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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.

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PACIFIC ACADEMY

2987 MESA VERDE DR E COSTA MESA, CA

1 mi

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 readiness, social and motor skills. Our Mission: At PACM Preschool, we believe in the value and uniqueness of each child and family we serve. Our center experience is designed to promote each child’s own individual social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. As caregivers and educators, our mission is to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment, which fosters a child’s natural instinct to explore, discover, create and become a lifelong learner. Classes are for any 3 & 4 year old who are ready to learn in a diverse and exciting trilingual language environment. Students will learn through PBL (project based learning) method where "hands on" activities and experience including arts, crafts, music, storytelling as well as imaginative play. The curriculum is designed with different themes and taught in 3 languages, Mandarin, Spanish & English equally throughout a regular school day. Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:45 pm Our Philosophy & Curriculum: PACM is ranked No. 3 Best K-12 Private School in OC by Niche. We believe that "Small by Design" and "The Opportunity to be Me" is the way to educate children. Our year long preschool provides the trilingual program to our students; Chinese, Spanish & English languages are taught daily through different themes throughout the year.
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Wanda's Daycare

270 JoAnn St Costa Mesa, CA

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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!
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Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
In-Home daycare
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Harbor Trinity Preschool

1230 Baker St Costa Mesa, CA

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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 Recognition, Shape & Color Recognition, daily Bible Time & Bible Verses, Arts & Crafts, Science & Health, Cooking, Music Appreciation, Phonics, Reading Readiness, Political Science, Perceptual & Fine Motor Development and Weekly Units of Study. Longevity of our teachers is a real plus. Most of our classroom teachers have been with us for over 7 years and up to 14 years so far! Harbor Trinity Preschool was established in 1982 as a ministry of Harbor Trinity Church in Costa Mesa. The school's mission is to nuture and assist students and their families in developing a relationship with Jesus Christ and to inspire them to make HIm known to others. Also, to equip young children for the school years ahead by offering a structured program that provides activities that are geared to enhance each area of a child's development with an emphasis on reading readiness and mathematical concepts.
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International Christian Academy Of Costa Mesa

2950 MCCLINTOCK WAY COSTA MESA, CA

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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 challenges. The classroom setting is ideal for creating self-starting, self-motivated students. The environment is one that promotes independence, mastery, purpose, responsibility, and respect. Students develop competence through self-will, self-direction, and self-discipline. This competence is not from an over confidence, but rather from an excitement to apply what is already learned to what isn’t yet learned. This competence becomes significant when the students are ready to graduate and go on to a more traditional school.
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Page Academy

657 Victoria Street Costa Mesa, CA

2 mi

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 know how important it is for our families to stay in touch and see what their little one is up to during the day. At Page, we utilize the Daycare Webwatch system in our preschool so you can see all that your child is up to during the day and to give you peace of mind. It is the vision of Page Academy to teach and guide children every step of the way by exploring their educational journey through inviting and exciting opportunities that make learning fun. The Preschool Program for our two and three-year-olds is the first step to becoming a life-long learner through hands-on experiences. Learning is both educational and fun through opportunities such as the Zoo Phonics program, tracing shapes, copying letters, cutting and pasting. Mathematical skills are also developed through hands-on activities. In our science centers, students learn about the natural world and how they interact with objects, people, and other living things. Dramatic play encourages social interaction, creativity, and language skill development. Page's Prekindergarten Program provides children with a strong foundation that not only builds on the preschool program, but also helps prepare the child for a successful kindergarten experience. Our well-balanced curriculum provides for academic advancement and developmental growth. Our pre-kindergarteners learn to use strategies of phonics by identifying sounds and relating them to word structures. Phonics, language, and writing development go hand-in-hand as children explore the writing process. In our mathematics program, students learn not only identification and written recognition of numerals but also the basic concepts of addition and subtraction. Upon exiting our Pre-kindergarten program, students will have completed a Kindergarten curriculum in phonics, math and handwriting. Our technology program is also an integral part of our prekindergarten program. They are taught terminology, care of the computers and software, and the appropriate use of the main keys. The children have access to creative and age appropriate educational programs that support our educational philosophies and goals.
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Steve and Kates Camp

2350 Canyon Dr. Costa Mesa, CA

2 mi

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, fashion styling, dance, computer coding, and sports.
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Coastal CLC

2245 Orange Ave. Costa Mesa, CA

2 mi

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 toddlers is 1:4, the ratio for the 2 - 5 year olds is 1:8. Please email or call the center for tuition pricing specific to your child's age and schedule needs. Please review the site for more thorough information about our center!
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Vineyard Christian School

102 East Baker St Costa Mesa, CA

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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.
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Vineyard Christian School

102 East Baker St. Costa Mesa, CA

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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.
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Christian Montessori Academy

3013 Deodar Ave Costa Mesa, CA

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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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Sunshine Cooperative Preschool

2131 Tustin Ave Costa Mesa, CA

2 mi

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 to twelve Noon, Mondays through Fridays.
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A Childs Place Learning Center

1941 Church St. Costa Mesa, CA

2 mi

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 six-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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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 prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.
Kindergarten
Preschool
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7203 - La Petite Academy of Huntington Beach

5.0(1)

5 mi

19860 BEACH BLVD HUNTINGTN BCH, CA

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, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex 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...

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Santiago Children's Center

5.0(2)

8 mi

20362 Randall Street Orange, CA

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. The school has a fun open park like area for your son or daughter to run and play with their new friends. Located in the foothills of Orange Park Acres on one acre. A country daycare in a ranch setting, where nature and an educational environment will help your child grow. Give Your Child The Best Start -Very small class sizes, typically between 6-10 students -A fun and challenging learning environment that sets up a love for learning and an enthusiasm for school -Excellent communication with parents -A hands-on approach that acknowledges the unique learning styles of boys, especially in the beginning years of school -Incorporation of multiple intelligences (visual, verbal, logical, kinesthetic, etc.) to reach and engage each child Our Pre-K Program: Reading Students will learn emergent reading skills. By the end of TK, students will listen to a story and recall the details, master the the alphabet (recognize and print uppercase and lowercase letters and identify their sounds), and read and spell simple sight words. Math Students will master numbers 1-30, including identification, writing, and counting. The begin to explore simple addition and subtraction.

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...

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In-Home daycare
Preschool
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Columbus Grove Daycare

5.0(3)

5 mi

57 SNOWDROP TREE IRVINE, CA

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 emotional development, and creativity through arts and crafts and music. The in-home daycare facility fosters a safe space through a designated classroom / learning area, custom beds and fitted sheets for nap time, and a spacious outdoor playtime area. Chi (Daycare Owner), who holds an International Montessori Teaching Diploma through the North American Montessori Center, has over 10 years of in-home family daycare experience beginning in 2012. She is licensed to care for 14 children (12 toddler / pre-school aged children + 2 school aged children) with a teaching assistant. All teacher's assistants at Columbus Grove Daycare are current students or recent graduates from UCI / nearby universities and have education and childcare experience or aspirations to become teacher's in the future. Most notably through the years from Columbus Grove Daycare graduates is Chi’s cooking. She provides freshly prepared meals daily and skillfully caters towards the taste buds of young ones. Most children who attend Columbus Grove Daycare come when they are young and stay until Kindergarten. We have the privilege of building trustworthy longitudinal relationships with the children we care for and they become just like family members. All children leave from Columbus Grove Daycare amply prepared academically for Kindergarten and more importantly always have fond memories of their time at Columbus Grove Daycare with Chi and friends.

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...

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LOVE 2 LEARN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

5.0(5)

6 mi

1200 W 17th St SANTA ANA, CA

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 IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY. APPROPRIATELY LICENSED BY THE CCLD TO ACCOMMODATE CHILDREN FROM 2 YEARS TO 12 YEARS OF AGE. WE DO HAVE A SCHOOL BUS TO TRANSPORT SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FROM NEARBY SCHOOLS. SPACE IS LIMITED. PLEASE TOUR THE CENTER AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT!!

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

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EDGEWOOD PRE-PRIMARY ACADEMY

5.0(1)

7 mi

1091 BRYAN AVE TUSTIN, CA

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 believe it is our responsibility to nurture this curiosity and help this love grow. Children will realize their greatest potential after they have experienced frequent success in a warm loving and positive environment. In our classrooms and outdoor spaces, children can achieve optimal growth in all areas of the curriculum with one teacher and no more than 12 students in a completely separate classroom designed to enhance each child’s opportunities for growth. The individual teacher remains the single most important factor. Our teachers are full-time professionals. They are trained, experienced and credentialed in early childhood education. Edgewood teachers are always available to their parents and use many recourses to communicate with their students’ parents. Classroom teacher conferences with parents are held three times throughout the year to ensure that all areas of social, emotional and academic development are progressing and continued to be challenged. Core Programs Our Core Programs are designed to meet your child’s needs the year round. We accept children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 6 1/2. You may choose to enroll your child in either the 10-month program August through May or the 12-month program. Students may enroll for all or part of the summer program during June and July. Summer camp information is available in April each year. Year round, all programs are available for 5 days a week, 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays), or 2 days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Extended Day Program Edgewood Academy assists our working parents by offering an Extended Day schedule for their children Monday through Friday and selected holidays. We open at 7:00 am and close at 6:00 pm. During Extended Day, the students are still learning and growing through the varied activities carefully planned by our Extended Day Teachers. Additionally, our Extended Day Teachers work with the Kindergarten students in completing homework assignments and special projects. A healthy afternoon snack is provided by Edgewood and the students enjoy outdoor recess time so that their gross motor skills continue to develop. We know that you have many choices in finding the school that meets your child’s needs. We invite you to tour our school and learn more about our programs and meet a caring and loving staff. Now Enrolling in Preschool Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten with Extended Day Care available before and after school. Now Enrolling Preschool-Pre-Kindergarten-Kindergarten

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

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Orange Kids

5.0(3)

8 mi

117 Treehouse Irvine, CA

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 &amp; 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 certification &amp; First Aid. Lic. 304312655. We offer Full-time/Part-time/Evenings: - infant program; -Preschool Program; -Kindergarten Preparation; - Yoga; - Dance; - learning numbers; -Fun &amp; learning Field trips; Organic Breakfast - Lunch Snacks Served; -Reading Readiness; -Art; -Music. For reservation or more information call us...949-285-3978.

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...

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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.

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.

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