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We have 6 pre-k schools in Goleta, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Evergreen Learning Center

7631 Evergreen Dr Goleta, CA

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Child care
Preschool
Our philosophy at Evergreen Learning Center is based on respect and appreciation for each child and each family that we serve. We are committed to providing a high quality program that is developmentally appropriate for children 18 months to 6 years, with after school kindergarten care available. We recognize that learning...
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Rainbow School Inc

5689 Hollister Ave Ste C Goleta, CA

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Located in Goleta, California, Rainbow School provides quality care and education for children starting from 3 months through 6th grade. It provides a secure, age-appropriate environment where children can thrive and develop to their potential. The school offers programs in Infant Care, Toddler Care, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten,...

Crystal G. says "Rainbow is a wonderful art and music based pre-school. Very good pre-k program and toddler! My girls love it and I get the best art!"

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Steps To Learning Pre School, LLC

6901 Phelps Rd Goleta, CA

5.0(1)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Steps to Learning Preschool is located in Goleta, CA. They offer early childhood education and childcare for age 3 months to 6 years old. They aim to develop your child’s self-esteem through nurturing positive interactions with peers, adults and their environment. They are open Mondays through Fridays from 7:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.

Kimberly H. says "We love Steps to Learning! They are very caring and loving, while also providing instruction and educational experiences to further our child's...

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Goleta Valley Nursery School

550 Cambridge Dr Goleta, CA

Child care
Preschool
Goleta Valley Nursery located 550 Cambridge Drive, Goleta California, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight-thirty AM to two-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including...
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Bethania Preschool & AfterSchool

611 Atterdag Rd Solvang, CA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Bethania Preschool & AfterSchool in Solvang, 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 child care for families and kids from Two Years Old to Grade K-6.
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Windmill Valley Pre School

830 Friendship Ln Solvang, CA

Child care
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Windmill Valley Preschool is a childcare and educational facility located at 830 Friendship Lane, Solvang, California. The school has a capacity of 24 children, and it operates from Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The school offers full-time childcare services and early childhood education programs in a safe, nurturing...
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Pre-k programs in Goleta, 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 Goleta, 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 Goleta, 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 Goleta, 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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