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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Cerritos, CA

We have 60 pre-k schools in Cerritos, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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FIRST EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF CERRITOS

11330 166TH ST CERRITOS, CA

5.0(8)

2 mi

Child care
Preschool
We aim to serve our students and their families in a God-honoring, professional manner every day. We are committed to providing our children with the academic and spiritual foundation they need for their continued success. We are proud to become the only preschool in our community that offers Chinese or Spanish as a second language option. Our transitional kindergarten students learn to read using intensive phonics, and all our students are taught love of God, love of family, love of learning, and love and respect for others. After-school and extra-curricular programs such as dance, and music are intended to satisfy students' social, artistic, and athletic interests.

Care Member says "We attend this church so we trust our kids to preschool here. All preschool teachers are so loving and caring. We highly recommend FECC preschool to...

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Sonshine Pre School

12229 Del Amo Blvd Cerritos, CA

< 1 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Sonshine Pre School in Cerritos, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids of all ages.
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Oodles Enterprises Inc.

17420 Carmenita Rd Cerritos, CA

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
Oodles Enterprises is a child care facility based in Cerritos, California that offers tutoring services and a variety of enrichment programs geared towards school-age children. The company provides its services to kindergarten and elementary students from grades one to twelve. The company also offers test preparation programs for students who are taking the SAT.
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FAMILY HEART PRESCHOOL CENTER LTD.

1555 WEST COMMONWEALTH AVENUE FULLERTON, CA

5.0(3)

7 mi

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We at Family Heart Preschool Center are a newly evolved preschool budding from our humble beginnings as a Large Family Home Childcare owned and operated by the mother/daughter Dynamic Duel Mrs. Tammy Hill, CEO and Mrs. Liza Boone (CFO/Director). At Family Heart Preschool Center or FHPC we strive to bring to the city of Fullerton and the surrounding communities a Kindergarten readiness/Reggio Emilia inspired Anti-bias curriculum that gives the children the freedom to expand on topics that interest them while developing their learning skills necessary for K-12. Our Philosophy is that we believe children are gifted with skills and abilities to help them be successful contributing members of society. Our Mission is to promote a love for learning that will continue beyond our doors. To provide children the skill set needed to successfully navigate their social-emotion, physical, and cognitive domains of life as well as to provide a classroom curriculum aimed to prepare them for all the fine motor and cognitive skills necessary for k-12. In taking us on, we at FHPC want you to know of the wonderful foundation and path to success you have set your child(ren) on. At Family Heart Preschool Center we believe, the 1st Five's are important, but providing a space for all ages to develop a sense of inspiration, community, and hard work well set your child(ren) on the path to a high school diploma, college degree/career and more. From Our CEO and CFO, we look forward to learning, serving, and growing with you and your family.

Care Member says "Liza and her team go above and beyond to care for and teach our kiddos. It makes going to work so much easier knowing they’re in such good hands with...

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Salzar Family Child Care

8430 Imperial Hwy Downey, CA

5.0(1)

6 mi

Hi, My name is Maria and I offer 24 hours 7 days a week, ages 0-12. I have 12 years of experience with young children and I am a pre-school teacher.

Mayra S. says "We absolutely love Maria. She is such a wonderful sitter that watched our little boy for about 2 years. I always felt like he was in a safe place and loves...

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Love 4 All Kids Childcare & Preschool

CROSS STREETS & BUENA PARK, CA

5.0(6)

4 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
International
In-Home daycare
At "LOVE 4 ALL KIDS" Child Care & Preschool it is our goal to provide fun, safe, reliable, affordable care for your child, Educating them with an EXCELLENT pre-k program. We potty train when BOTH the child and parents are ready. We will work with you to help your youngster develop emotionally, physically, socially and mentally, at his/her developmental stages and will work with the child to enhance their individuality and independence. Government Assistant Programs are Welcomed! 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Referred, Awarded and Acknowledged by Childrens' Home Society! REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST! FOR TLC "LOVE 4 ALL KIDS" IS THE PLACE 2 B! (In Home Child Care) If you think this may be a place for your child or children GIVE US A CALL to view our facility. We hope to see you soon. When calling ask 4 Shonnie & please mention Care.Com THANK YOU!

Irene R. says "My baby was only 2.5 months when I went back to work and they took care of her really well. I took my older two boys there as well when they were little...

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William's Family Child Care

3217 Del Amo Blvd Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)

5 mi

We understand that every job isn't Monday thru Friday, 9am to 5pm, which is why we offer Extended Hours and Overnight Child Care! We provide Dependable and trustworthy Child Care to make the lives of our Families that much easier! Only 6 openings available! In addition to providing a high quality, safe, family, Learning environment for children, we also offer the following: *Enrollment for children, 6 weeks old and up. *Pick up &amp; drop off. *Kindergarten readiness. *Homework assistance. *Nutritious meals &amp; snacks. *Beginning sign language. *Music, arts &amp; crafts. *Tutoring. *Parent's night out (advanced notice required). *Government programs accepted.

Lavonnda H. says "I Love it! My children attend and Ms. LaVonnda and her team provide great care and comfort to our family! My kids are learning so Much!"

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Creative Day Academy

8740 RAMONA ST BELLFLOWER, CA

4.0(1)

4 mi

Academic
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Creative Day Academy provides a caring environment where your child can learn and grow. We have a large, park-like playground. We serve children starting at age 2 - Kindergarten.

Davina M. says "We have been there about three years. Because of covid the teachers changed out a little but for the most part they are still good. They have a lot of...

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Bianca's Family Childcare

1841 E REDWOOD AVE Anaheim, CA

5.0(2)

10 mi

Our daycare provider and staff have the education, patience, and caring spirit necessary to work with children. CPR training certificate, fingerprint clearance, and holds a Site Supervisor Permit for In-Home Daycare LIC#304313228. Meals Provided at no additional charge: Breakfast, AM Snack, Lunch, PM Snack and Dinner. I prepare them for kindergarten. Ages: 11 months to 3yrs OPEN FOR REFERENCES UPON REQUEST. I KNOW TIMES ARE HARD FOR MANY PEOPLE SO I LOWERED MY RATE TO HELP PARENTS OUT. I also provide a form to report your child care expenses to your taxes GIVE THE GIFT OF A SECOND LANGUAGE (I TEACH SPANISH). PLEASE CALL FOR MORE DETAILS LOOK NO FURTHER ASK FOR BiANCA: 714-262-5696, leave a message, include your #.

Karina M. says "Bianca watches all of my boys! My 3 year old has moved on to preschool but my almost 2 year old twins still see Bianca. She is so great with them. I...

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Gateway Montessori & Preschool

14121 Coteau Dr Whittier CA 90604 Whittier, CA

3.0(3)

5 mi

Montessori
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Welcome to Gateway Montessori Preschool. We are so pleased that you have stopped by our location in Whittier, Our facility offers an innovative and creative Montessori program for children ages 3mon - 6 years. Offering a bespoke curriculum for your young child that is rooted in the Montessori tradition, we aim to nurture the hearts, minds, and souls of all children entering our doors. Our classroom environment is carefully designed to encourage children to grow through interaction and individuality, as children learn through hands-on experience with lessons along the way. Our classrooms are designed with areas of practical life, sensorial, math, language, cultural and manipulative materials. The materials in each of these curriculum areas reinforce the underlying objectives of concentration, order, coordination and independence. Our curriculum also consists of weekly themes. Programs Gateway Montessori Preschool offers programs specifically designed to support the unique developmental stages of children ages 16 months through kindergarten. Academically, emotionally, and socially, children thrive in our programs as they interact with their environment through student choice, hands-on materials, mixed-age classrooms, and the comprehensive Montessori curriculum. Gateway Montessori offers the following levels of education: Infant - 3month to 18 month Toddler - Ages 18-36 months Preschool - Ages 3-6 years

Care Member says "My almost 2 year old son is enrolled at gateway Montessori. I see professional women caring for our children. I believe every one has different...

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Children's Nature Academy

6320 Passons Blvd P.O. Box 33 Pico Rivera, CA

5.0(2)

9 mi

Location: Our program is a State Licensed Facility located in the city of Pico Rivera, California. (Off Paramount Blvd between Whittier and Washington). We are qualified teachers in the field of Early Childhood Education with many years of experience teaching children fun age appropriate curriculum to develop their individual skills. Our Mission: Providing a safe program that encourages children to explore, be creative and develop life skills in an inspired nature preschool Where Learning Bee-comes Fun! At Children's Nature Academy, we believe that children are continuous learners who acquire skills through experiences using their senses within their surroundings. Nature plays an important role as we are humans with questions of where, why &amp; how. Every challenge or obstacle helps a child develop &amp; understand in order to prepare them for life as it evolves. About: We are a Program inspired by Forest School, Waldorf, Reggio &amp; Montessori. The child to teacher ratio is 7:1 providing a high quality class experience. Our curriculum is emergent constructivist, focusing on the child's interests and following seasonal themes. Our DLI (Dual Language Immersion) in Spanish is intergraded throughout the day. A child's week consists of: ESTREAM (Environment, Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts &amp; Mathematic) activities. We focus on emotions during social circle time &amp; learning stations. Enrollment: Our Pre-K Program is year round and we reach out to interested families as spots become available. The children enrolled are Pre-K 2 to 6 years old. School Age 6-10 years old after school and for school breaks (Spring, Autumn &amp; Summer). Please see our website at children's nature academy dot com (childrensnatureacademy.com) Tuition Includes: Nutritious snacks/meals, personal water cup, curriculum, events &amp; most field trips. For Interviews/Tours, information about FREE or Low Tuition please fill out an interest form on our website! LIC198020935

Molly says "I worked with Nubia when she was previously an administrative assistant at my school. She is very organized and always on top of what needs to be done. When...

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PUREST Academy for Kids

12235 Centralia St. Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)

2 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Our mission is to promote overall educational growth and development for children ages zero to six, by providing quality childcare at affordable prices. Our program offers an outstanding curriculum in areas such as: foreign language(Spanish), math, science, introductory sign language, creative art, music and movement. Healthy physical activities will also be implemented into each child's daily curriculum. Two educational field trips each year are also on the agenda! Infant Program - This program will offer a safe and nurturing environment for your child(ren) to thrive. Pre-K Program (Ages 2-6): This program will prepare your child(ren) for the transition into Kindergarten. We will tap into their creative potential, allowing them to explore their imaginations while also preparing them for the structure of Kindergarten. Our programs provide flexibility in the learning curve for your child(ren). Each program will provide a supportive and engaging environment for your child(ren). Upon enrollment, Parents will sit down with the Staff of PUREST Academy and develop a plan that best suits your child's education and developmental needs. Each program will contain age appropriate curriculum that will be implemented daily by your child's teacher. Parents will receive progress reports that explain your child's growth in the program.

Lillian K. says "Please don't judge by the outer appearance this place is excellent. They love to care for children and the children can sense it. My daughter came here...

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TLC 4 Kids

6221 Lincoln Ave Buena Park, CA

5.0(1)

4 mi

Academic
Child care
Preschool
TLC 4 Kids Preschool Program is an academic structured program based on the District Standarized Guidelines. Classes run from July to June and children are welcomed at anytime throughout the year. Children are places in preschool classrooms based on the cut-off date for kindergarten. Children are taught necessary skills for kindergarten through a progressive back-to-basics teaching style. Pledge of Allegiance, daily songs, seasonal themes, and structured schedules are all part of each child's daily routine.

James S says "Best Montessori and Child care in Anaheim CA"

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Primanti Montessori Academy

10947 Valley Home Avenue Whittier, CA

5.0(1)

7 mi

Montessori
International
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
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Primanti Montessori Academy is a Montessori school located in Whittier serving the cities of La Habra, Buena Park, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights and La Mirada. Our Infant Program starts Infants from 6-Weeks. Our Montessori Program includes Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary School and Middle School. We offer both Part-Time &amp; Full-Time programs such as 2 days, 3 days, half-days and Full-Time. Our Business hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. We also offer FREE Breakfast, Hot Lunch and three Snacks. Our Enrichment Program includes Music, Soccer, Dance, Ballet, Computers, Chess, Homework Club, Discovery Science, Chinese, Spanish, Yoga, Zumba Free of Charge. All our Enrichment Classes are FREE and included in the Tuition. We have low tuition rates and we accept all government programs. We accept weekly and monthly tuition. We also have a Summer Camp during the Summer that includes Field Trips, Water Activities and Special Guests for various fun activities in addition to our enriched Academic Program. Our Montessori program is year around and we are closed only for 12 Public Holidays. We do not have yearly binding contracts and you can enroll and withdraw any time. We offer a Free Trial Day before enrollment for children to come and experience what we offer. All our teachers are fingerprinted and, approved and screened by Child Abuse Registry, FBI and Department of Justice. Our quality staff includes Montessori certified teachers. Our classrooms are filled with warmth and beauty. They are welcoming bright spaces full of beautiful Montessori materials. Each individual environment is carefully designed to meet the needs of children. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a modern Media and Computer Center to integrate new cutting-edge technology into our curriculum. Montessori is a scientific method developed by Dr. Maria Montessori (the first female physician in Italy), for educating children from infancy through high school. Please call us at 562-943-0246 to schedule a tour and for promotions. Email - PrimantiMontessoriAcademy@gmail.com

Ella G says "Primanti Montessori Academy not just offers the best program for kids to learn, it also provides a warm & educational environment for toddlers to grow! The...

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La Habra Montessori Preschool Daycare

230 S. Idaho St La Habra, CA

5.0(3)

8 mi

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
We provide safe, nurturing and affordable childcare to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, Kindergarten and school age kids. Tuition includes all in house programs and nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks. We follow the Montessori curriculum. Our child centered curriculum is child friendly and children learn at their own pace. Montessori material is used to teach concepts in math, language, geography and science. We do dance, art, crafts, music and movement. We accept all state funded programs. We have an exciting summer camp which includes, fun and educational field trips and many in house programs such as petting zoos, water slides, magic shows to keep our kids busy. We also teach math, language and writing during summer to prepare our children for the next academic year. We offer extended daycare after 6:30 p.m (Extra fee may apply.)

Deanna K says "I love this school for my 2 daughters. They really do care for/about the children. They are not just another number to this facility. The owners care more...

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Little Stepper's Preschool Learning Pod

5570 Lewis Ave Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Little Stepper's Preschool Learning Pod is ENROLLING NOW! We accept 2-5 year old's who are potty-trained. Hours are from 9-2pm or 8:30-3:30pm extended. Our 6 to 1 student - teacher ratio will ensure your little one gets the attention they need. For only $14 per hour we will partner with you to prepare your kiddo for kindergarten! Our learning pod is music centered which definitely helps increase retention of what's being taught. With a reading and writing enrichment that will have your kiddo ready for kinder in no time! To learn more check out our website at littlestepperspreschool.com or email us today at lisa@littlestepperspreschool.com We're looking forward to hearing from you soon! Ms. Lisa

Dr. Joy B. says "We are so grateful for Little Stepper's Learning Pod! It is a great alternative to center-based learning, for multiple reasons. I absolutely love the 1-3...

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Sower After-school Program

405 N BASQUE AVE Fullerton, CA

6 mi

Sower After-School Program provides safe and nurturing after-school care for K-6th grade children in a comfortable home environment. Healthy snacks are provided daily and pick-ups can be arranged for nearby schools (Fisler and Fern Drive). Your child will be well cared for by an experienced former teacher.
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TLC Learning Center

11005 FOSTER RD NORWALK, CA

3 mi

International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
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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 activities to develop physical and creative growth such as Sportball and Music classes.
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Bright Steps Academy Preschool

7939 Crowndale Ave. Whittier, CA

8 mi

The Bright Steps Academy was founded in 2021 by Maral Natalie Kalayci, in a warm &amp; welcoming home-based environment to provide students with a unique educational experience that is truly a &quot;cut above&quot;, helping children prepare for what the future holds in today's modern era and keeping up with the ever-changing standards of education. The Academy strives to educate our students through a S.T.E.A.M and Play based curriculum. Our Goal and Philosophy is to prepare them Mentally, Emotionally, and Physically to successfully enter Kindergarten and beyond by exposing them to various modalities of learning. Our Mission is to enhance their social skills, fine &amp; gross motor skills, creative expression, literacy, math and science skills - all while having fun in a devoted and nurturing environment.
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Belmont Shore Children's Center

30 S TERMINO AVE LONG BEACH, CA

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
We at Belmont Shore Children’s Center believe in providing each child with a variety of experiences and opportunities to learn, create, and discover. Our program is socially and emotionally strong, thus providing our children with a healthy feeling of self-esteem and initiative. We encourage exploration, imagination, creativity, problem-solving, and appreciation for uniqueness and differences in personalities, abilities, and appearances. We have designed our program to be the essential base for later cognitive learning. Belmont Shore Children’s Center is very proud of its program and we feel that with our curriculum, our caring and highly qualified staff, and our classroom setting, we provide our children with the healthy environment needed for optimal growth and discovery. BSCC believes children learn best through play, and our curriculum incorporates both teacher initiated and child-initiated activities as well as small/large group activities. Our curriculum is child-centered, providing experiences to enhance the child’s natural development in the areas of: music; art; STEAM; cooking; nutrition; social studies; critical thinking; community; multicultural awareness; and language arts skills. Our Kindergarten Readiness Program is implemented in our Pre-Kindergarten/TK classes and was created to better prepare our students for their entry into Kindergarten. Our Pre-K/TK students will be experiencing many different areas of social interaction, group orientation, and academic preparation through age-specific lesson plans.
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Cerritos, CA

Pre-K Schools in Cerritos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

FIRST EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF CERRITOS

We attend this church so we trust our kids to preschool here. All preschool teachers are so loving and caring. We highly recommend FECC...

- Care member

FAMILY HEART PRESCHOOL CENTER LTD.

Liza and her team go above and beyond to care for and teach our kiddos. It makes going to work so much easier knowing they’re in such good...

- Care member

Salzar Family Child Care

We absolutely love Maria. She is such a wonderful sitter that watched our little boy for about 2 years. I always felt like he was in a safe...

- Mayra S.

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Cerritos, CA

Pre-k programs in Cerritos, CA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Cerritos, CA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Cerritos, CA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Cerritos, CA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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