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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Irvine, CA

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

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Orange Kids

117 Treehouse Irvine, CA

5.0(3)

8 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.

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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Child Care Etc

17731 Manchester Ave Irvine, CA

5 mi

Child Care Etc. is a small, Licensed California State Family childcare located in the heart of Irvine, CA. We have been offering families with infants through their toddler years, safe, loving. healthy care for their children since 1989. Our pre-preschool program is designed to nurture, as well as educationally and socially prepare your child for their preschool years. Child Care Etc. daily program is structured to encourage exploratory learning with age appropriate individual activities, group activities, supervised free time and supervised outdoor play. Each day includes: Music, dance, singing, arts and crafts, pretend and creative play, small and large motor skill development, language development(alphabet and story time), math( numbers and counting) and outdoor play in our secure play yard. Our staff is educated in Early Childhood Education and Pediatric Advanced Childcare Education. We are Infant/Child CPR& First Aid Certified, as well as Health& Safety Certified. Child Care Etc. is pleased to have a retired nurse as one of our caregivers. All our staff have had Live Scan State and Federal Background Check, Emergency Preparedness and Mandated Reporter training. Child Care Etc. has been providing parents a secure, warm, loving home away from home for over 30 years.
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Chai Tots Chabad Of Irvine

5010 BARRANCA PKWY IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

5 mi

For over 40 years, our pre-school has been offering the joy of Judaism with the warmth of family and community in a safe and loving environment. Our progressive child-centered curriculum offers individual attention, emotional and physical growth for each child. Our highly trained and experienced staff are dedicated to maximizing the potential of every student with care.

Jared & Ariella C. says "Its a wonderful facility people there are wonderful our kids love it!"

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Columbus Grove Daycare

57 SNOWDROP TREE IRVINE, CA

5.0(3)

4 mi

Academic
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
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 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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LePort Montessori School (Irvine Mandarin)

3935 ALTON PKWY W PARK PLAZA IRVINE, CA

5 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Kindergarten
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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Preschool
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Kindergarten
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 (Westpark)

1055 SAN MARINO IRVINE, CA

5 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Kindergarten
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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LePort Montessori (Irvine Spectrum South Campus)

1 TECHNOLOGY DR BLDG H STE 100 IRVINE, CA

7 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
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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LePort Montessori (Irvine Orchard Hills Campus)

3983 PORTOLA PKWY IRVINE, CA

1 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
An authentic, nurturing Montessori school, offering toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten, conveniently located to Irvine, Tustin, Orange, Anaheim & Santa Ana. At LePort Montessori Irvine Orchard Hills children thrive in a beautiful, nurturing and authentic Montessori environment. When your family joins our school, you become part of a community that values a child’s joyful and natural development—a community that helps children become independent “can-do” young people. 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
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IUCC Early Childhood Center

4915 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA

4 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
International
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
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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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Dynamic Transported After-school Program

14805 Jeffrey Rd Ste F Irvine, CA

5 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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Smith's Home Preschool

43 Glenhurst Irvine, CA

4 mi

Smith's Home Preschool is run by myself, Kristel Smith. I am a credentialed elementary school teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development. In addition, I have over 18 units of early childhood education and have worked in several after school care programs. I have been working with children for over 10 years and love to play, teach, and have fun! We offer Half day, or full day classes! Our Half day runs from 8-12 and our All Day Students attend from 8-5. Earlier drop off times are available for an additional charge. Our schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays. We also run fun events like Parent's Night out, Holiday Parties, and Movie Nights! Being home based provides your child with a comfortable environment and allows me the flexibility to work with you! We serve ages infant (by licensing standards this is any child under 2) to 6 years old! It's never to early to socialize and have fun with other children all while learning the necessary skills to begin kindergarten! We offer quality instruction that meets the developmental needs of your child no matter what level they are at! We believe learning should be fun and follow a Piaget philosophy while incorporating STEM activities. Come learn with us today!
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Kids Haven Preschool

31 Tradition Pl Irvine, CA

< 1 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
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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Columbus Grove Daycare

57 Snowdrop Tree Irvine, CA

< 1 mi

Licensed in home daycare in Columbus Grove between Barranca and Harvard. We provide the following: -Montessori certified teacher. -Montessori curriculum. -Skills and knowledge needed for kindergarten. -Care for children, 3 months to 5 years old. -Safe and loving environment. -All meals and snacks provided. -All staff are first aid and CPR certified and up to date with their immunizations. -2800 square foot facility built in 2006. -Always kept clean and up to date with safety code. -Within walking distance of Sweet Shade Park. Please contact Chi Vu for a tour of the facility. (949) 836-1765
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LePort Montessori Irvine Woodbridge

26 Lake Road Irvine, CA

4 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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LePort Montessori Irvine Mandarin

3935 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA

4 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
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. Located in the Westpark neighborhood, in the heart of Irvine, we encourage you to stop by and see our school and learn about our unique educational program. In our authentic Montessori program, your child will benefit from stable, mixed-age classrooms communities, lead by a highly-trained, nurturing teaching staff. All of our head teachers have completed the most rigorous, year-long AMI Montessori certification. We offer Mandarin Chinese Montessori programs for toddler (18 to 36 months) and preschool/kindergarten (3 to 6 years) students, creating a Chinese immersion preschool community where your children can become fully bilingual in Chinese and English.
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LePort Montessori Irvine Spectrum

1 Technology Drive Bldgs. A H Irvine, CA

5 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
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 Irvine Westpark

1055 San Marino Irvine, CA

5 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
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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UNIVERSITY SYNAGOGUE PRESCHOOL

3400 MICHELSON DR IRVINE, CA

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Welcome to our center! Currently we have open enrollment for our Summer and Fall 2023 programs starting Aug. 26th. Please give us a call today! At University Synagogue Pre-School, our goal is to instill a love of learning and make every day an exciting adventure for each and every child. Our curriculum centers around a developmental approach to learning. Focusing on the whole child with an emphasis in social and emotional development. We offer full day options with flexible hours between 7am-5pm. We offer a wonderful Transitional Kindergarten program that incorporates our philosophy along with the tools necessary for kindergarten readiness. Thank you for entrusting our passionate and enthusiastic staff with the most important years of your child’s development.
Infant/ Toddler Openings in a High Quality Child Care Home in Irvine! (Culver/Main/405 Fwy) Alice's child care home and preschool (Culver/Main/405Fwy) Openings are coming up for infants and toddlers. *Interviews for toddlers are being held during the week after 6:00pm* This month's promotion: Registration fee of $100 is waived for the incoming toddlers and preschoolers. Very high quality, safe, loving, clean and educational environment where your child gets personal attention and looks forward to come to school every day. Ages: 6 weeks to 4 years Call Miss Alice (949)833-0404 24 years of experience as a child care provider and preschool teacher 35 Units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) Spoken languages: English, Armenian, Spanish, French and Farsi. All certificates from classes, workshops and seminars and the recommendation letters available at the time of interview. CPR/First Aid and Pediatric training Qualified, experienced and caring Pre-K teachers Days are: Monday through Friday Hours are: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Mostly organic homemade food, fresh fruits and veggies. Safe, clean, loving and educational environment Toys and equipment sanitized on daily basis Preschool Program including creative art/music and movement Developmental/Academic and age-appropriate curriculum and activities Including pre-reading and pre-writing skills Indoor/outdoor play with emphasis on Fine and Large Motor skills. Member of Orange County Child Care Association, Children's Home Society and Irvine Child Resource Center. Provider has had extensive training at the O.C. Department of Education's &quot;Inclusion Project&quot;, Children's Home Society, CUIDAR program and seminars offered at U.C.I. Mostly organic, home-made food provided by me, 3 times a day for children 8 months and up. Excellent references and recommendation letters from past and present parents. Lots of pictures to look at. Please call Miss Alice (949) 833-0404 (not a cellphone, so no faxing and no texting please).

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

Pre-K Schools in Irvine, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Orange Kids

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...

- Care member

Chai Tots Chabad Of Irvine

Its a wonderful facility people there are wonderful our kids love it!

- Jared & Ariella C.

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 Irvine, CA

Pre-k programs in Irvine, 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 Irvine, 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 Irvine, 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 Irvine, 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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