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

We have 45 pre-k schools in Ladera Ranch, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Ladera Ranch

29151 SIENNA PKWY LADERA RANCH, CA

1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
We are an Early Childhood Education Program located in Ladera Ranch- South Orange County. We strive to provide quality Programs for children 18 months- Kindergarten. Our commitment is to provide high quality, professional, early education program for your children. We shall forever be committed to the individual child needs; not a commitment to the program that serves the children. Our Program is aligned with the standards promoted by NAEYC.
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Fairyland Academy LLC

18 Los Abitos RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA

5.0(8)

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Academic
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Welcome to Fairyland Academy LLC, a California Department of Social Services Licensed home daycare and a Kindergarten readiness program nestled in the heart of the close-knit community near lake Santa Margarita. We believe children thrive best in an environment that feels just like home. That’s why we’ve created a warm, loving, safe and nurturing space that truly becomes their home away from home where they explore, learn, and grow. With a dedicated team of experienced, CDSS registered, CPR certified and background-checked educators, we are committed to providing top-quality care and education.

Care Member says "This day care is a very complete place. The facilities are spacious, clean and well lit. The caregivers are very loving and professional, there is...

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Siepideh Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare

25212 Monte Verde Drive Laguna Niguel, CA

4.7(13)

5 mi

My background is in child development and psychology. I have my Teaching License and I have my daycare license through CA Department of Education, Sacramento. I have been in this business for more than 30years. I had my daycare in San Jose, California and Denver, Colorado. After 15 years teaching as a preschool and kindergarten teacher, I decided to start my own daycare once again and care for your children from my home. I am a mother of 3 boys and have 4 nieces. As a parent and aunt, I can promise you that I can provide your kids the best of care and family life. And remember "WE DO NOT BABYSIT, WE DO MOTHERING". I am open 5 days a week for your child care needs. I can take care of your children by request on weekends, overnight *less than 12 hours*, and evenings. Hourly rate for after hours is $25 an hour, weekdays after 5:30 and weekends, Overnight $150 per child, less than 12 hours Discounts available for more than one child** $50 registration fee and background check

Care Member says "We randomly came across Buzy Kidz in our daycare search and are so happy that we found it! Our daughter has been there for over a year now and she loves...

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Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

25261 Paseo De Alicia Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)

5 mi

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, where your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment. At our beautiful Laguna Hills location, your child will take advantage of a full Spanish Immersion curriculum, beautiful, new classrooms and natural surroundings and patios that allow for an indoor-outdoor classroom flow. Now enrolling toddler through Kindergarten.

Rebecca G. says "My two children switched to Guidepost Alicia in its opening week. I was not a mom who was originally excited about Spanish immersion, until I really...

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Ginger Jones

18 Columbine Dove Canyon, CA

5.0(3)

7 mi

WELCOME! I own Rockinghorse Home Day Care which has been offering state licensed care to children 6 weeks to Pre-K in a small group environment. I believe: C...communication is essential; A...accomplishments in every stage of a child's life builds self-esteem; R...respect of each child's needs is necessary; E...encouraging children promotes individual growth. PHILOSOPHY ~ Children are individuals with their own unique qualities. With a soft approach I look for ways to encourage that unique quality showing respect to the child and teaching them to respect others. By offering interaction between varying age groups; each age group benefits. Infants strive to achieve skills toddlers have mastered and toddlers learn the skills of teaching and nurturing younger ones. INCENTIVES ~ Parents Night Out: So our clients can enjoy a night out for some quality time; we offer extended care at no charge. WHY I BECAME A LICENSED FCCP (Family Child Care Provider) ~ With a desire to be home during my sons early years in life, I chose to leave the corporate world where I was a Health and Safety Manger for a major company and follow in the footsteps of my mother who also operates a successful child care. ROUTINE ~ I believe that a good daily routine consists of a balance of stimulating activities, freedom to explore, healthy eating and rest. A routine also gives children a sense of security which fosters a learning environment and builds self-esteem and social skills. NUTRITION ~ I believe that food is an experience and given the opportunity, children enjoy exploring various flavors, textures and colors. I offer healthy snacks and lunch in our toddler program. I am not opposed to sweets; but keep those to a minimum. EDUCATION ~ WestEd - PITC (Program for Infant/Toddler Care), Dept. of Education - Brain Smart, Child Nutrition and Health and Safety. SAFETY ~ For 25+ years I've maintained CPR/First Aid certification. In closing, I take seriously the role I play in caring for children and the impact I have on them. I look forward to the opportunity to assist you.

Natalie D. says "Ginger cares for my second child and I wish I knew her for my first one. She gives excellent care and is so thorough with communication and updates. I...

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Shining Stars Home Daycare

27091 Via San Diego Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)

4 mi

Shining Stars provides child care services to working and busy parents in South Orange County. We are located in Barcelona North residential community in City of Mission Viejo. We are happily caring for the age groups of 3 months old infants to six year old school age kids. My 15 years of professional experience as a Pre School/ Montessori Infant/ Toddler Teacher served many families in the area through several childcare centers in South Orange County. I am also an ECE certified teacher (Early Childhood Education) as well as CPR / First Aid trained and certified for children. Our outdoor play area is spacious and filled with age appropriate toys for a fun filled and yet fruitful experience. We offer childcare for families looking for their child a loving and kind environment that is just like home. Safety of the children is our number one priority. At our home daycare, the goal is to help children learn important psychological, social, emotional and behavioral skills that prepare them for a meaningful and satisfied future. Although we are a family child care, we will be also teaching the Montessori materials to nourish their self confidence and hands-on learning experience. We provide healthy, nutritious and yummy lunches and snacks. Since this is a small family daycare we maintain our ratios low to ensure the children get more loving and personalized care. We are waiting to warmly welcome your new family to ours here at Shining Stars.

Care Member says "We started bringing our son to Shining Stars when he was 3 months old (he's 2.5 now), I was a first time mom so was super nervous. Menik alleviated all...

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Bright Childcare

29832 Hiddenwood Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(23)

5 mi

Hi. My name is Mariam and I especially enjoy working with small groups of children at my licensed family daycare. The children will participate in a daily, professional enrichment program that teaches arts & crafts, music, pre-math and pre-reading skills, social skills and much more. Your child will bring home daily activity papers plus arts & crafts projects so you will know what your child has been learning. I provide healthy snacks, breakfasts, balanced lunches, fenced yard, playroom and preschool toys. My daycare is child proof to ensure the safety of every child, with Fire Department Clearance. As a parent, you will enjoy an open - door policy. I have early child development education and over 15 years experience in childcare. We are CPR/First Aid certified. The daycare hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mon to Fri, but we will work with parents' schedule. LIC# 304311967,

Stephanie L. says "Mariam has been an invaluable asset to our family for the past two years. We were so lucky to have found her during the pandemic when our son's first...

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LEARNING EXPERIENCE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, THE

23421 MADERO MISSION VIEJO, CA

5.0(2)

4 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
The Learning Experience has been serving the families of Saddleback and south Orange County for over 39 years. We provide a creative, nurturing environment with a developmental curriculum geared towards kindergarten readiness and personal social growth.

Jeniffer B. says "They offer so many great things! It's a very loving and stimulating environment! The staff is long term, friendly and committed. The class rooms are...

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Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

24572 Southhampton Ct Laguna Hills, CA

5 mi

Patty's Home Preschool is licensed for 14 children. Over 25 years experience. Infant / Toddler / Preschool / Dedicated to provide quality care and encourage children the love for learning so they could excel in Kindergarten and beyond. Patty's Home Preschool is regulated by the "Child Care Division Community Care Licensing" through the "Department of Social Services State of California." We follow the Manual of Policies and Procedures for family daycare centers of Title 12, Division 12 Chapter ***********************COVID-19 UPDATE************************ "Patty's Home Preschool has been OPEN as an essential business and continues to operate to this date. SAFETY is the most important for children, parents, and staff members, we follow Social Services and the Health Department Orders and Recommendations. Following are part of every day health and safety measures: * We check all children temperature on arrival and afternoon * Mask Require (Parents) pick up and drop off * Hand sanitize use and provided to parents and children * Sanitize between parents * Social Distancing ************ENROLLMENT YEAR ROUND********** *Infant ( 1year plus)/ Toddler / Preschool / Pre-K, *Nutritious Meals included (2 snacks and lunch) *No Registration fee *Space is limited ****PLEASE CALL FOR ACCURATE RATE ON CHILD'S AGE AND NEEDS**** Reserve your spot: (949) 581-8531 Ms Patty
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Powell Family Daycare

3 Hartford Court Coto de Caza, CA

7 mi

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Hello! Welcome to Powell Family Daycare! *Located in beautiful & family oriented, Coto De Caza. We have openings for children, 15 months and older. *17 years of Childcare experience. *Certified in CPR & Pediatric First Aid. *Hours of operation are M-F, 7am-5pm. *Meals & Snacks included. *Everyday is structured with a routine for the children, which is so important for their learning and development. Circle time, painting, numbers, Letters (capitals and lowercase), practice writing, music, puzzles and free play! *I provide a professional preschool-pre K program, including a math and reading program. My circle time (45 minutes) consist of ABC's (Flashcards and sounds), show and tell, counting to 100, counting in Spanish, colors, shapes, reading, sight words and lots of fun songs! Outside time includes projects designed for fun learning: letters and numbers of the week, math sheets, painting, coloring, writing, drawing and gluing. We do lots of fun play: ride toys, chalk, bubbles, races (for the reading side of brain), and hopscotch. I love to see the children succeed and enter into school at their top potential. This sets them up for continued success all the way through their school years. A great beginning in a Child's life is essential! *I offer Daily & Weekly rates. *Located 15 minutes from the 5 Freeway & 5 minutes from the 241. *License #304313469.
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Kidsy

25221 Avenida Tranquila Lake Forest, CA

6 mi

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 your child is in good hands and that he/she is being loved and nurtured and treated as a family. At Kidsy, we provide lots of love, attention and lots of fun! We have a space with brand new clean and safe toys, along with educational items that your child will love to play with. We want your child to have a great time here and learn at the same time. We implement educational activities into our playtime so the kids are always exploring and learning new things. We do preschool activities with the older children to get ready for kindergarten. We practice our alphabet, counting, writing, we read books, sing, dance, draw, paint and have fun with arts and crafts. Our First goal is for your child to feel completely safe, secure, loved, happy and mentally stimulated with fun things to do while having a great time at our daycare! We also want you to have total peace of mind that your child is happy and 100% safe while you are at work. We provide nutritionally balanced breakfasts, snacks, lunches and drinks for the children. All meals and drinks are included in your weekly fee.
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Orange Kids

117 Treehouse Irvine, CA

10 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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Guidepost Montessori at Las Flores

28672 Deerpath Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5 mi

Montessori
Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, conveniently located in the Rancho Santa Margarita. Your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment. This location offers both English and full Mandarin immersion programs. Your child will also take advantage of the beautiful, new and well prepared classrooms with large windows and access to the outdoor playground. Now enrolling for infant through kindergarten.
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LePort Montessori Irvine Spectrum

1 Technology Drive Bldgs. A H Irvine, CA

9 mi

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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Streamline Christian Academy

25195 Rivendell Lake Forest, CA

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
International
Outdoor/nature
Academic
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Home-based Kindergarten readiness program, offering full or part time options, Mandarin and Spanish languages, STEM curriculum, and more!
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Nasali Daycare

Via Gorrion Mission Viejo, CA

4 mi

Hello parents! I am an ECE graduate from Canada College with 7 years' experience caring and teaching children to get them ready for kindergarten. I come from Africa, I have lived in the USA for more than 10 years, and I am opening a brand new family childcare. In my daycare, I am going to communicate to your little ones the love of reading, dance, crafting, healthy food, and a little bit of exoticism. I can provide you with excellent references from professors, colleagues and former parents.
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Kid Care Brookie's Mom

741 Marlin Dr Laguna Beach, CA

9 mi

At my child care has been a joyful experience since 1984. Our licensed preschool offers pre-writing, reading and math skills, a language literature program, creative arts, age-appropriate cooking class, gymnastics and movement experience. We provide delicious, nutritious meals and snacks for children, and Our staff teaches the kids about manners, hygiene and appropriate peer interaction. We offer both half day programs and full day programs. Miss Sheila s educational background is in Early Childhood Education as well as having her credentials to be a Director in a preschool. Miss Sheila and Mr. Steven are both sensitive to the individual needs of young children. We also work in conjunction with and according to the standards of the Laguna Beach / Orange County, CA, School Readiness Program. We are a happy day care center and child development center with appropriate play experiences that contribute to the physical, social, emotional, intellectual and aesthetic development of the child. We've worked with over 1,000 children in Laguna Beach in 32 years and look forward to meeting you and your family. Schedule a tour today!
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LePort Montessori (Irvine Spectrum South Campus)

1 TECHNOLOGY DR BLDG H STE 100 IRVINE, CA

8 mi

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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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K For Kids Daycare

25882 Triton Court Mission Viejo, CA

4 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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Dynamic Transported After-school Program

14805 Jeffrey Rd Ste F Irvine, CA

9 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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Fairyland Academy LLC

This day care is a very complete place. The facilities are spacious, clean and well lit. The caregivers are very loving and professional,...

- Care member

Siepideh Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare

We randomly came across Buzy Kidz in our daycare search and are so happy that we found it! Our daughter has been there for over a year now...

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Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

My two children switched to Guidepost Alicia in its opening week. I was not a mom who was originally excited about Spanish immersion,...

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

Pre-k programs in Ladera 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 Ladera 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 Ladera 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 Ladera 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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