Heritage Montessori grew out of a close personal and professional relationship with Dr. Maria Montessori, and our mission is, quite simply, to continue her work. As the first montessori school in Orange County and one of the first montessori schools in the U.S., Heritage has a unique responsibility and, with it, a unique opportunity to weave together a strong sense of community, as the legacy we embrace is shared in the lives of the teachers and families we have touched since 1962.