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Orange Tree Christian Preschool

2115 NEWPORT BLVD COSTA MESA, CA

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
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Parentz View Child Care

3202 Montana Avenue Costa Mesa, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
Parentz View Child Care is a Large Licensed In Home Family Day Care located in Costa Mesa, in the Mesa Verde housing track. I've been in business for 11 years now. I originally started my daycare after having a bad experience with a Licensed provider where my daughter attended. After that ordeal I quit my job to be able to stay...
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Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Sunshine Cooperative Preschool located at 2131 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from nine AM...
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A Childs Place Learning Center

1941 Church St. Costa Mesa, CA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
A Childs Place Learning Center located at 1941 Church Street, Costa Mesa, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. If offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school operates from...
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Christian Montessori Academy

3013 Deodar Ave Costa Mesa, CA

The Christian Montessori Academy located at 3013 Deodar Avenue, Costa Mesa, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
National Pediatric Support for Step By Step Early Learning Enrichment Center located at 2525 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from six-thirty AM to six-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten...
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Giant Step Learning Center

758 St. Clair Street COSTA MESA, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
At Giant Step Learning Center, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and inspiring place to grow. Our Montessori-inspired curriculum encourages curiosity, creativity, and independence—helping children build strong academic and social foundations that last a lifetime.
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PACIFIC ACADEMY

2987 MESA VERDE DR E COSTA MESA, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2150/mo
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
+ 4 more
Pacific Academy Costa Mesa Preschool provides an excellent experience for boys and girls ages 3 and 4. The trilingual program is designed to provide children with a diverse, exciting, and stimulating environment. Each class promotes learning through "hands-on" experiences. Projects and activities address a wide variety of school...
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SHALOM PRESCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL

8362 TRASK AVE GARDEN GROVE, CA

State license verified

starting at
$920/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
+ 3 more
Our programs are designed to meet the needs of working parents. Shalom Preschool & Afterschool operate educational programs from 2 to 12 years old. Our mission is to empower children in their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth by using developmentally appropriate curriculums. Children experience a rigorously...
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Smith's Home Preschool

43 Glenhurst Irvine, CA

Smith's Home Preschool is run by myself, Kristel Smith. I am a credentialed elementary school teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development. In addition, I have over 18 units of early childhood education and have worked in several after school care programs. I have been working with children for over 10...
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LePort Montessori (Westpark)

1055 SAN MARINO IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Montessori school offering programs from infancy through Kindergarten. Bright classrooms with many windows and en-suite restrooms are equipped with a full range of Montessori materials, and most classrooms have direct access to the outdoors to allow a flow between indoor play and outdoor gardening, art, and other activities....
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LePort Montessori (Irvine Woodbridge) PERMANENTLY CLOSED

26 LAKE RD IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Authentic Montessori school offering Mandarin Chinese immersion toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten. Teachers are native Chinese speakers and use Mandarin to speak with children and with each other. Classrooms have direct access to the outdoors and contain a complete set of Montessori materials, including books and...
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LePort Montessori Irvine Orchard Hills

3983 Portola Parkway Irvine, CA

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Our convenient neighborhood preschool offers nurturing Montessori programs for toddlers and preschool-aged children. In our authentic Montessori program, your child will benefit from stable, mixed-age classrooms communities, lead by a highly-trained, nurturing, stable teaching staff. All of our head teachers have completed the...
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Camp Integem - Fountain Valley High school

17816 BUSHARD ST FOUNTAIN VLY, CA

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Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
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Magical, Fun, and Future-Focused for Ages 5-18: delve into AI, Holographic AR, coding, Robotics, drones, 3D, game design, STEM, art, animation, Space/Nature Exploration and more. ACS WASC Accredited & NVIDIA AI-partnered camp. Since 2018, thousands of students have joined the camps. Learn more at camp.integem.com.
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CALVARY CHAPEL PRESCHOOL

3800 S FAIRVIEW ST SANTA ANA, CA

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
+ 1 more
Our Story At our preschool, we believe every child and every family deserves more than just a place to learn and DISCOVER - they deserve a place to belong. Sure, we meet all the state standards and offer a solid curriculum filled with opportunities for growth in social, emotional, spiritual, and academic areas—just like...
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY MONTESSORI CENTER

18410 BROOKHURST ST FOUNTAIN VLY, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1130/mo
Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Fountain Valley Montessori offers each student an individualized education. We strive for academic excellence through practical exercises in the areas of Language, Math, Geography, Science, Sensorial Activities and Practical Life. We commit to instilling in the child a natural and ongoing curiosity toward the world around...
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Evan Only Knows

10612 El Campo Avenue Fountain Valley, CA

International
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
+ 6 more
I have a passion for working with children and consider myself a bit of a kid whisperer. My experience & credentials come from the fact that I have had just about every mentor & educational role imaginable with children including baby-sitting at 10, childcare centers & camp counseling in my college years, plus live-in nanny,...
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LePort Montessori Irvine Westpark

1055 San Marino Irvine, CA

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
At LePort, we help our students acquire the essential knowledge, thinking skills, and strength of character required to flourish as joyous children today, and as successful adults tomorrow. Our unique program emphasizes the relationship between the academically challenging material presented in the classroom, and the breadth of...
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TLC Learning Center

13082 KERRY ST GARDEN GROVE, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1100/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
+ 6 more
We use an integrated and dynamic method of teaching that incorporates both Montessori and traditional styles, to allow the children a guided way to learning that is fun, and prepares them for Kindergarten. We also prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks as part of our care program, and include extracurricular...
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LePort Montessori School (Irvine Mandarin)

3935 ALTON PKWY W PARK PLAZA IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Authentic Montessori school offering Mandarin Chinese immersion toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten. Teachers are native Chinese speakers and use Mandarin to speak with children and with each other. Classrooms have direct access to the outdoors and contain a complete set of Montessori materials, including books and...
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Costa Mesa, CA

After-school programs near you in Costa Mesa, CA vary in length depending on the program, both in how many hours your child will meet each time and how many weeks the program lasts. Some after-school programs may last for a few hours after school completes each day for the entire school year, while others might offer after-school activities for an hour onece a week. Ultimately, the duration of these after-school programs is going to depend on the activity, seasonality, and other factors.

After school programs near you in Costa Mesa, CA provide students with an opportunity to explore interests outside of classroom learning, build mentoring relationships, and develop a sense of community. These programs foster important social and emotional skills such as collaboration, responsibility, communication and problem-solving. They also help build self-confidence and enable informal educational experiences in a safe environment after the school day is over. After school programs are beneficial to both students’ academic and personal growth.

Depending on the program, activities in Costa Mesa, CA may include tutoring, computer classes, academic clubs and recreational sports teams. Some after-school programs also offer fun arts and crafts classes, music lessons and field trips. The primary purpose of after-school programs is to provide an environment where children can safely learn and grow while having a great time, and there are many avenues available to achieving this.

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