Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Costa Mesa, CA

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

Start matching
Hero image

Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Costa Mesa, CA

Pre-K Schools in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

7203 - La Petite Academy of Huntington Beach

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

Santiago Children's Center

Connie and Sarah are two people who truly care about your child! My daughter enjoys going here and the beautiful park like backyard is...

- Tamara M

Columbus Grove Daycare

5 stars absolutely! I have had all of my three children go here. It has been nothing but a pleasure to work with Chi. She prepares quality...

- Shawn Y.

Top Listings

IllustrationSmallChildCare image
PACIFIC ACADEMY's Photo

PACIFIC ACADEMY

2987 MESA VERDE DR E COSTA MESA, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2150/mo
Academic
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
International
+ 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...
See info
Wanda's Daycare's Photo

Wanda's Daycare

270 JoAnn St Costa Mesa, CA

Academic
Faith based
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
We are a large, in-home, licensed, Christian-based daycare. We are currently accepting children aged 20 months to 5 years. We offer potty training, nutritious meals and snacks, a full pre-school curriculum, fun and games, reasonable rates and much more!
See info
Harbor Trinity Preschool's Photo

Harbor Trinity Preschool

1230 Baker St Costa Mesa, CA

State license verified

Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
YES, WE POTTY TRAIN! We are a Christian preschool and day care center for children ages 2-6 years of age. We place a high emphasis on character development and Kindergarten readiness by offering activities that stimulate and encourage the overall development of each student. Some of our activities include: Letter & Number...
See info
International Christian Academy Of Costa Mesa's Photo

International Christian Academy Of Costa Mesa

2950 MCCLINTOCK WAY COSTA MESA, CA

State license verified

The International Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa K-6th Program is designed to meet the needs of each individual child in a way that is faithful to Dr. Maria Montessori’s insights and is consistent with the expectations of the California State Standards. Students educated at our academy are always eager to take on new...
See info
Page Academy's Photo

Page Academy

657 Victoria Street Costa Mesa, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Page Academy's Early Childhood Program begins and ends with a warm, caring, qualified staff in a safe and secure environment. We understand that this may be the first occurrence you and your child are experiencing away from the home environment and together we will share your child's milestones, goals, and experiences. We...
See info
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
St. Joachim Church Day Care Center in Costa Mesa, CA 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 kids from Pre-K to Kindergarten. The center curriculum includes music,...
See info

Steve and Kates Camp

2350 Canyon Dr. Costa Mesa, CA

Steve and Kate's Camp in Costa Mesa, California is a summer camp for children from pre-K to the 7th grade. The camp does not adhere to strict programs and allows the campers to choose their activities to become self-teaching individuals. The campers can choose from a diverse range of activities such as music, bread-making,...
See info

Coastal CLC

2245 Orange Ave. Costa Mesa, CA

Coastal Children's Learning Center is a preschool in Costa Mesa, California. We provide child care for infants 8 weeks old to pre-k 5 year olds, and have day care hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accommodate working parents. It is a learn through play, developmental center of 36 children and 8 staff members. The ratio for infant...
See info

Vineyard Christian School

102 East Baker St Costa Mesa, CA

The Vineyard Christian School provides quality care and enriching experiences for children in a warm, Christ centered environment. We provide care for Infant/Toddler ages 6 weeks-24 months. As well as a full preschool program starting with our 2 year old potty training program and classes all the way through pre kindergarten.
See info

Vineyard Christian School

102 East Baker St. Costa Mesa, CA

The Vineyard Christian School provides quality care and enriching experiences for children in a warm, Christ centered environment. We provide care for Infant/Toddler ages 6 weeks-24 months, as well as a full preschool program starting with our 2 year old potty training program and classes all the way through pre kindergarten.
See info

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.
See info

Sunshine Cooperative Preschool

2131 Tustin Ave Costa Mesa, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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...
See info

A Childs Place Learning Center

1941 Church St. Costa Mesa, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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...
See info
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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...
See info
7203 - La Petite Academy of Huntington Beach's Photo

7203 - La Petite Academy of Huntington Beach

19860 BEACH BLVD HUNTINGTN BCH, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

See info
Santiago Children's Center's Photo

Santiago Children's Center

20362 Randall Street Orange, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
At Santiago Children's Center we respect our children and encourage them to develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and culturally through age-appropriate activities in a warm, safe country atmosphere. Our dedicated teachers will treat your child as part of a family and will always respond to each and every child's needs....

Tamara M says "Connie and Sarah are two people who truly care about your child! My daughter enjoys going here and the beautiful park like backyard is perfect for the...

See info
Columbus Grove Daycare's Photo

Columbus Grove Daycare

57 SNOWDROP TREE IRVINE, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
In-Home daycare
Columbus Grove Daycare is a licensed large in-home family daycare in the heart of Irvine, CA that offers an inviting, nurturing, and warm space for children to grow and develop. Our priorities in preparation for Kindergarten are: academic enrichment, developing fine and gross motor skills through various activities, social and...

Shawn Y. says "5 stars absolutely! I have had all of my three children go here. It has been nothing but a pleasure to work with Chi. She prepares quality delicious food...

See info
LOVE 2 LEARN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN's Photo

LOVE 2 LEARN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

1200 W 17th St SANTA ANA, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Academic
International
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 3 more
WE ARE A COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL AND AN AFTERSCHOOL CARE PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN IN THE SAME LOCATION FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS. WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR CURRICULUM, STAFF THAT HAS BEEN WITH US LONG TERM AND THE PARENTS AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE TRUSTED US OVER MANY GENERATIONS. FEES INCLUDE ALL MELAS AND SNACKS. WE HAVE CLOSED CIRCUIT CAMERAS...

Care Member says "Very clean place and teachers are very nice too. "

See info
EDGEWOOD PRE-PRIMARY ACADEMY's Photo

EDGEWOOD PRE-PRIMARY ACADEMY

1091 BRYAN AVE TUSTIN, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1020/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 2 more
Edgewood Academy – Where there is a Love for Learning! Preschool – Pre-Kindergarten – Kindergarten Edgewood PrePrimary Academy has a 65 year history of local teaching. We proudly offer education for children, aged 2½ through kindergarten. Each child comes to us with a natural curiosity and love for learning. We...

Joanna G. says "They provided a great foundation both socially and academically for our daughter."

See info
Orange Kids's Photo

Orange Kids

117 Treehouse Irvine, CA

5.0(3)
We understand how difficult raising a child for full-time working parents may be, from nutrition to their behavior, exploring their hidden talents to teaching them arts & music, and all in a safe environment. Our Lovely trained Staff in Orange Kids Family Child Care are licensed child care and educated with CPR...

Care Member says "Roya is honestly the best. After enrolling our son, I was impressed with how quickly she bonded with him. Every time I dropped him off, he was happy to...

See info

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

How it works

  • Share details about your daycare needs

  • Match with highly rated local daycares near you

  • Compare daycares and tour the ones that best fit your family

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

Pre-k programs in Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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.

Pre-K School Articles

Additional Pre-K School Services

About Care.com
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy
Care.com does not employ any caregiver and is not responsible for the conduct of any user of our site. All information in member profiles, job posts, applications, and messages is created by users of our site and not generated or verified by Care.com. You need to do your own diligence to ensure the job or caregiver you choose is appropriate for your needs and complies with applicable laws.
Care.com® HomePay℠ is a service provided by Breedlove and Associates, LLC, a Care.com company.
Care.com is a registered service mark of Care.com, Inc. 2007-2025 Care.com, Inc. All rights reserved.