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Pre-K Schools in Irvine, 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.

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Wanda's Daycare

270 JoAnn St Costa Mesa, CA

Faith based
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
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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Kidsy

25221 Avenida Tranquila Lake Forest, CA

State license verified

We don't just care, We inspire. Kidsy provides full-time and part-time childcare for infants and children, ages 6 weeks old and up to 6 years old. Kidsy is a home where you can bring your child and feel complete trust that your child is in a safe and loving environment. You can return to work with peace of mind, knowing that...
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City of Newport Beach

100 Civic Center Dr. Newport Beach, CA

Preschool
Child care
After more than ONE year, Preschool 101 is back and ready for some in-person learning fun! Enroll your tykes in either of our two locations (Mariners or Newport Coast Community Center) and take a much deserved break while your child makes new friends and memories. Recreation Staff will follow NMUSD curriculum to ensure your...
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CLEVER ENDEAVORS EARLY CARE & EDUCATION, INC.

491 N HEWES ST ORANGE, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

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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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...

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)
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...

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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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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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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Sunrise Child Development Center

11832 Euclid St Garden Grove, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Sunrise Child Development Center is a child development and early learning center that offers year-round programs for preschool and elementary students. Based in Garden Grove, California, the company’s programs focus mainly on kindergarten readiness skills such as math, language, science, as well as art. The company also offers...
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Vineyard Christian School

102 East Baker St. Costa Mesa, CA

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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Little Friends

414 North Emily Street Anaheim Anaheim, CA

I am a Certified Instructor With E.M.S Safety Services and CA Childcare Provider. I have a Bachelor's degree in Economics and recently completed my studies in Early Childhood Education at the University of Riverside. I also received my permit as a Site Supervisor for Childcare Centers. I have 20 years' experience in the field. I...
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Creek Preschool & Kindergarten

250 S Prospect St Orange, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Creek Preschool & Kindergarten located in Orange, 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 Preschool, Kindergarten, and Summer Camp.
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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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Discovery Learning Center

5127 W Edinger Ave Santa Ana, CA

Discovery Learning Center is located at 5127 W Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, California. The center provides an after-school tutoring and advanced learning program services to children from kindergarten to 12th grade. The center's operating hours are from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, during weekdays, and 9:00am to 12 noon, on weekends.
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Woodcrest Preschool

21772 Lake Forest Dr Lake Forest, CA

1.0(1)
Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Woodcrest Preschool has successfully provided child care care and preschool programs to children from ages infants, toddlers, preschool, prek, tk and kindergarten since 1969. The Woodcrest child care curriculum is backed by decades of child care experience and a love of teaching. Our daily child care lessons and monthly themes...
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Vineyard Christian School

102 East Baker St Costa Mesa, CA

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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Chez Grand'Mere Preschool

1510 W Almond Ave Orange, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Chez Grand’Mere Preschool based at 1510 W Almond Avenue, Orange, CA offers Infant Care, Preschool, Kindergarten Readiness, Kindergarten, and Summer Care programs. The center specializes in children ages six weeks to Kindergarten years and operates Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 AM to 6 PM.
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June Bug Pre-School

2829 N Glassell St Orange, CA

Preschool
June Bug Pre-School supports the overall growth and development of the whole child in all aspects in a secure, stimulating, and clean environment. This child care organization situated in Orange, CA offers enriching curriculum and age-appropriate educational programs where kids learn while having fun. They nurture the students...
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Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
St. Olaf Lutheran Church Preschool and Kindergarten in Garden Grove, 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 Church-based Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.
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The Whitworth School

1130 East Walnut Ave Orange, CA

Preschool
The Whitworth School located at 1130 East Walnut Avenue, Orange, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from nine AM to four 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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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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