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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Foothill Ranch, CA

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

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K For Kids Daycare

25882 Triton Court Mission Viejo, CA

6 mi

Updated January 2023 I have one immediate opening for a full time infant. I will have one opening June 1 for a full time infant. Please note that I am an INFANTS ONLY provider and I only take full time children under the age of 2. Hi! I've been a licensed daycare provider for over 34 years in Mission Viejo. I specialize in infant/toddler care and I offer a warm, Christian, home-like environment. I have a large play area and when the weather allows, take the kids to the park down the street. I have lots of experience with multiples, children with autism and I have cared for a child with Down syndrome. I offer a healthy lunch and snacks. My rates are competitive, based on my extensive experience. I'd love to talk to you more about your child! I am currently only accepting full time infants. I have a clean environment and I do not use any toxic chemicals.
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LePort Montessori Irvine Westpark

1055 San Marino Irvine, CA

9 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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 experiences children have in their lives outside of the classroom. At LePort School Westpark, we offer more than a high-quality, authentic, Montessori program, we also offer convenient extended care hours (great for working parents!), enriching after-school programs, and even a daily hot lunch option. Our beautiful classrooms boast high-quality furniture and Montessori materials, are full of natural light, and some even offer direct access to the outdoors, giving children the opportunity to enjoy both indoor and outdoor classroom space. Our teachers take great pride in making each room a unique, welcoming environment. As our authentic Montessori school has been open for over five years, children benefit from stable, mixed-age classroom communities. In addition, as more than half of our preschool students stay with us for the Kindergarten year, our Primary classrooms have outstanding role models for younger students, and a great peer group for older ones. All of our head teachers have completed the most rigorous, year-long AMI Montessori certification. We are proud that all of our head teachers and nearly all of our assistants have stayed with us year-over-year: quite an achievement in a preschool setting where staff turnover can be very high. If you are a dual-working family, and are looking for a place where your child will be nurtured and stimulated for an extended day, our campus provides it all!
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Dynamic Transported After-school Program

14805 Jeffrey Rd Ste F Irvine, CA

4 mi

Our Transported After-school Program is a well-rounded program that serves most Irvine and Tustin schools for students in Training Kindergarten through 6th Grade. We pick your child up following their school dismissal time. We have 3 day (part-time) or 5 day (full-time) programs available. Our daily educational block includes homework help, Book Club, Special Language Class, and more. Our program also offers optional one-on-one private academic tutoring and piano lessons. We keep students engaged with LEGO engineering, Chess Tournaments, Arts & Crafts, and other exciting activities. Students will also participate in 3 martial arts classes each week. Our 45-minute martial arts classes are designed to help your child develop self-discipline, character, and physical fitness.
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LePort Montessori Irvine Spectrum

1 Technology Drive Bldgs. A H Irvine, CA

4 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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 experiences children have in their lives outside of the classroom. As one of LePort s largest schools, we offer programs for infants all the way through eighth grade. It s perfect if you are looking for a place where your child can feel at home for many years. We are conveniently located near the Irvine Spectrum, just minutes from where the I-5 and I-405 merge. Our unique education model starts with authentic Montessori for infants through eighth grade. Our Montessori programs are the most authentic, which means they deliver the outstanding results Montessori is known for. For the upper grades, our unique Knowledge for Life curriculum combines rigorous, advanced academics with a joyful learning approach, so you don t have to choose one or the other. We currently occupy two buildings in Technology Park, Building A is termed North Campus, and Building H is termed South Campus. Both are surrounded by beautiful play areas with plenty of space for children to run and be active. North Campus provides programs for toddlers through eighth grade. South Campus provides programs for infants through kindergarten with a Spanish Immersion option.
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LePort Montessori (Westpark)

1055 SAN MARINO IRVINE, CA

9 mi

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
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. Play areas surround the school on three sides, providing children with the opportunity for active play from tricycles to play structures to ball games. Children gain knowledge for life, thinking skills, and strength of character.
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IUCC Early Childhood Center

4915 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA

7 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
International
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At the IUCC Early Childhood Center young children grow in confidence, intellect, and character in a small, loving, and educational environment. We offer a well-balanced, developmental program designed to meet each child's individual needs. We emphasize hands-on experiences. The ECC offers a hot breakfast and hot lunch, which the ECC cook prepares with fresh ingredients in our on-site kitchen. Our curriculum is designed to meet young children's physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, and to prepare them to succeed in kindergarten. Children receive a strong foundation in social skills, cooperation, and conflict management. We are open 8am-6pm and currently serve children 2-6 years old but are expecting to expand to as young as 18 month old toddlers!
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Orange Kids

117 Treehouse Irvine, CA

9 mi

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

26 LAKE RD IRVINE, CA

8 mi

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
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 language materials in Mandarin Chinese, using Zhuyin phonetics and traditional characters. Teachers bring Chinese culture to life with stories, songs, and cultural elements, from art on the wall to decorative accents and Chinese containers for many activities.
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LePort Montessori Irvine Woodbridge

26 Lake Road Irvine, CA

7 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
An authentic, nurturing Montessori school, offering toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten, in a welcoming, neighborhood community At LePort Montessori Irvine Woodbridge children thrive in a beautiful, nurturing and authentic Montessori environment. When your family joins our school, you become part of a diverse, multi-national community committed to giving our children the best English-language Montessori experience possible. Our families come from all over the world: some have recently moved from China, Korea, Iran, India, Japan, Brazil, and other places, while others have been living in Orange County for a long time. Our teachers, too, are a well-traveled, cosmopolitan group, eager to make you feel welcome in our diverse school community. Whatever your story is, we graciously invite you to join our school community. Our aim is to help children gain what we call Knowledge for Life: the essential knowledge, thinking skills and strength of character, needed to flourish as joyous children today, and as successful adults tomorrow. By joining our school for the toddler, preschool and kindergarten years, you also have the option to continue in Montessori Elementary at our sister schools, LePort Montessori Irvine Westpark, LePort Montessori Irvine Spectrum, or LePort Montessori Fountain Valley, where our graduates have preferential admission. Our cozy school house is nestled between the Woodbridge Village Center and San Diego Creek, in the heart of Irvine s Woodbridge Village. It is also easy to access from both the 5 and 405 freeways. Many families come from the immediate neighborhood and walk or bike to school. Our students enjoy observing the nature that abounds along the creek side of the playground and the comings and goings on the opposite side, along the San Diego Creek bike/walk trail. Our classrooms are bright spaces, with beautiful wood-laminate flooring, big windows, high ceilings, and direct outside access from five classrooms, allowing especially our older preschool/kindergarten students an indoor and outdoor classroom experience during the day. The toddler and preschool play yards are well equipped, and offer opportunities for active play, swings, running and kicking a ball, as well as caring for their plants and gardening.
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Kids Haven Preschool

31 Tradition Pl Irvine, CA

6 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Kid's Haven Preschool has been family owned and operated, and serving in Orange County for over 13 years. We absolutely love what we do, and the impact we have on the children we care for, their families, and our community. Our primary goal is creating a fun, safe, nurturing environment for kids to grow and develop and prepare them academically, socially, emotionally, and mentally for kindergarten.
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CLEVER ENDEAVORS EARLY CARE & EDUCATION, INC.

491 N HEWES ST ORANGE, CA

5.0(2)

10 mi

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 degree in early childhood education background and experience in the field. • Our curriculum aligns with Orange County Department of Education's common core standards. • We offer half-day and full-day kindergarten with options for extended hours care. Give your child the unparalleled educational advantage of private kindergarten with personal attention. We offer tours daily by appointment and would love to show you around our school and introduce you to our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

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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Busy Bees Preschool

25151 Campo Rojo Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)

4 mi

Small family in home pre-school/day care. I am delighted to provide a loving home away from home for your children. I can provide a safe, clean, nurturing environment in a Christian home. Openings are available (2-6 years) pre-school curriculum included at age appropriate level. I will prepare your child for kindergarten. Over 20 years of experience -- mother of 3 grown children now in college & out of the house. State licensed 304312713 childcare facility: Pediatric CPR, First Aid, Health and Safety Certified and have had DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Index Background Checks. Full-time 7:30 am -- 5:30 pm Monday -- Friday Nutritious snacks provided per state approved guidelines Large outside play area with age appropriate toys Safe, clean, loving Christian home -- Daily updates on your child's experience I teach a structured curriculum that includes: Bible stories Colors & shapes Alphabet & numbers Counting to 100 Emergency contact info Arts & crafts Music Physical play activities & more Potty training available I have opening for 2-6 years, full time, M-F 7:30am - 5:30pm References upon request.

Holly G. says "My wife and I meet Trish and she is very nice and has a good setup. I recommend you check her out."

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Tweety Small Daycare

24922 Muirlands Blvd. Trlr 109 Lake Forest, CA

5.0(5)

4 mi

Open doors and arms to those from the Children's Home Society of California! Open in Lake Forest since 2005, I have provided government licensed childcare for families with newborns to 4-5 years old. I love all of my children and believe it is important that they all are receive my full attention and personal supervision so i like to keep our group relatively small but am licensed for a capacity up to 8. I believe a home daycare should be more than just a place to be while the parents or guardians are a way at work, but a place to learn. In my home daycare I take pride in providing teaching for mathematics, reading and writing English and even Spanish (if you so choose your child to learn). The vast majority of children that leave my daycare to go into kindergarten leave with advanced skills used in school from multiplication to being bilingual. This is all at no extra cost. Between all of the learning, we like to have fun and work on art projects the children can take home with them. When it's time to eat, we like to have homecooked meals that meat all necessary nutritional guidelines of La Habra Child Development Child Care Food Program while also respecting any dietary restrictions and allergies. So please, consider Tweety Small Daycare for your childcare needs.

Jennifer P. says "We absolutely love Liz! She has been a wonderful daycare mom for our boy Everett. She's communicative (gives us updates and pictures throughout the...

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Forest Blossom Montessori Childcare

26342 Forest Ridge Drive 4C Lake Forest, CA

4 mi

Welcome to Forest Blossom Montessori childcare in a safe neighborhood. Lake Forest. I am professionally qualified Montessori Teacher worked with Toddlers Preschool/Kindergarten children over 20 years and Licensed home daycare provider My Mission is to make children happy, play and healthy in a safe environment for your child until you come back to pick up your baby. Preschool Curriculum: sounds, shapes, colors, reading, writing and manners. It Improve fine motor skills independently on their own space. Arts and crafts through out the year. We assist pottery training. Nutritious and balanced meals and snacks provided. Nuts free I do take State funding programs:CHS, CAL works etc.' Open from 6.00am-6.00pm Saturday and Sunday on request. Full time, part time and weekends. Near Cities: Lake Forest, Irvine, Mission Viejo, RSM, Laguna Hills and Laguna Niguel. Availability is Limited!!! Please contact us and schedule a tour.
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International Montessori Academy

5003 E Chapman Ave Orange, CA

9 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
International Montessori Academy is an early education facility based in Orange, California that offers its services to children between the ages of 3 months to 5 years. The company also offers kindergarten and elementary programs in select locations. The company utilizes the Montessori Curriculum, which focuses on building a solid foundation by teaching and developing core competencies such as math and literacy.
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Rainbow Raising

28 Carson Irvine, CA

5 mi

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 through Fridays.
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Montessori On The Lake

25542 Jeronimo Rd Mission Viejo, CA

6 mi

Kindergarten
Child care
Montessori On The Lake located in Mission Viejo, 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 kids from Infant, Toddler, Pre-School, Kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle School Programs.
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LEARNING EXPERIENCE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

23421 Madero Mission Viejo, CA

6 mi

Child care
Learning Experience Early Education Center located at 23421 Madero, Mission Viejo, 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 six-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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Nasali Academy

26521 Via Gorrion Mission Viejo, CA

6 mi

We are bilingual immersion program. I want your child to grow confident, emotionally and academically while having fun so they can have the best possible start from the very beginning. I get them ready for Kindergarten. Breakfast, snack, lunch and snack included in the program. Openings for 1 to 6 years old. Enrolling now. 7+yrs ECE experiences.
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Robin Hood Montessori School

27500 Marguerite Pkwy Mission Viejo, CA

7 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Founded in 2005, Robin Hood Montessori School is a provider of quality childcare and early education to children ages 3 months to 6 years old. The school offers Infant/Toddler Program, Preschool/Kindergarten Program, and Enrichment Weekly Programs in Spanish language, music, and arts. The school is open from 7am to 6pm, Monday thru Friday.
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Foothill Ranch, CA

Pre-K Schools in Foothill Ranch, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

CLEVER ENDEAVORS EARLY CARE & EDUCATION, INC.

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...

- Janice T.

Busy Bees Preschool

My wife and I meet Trish and she is very nice and has a good setup. I recommend you check her out.

- Holly G.

Tweety Small Daycare

We absolutely love Liz! She has been a wonderful daycare mom for our boy Everett. She's communicative (gives us updates and pictures...

- Jennifer P.

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

Pre-k programs in Foothill Ranch, 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 Foothill Ranch, 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 Foothill Ranch, 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 Foothill Ranch, 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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