.
- 6 weeks to 6 yearsFive programs, from infant care through kindergarten
- 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Open Monday through Friday for working families
- Meals includedBreakfast, lunch and a snack at no extra cost
- State licensedCalifornia facility #334846181 / 334846182
Programs
Find the program for your child
Pre-Primary
Support for growing independence, new words, and learning alongside other children.
Primary
Purposeful activities that encourage curiosity, concentration, and early learning.
Advanced Primary
Opportunities to deepen thinking, strengthen emerging literacy, and develop confidence.
TK and Kindergarten
Montessori learning across language, mathematics, cultural studies, sensorial work, and practical life.
Our approach
Learning that includes the whole child
A child’s day is about more than letters and numbers. Movement, creative expression, friendships, and communication all matter. Our curriculum uses Montessori as its foundation and also includes STEAM learning and California Common Core standards.
Our Montessori approachPhysical development
Playtimes give children opportunities to develop their physical strength, coordination and balance. This builds self-control and self-esteem, and helps release energy that is vital for growth.
Personal, social and emotional development
Children are encouraged to have a strong self-concept and respect for others. They learn to build positive relationships and to value friendship.
Creative development
Music, drama, and arts and crafts invite children to use their imagination. These activities develop individuality, artistic expression and fine motor skills.
Literacy development
Games, stories, songs and role play based on letters and sounds develop the pre-reading and writing skills children need.
Our goal
To activate the child’s own natural desire to learn and explore.
Activities
A closer look at learning
Squeezing lemons at the classroom table. 
The play structure on our turf playground. 
Our building and fenced playground, seen from above.
In parents’ words
Families trust us with their most important people
“I recommend this school to any parent who is looking for a small learning environment that sees each child as an individual and gives them the opportunity to learn at their pace.”
Miriam A.Parent review on Yelp, November 2021 “My daughter is greeted warmly every day and looks forward going to school! She comes home and tells me what she learned on a daily basis.”
Maria M.Parent review on Yelp, March 2022 “The teachers are attentive and kind and actually care a lot about the kids, the food is nutritional, obviously with a lot of attention and love.”
Heshan F.Parent review on Yelp, February 2022
Find us
Serving Norco, Riverside and Corona
We are on Hamner Avenue in Norco, an easy drive for families across Norco, Corona and Riverside.
- Address
- 2200 Hamner Ave., Suite 110, Norco, CA 92860
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Phone
- (951) 279-3454