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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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CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS

2428 N GRAND AVE STE H SANTA ANA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
California Kid's Centers offers a variety of child care programs. We offer a Developmental Preschool Program with lots of hands-on activities as well as letter and number recognition, and phonics. We try to give children a balance of inside activities and outside play. We believe that "fun and learning go hand in hand"! Our...

Cynthia D. says "They are such a great daycare center! A lot of the ppl working here are family members and they’ve been here for 10 + years. I’ve brought each of my kids...

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We are currently accepting registration for our acclaimed Private TK/Kindergarten program for Fall 2021! • Small group size of 12:1 allows for tailored instruction to meet each child’s needs. • Our kindergarten teacher is credentialed in elementary education with a teaching credential from CSUF, as well as a bachelor’s...

Janice T. says "We love the school! We've had both of our kids there for several years. We love their focus on academics but also on social/emotional growth. The teachers...

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Brightstar Learning Centers

6621 Glen Dr Huntington Beach, CA

1.0(1)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Brightstar Learning Center is located in Huntington Beach, CA. They have providing child care services since 1991. Their programs are for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten and school age children. They offer both full time and part time to all ages. They provide a safe, nurturing environment that will maximize...
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La Petite Academy Child Care-Huntington Beach

19860 Beach Blvd Huntington Beach, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
La Petite Academy Child Care located in Huntington Beach, CA has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Infants, Toddlers, Twos/Early Preschool, Pre-K/K Prep, Before and After School, Summer Camp. The center are open...
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Gospel Preschool

13040 Coast St Garden Grove, CA

Preschool
Child care
Gospel Preschool in Garden Grove, California is a child care provider for children from infants to pre-kindergarten age. Their age-appropriate play activities and Christian education allow the children to express themselves and stimulates their cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. They are open from eight thirty in...
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Susan Phillips Day School Inc

2401 Irvine Ave Newport Beach, CA

The Susan Phillips Day School offers child care and preschool for pre-kindergarten children in Newport Beach, California. Their age-appropriate curriculum encourages healthy socialization, artistic activities, and creative play, which will satisfy and set the foundation for optimal growth and development. They encourage...
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Garden Grove First Pre-School

8461 Garden Grove Blvd Garden Grove, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Garden Grove’s mission is to provide families with Christian-based educational programs that will introduce children to age and developmentally appropriate experiences. The company offers nursery to kindergarten classes and incorporates the following subjects in their programs: physical education, language, reading, math, and...
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Community United Methodist Church Preschool

6652 Heil Ave. Huntington Beach, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
CUMC Preschool offers developmentally appropriate 2, 3 and 5- day programs for children 2 1/2 to 5 years of age. We provide a nurturing hands-on environment for children to discover, explore, problem-solve and create. Our play-based, fun atmosphere is dedicated to each child's personal development. Each day, we offer a variety...
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Adventures In Learning - Tustin

1111 EL CAMINO REAL TUSTIN, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Welcome to Adventures In Learning – Tustin! At our Tustin location, we offer high-quality early childhood education and care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children in a warm, nurturing environment specifically designed for young learners. What sets us apart? 🌟 Experienced, Long-Term Staff – Our...
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Joyful Noises Pre-School

1912 Florida St Huntington Beach, CA

Preschool
Child care
Joyful Noises Preschool is a Christian school located in Huntington Beach, California. The school offers Christ-centered educational programs for children ages 2 years 6 months through 6 years. Joyful Noises Preschool aims to promote the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual development in every child. School...
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CHILDREN'S WORLD PRE SCHOOL

10382 Bolsa Ave Westminster, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Established in 1963, Children's World Preschool is a licensed early childhood care and education provider located at 10382 Bolsa Avenue, Westminster, California. The school offers preschool, kindergarten and after-school programs. CWP is open from Mondays through Fridays, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Rainbow Raising

28 Carson Irvine, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Rainbow Raising located at 28 Carson, Irvine, 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. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays...
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Jasdeep K

29433 Arroyo Dr. Irvine, CA

For a majority of my life, I have been around children whether they were my cousins, neighborhood friends, or kids from my after school jobs. I have worked as a babysitter since the age of 14 and enjoy being around kids!
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Camp Pegasus at The Pegasus School

19692 Lexington Ln Huntington Beach, CA

Preschool
Child care
Camp Pegasus at the Pegasus School located at 19692 Lexington Lane, Huntington Beach, California, offers childcare and learning services. It offers programs for toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school operates from seven...
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Child Development Centers, Inc.

1936 E Deere Ave Ste 220 Santa Ana, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child Development Centers, Inc. located at 1936 E Deere Ave Ste 220, Santa Ana, CA offers Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten Enrichment, Before and After School Care, and Camp programs. The center aims to enrich children's lives through quality, accredited child development programs and a commitment to developmentally...
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CLASS Academics Tutoring

5200 Warner Ave Huntington Beach, CA

CLASS Academics Tutoring is an academic center that offers tutoring services geared towards preschool and school-age kids. Located in Huntington Beach, California, the company admits pre-kindergarten kids up to eighth-grade elementary students. The company focuses on core subjects such as phonics, writing, reading comprehension,...
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Tutor Time Child Care

12860 Central Park Ave Irvine, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Tutor Time Child Care located in Irvine, California is a branch of Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers. It offers infant child care, preschool programs, private kindergarten, and school-age programs. It accepts children ages six weeks up to six years old. Additionally, it offers before and after school programs. The facility...
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Beach Babies Day Care

315 13th St Huntington Beach, CA

Preschool
Child care
Beach Babies Daycare located at 315 13th Street, Huntington Beach, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school's operating hours is from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs,...
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Ms.Connie

4061 Diablo Circle Huntington Beach, CA

I worked as an assistant director at an education center at Walnut, CA. I was a preschool teacher to a 3/4 year pre-K class. I owned my licensed home daycare in the year 1994-1998. I taught Chinese speaking children English skills for school. Many of my children went into Gate programs at their schools. I recently provided home...
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Newport Center Meth Pre-School

1601 Marguerite Ave Corona Del Mar, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Newport Center Meth Pre-School in Corona Del Mar, California seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 114 children for preschool and kindergarten.
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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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