Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Lake Forest, CA
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, CA
Pre-K Schools in Lake Forest, CA are rated 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools
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.
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.
Chai Tots Chabad Of Irvine
Its a wonderful facility people there are wonderful our kids love it!
- Jared & Ariella C.
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Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
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Montessori Children’s School House is now offering a special enrollment promotion: FREE Registration Fee and 30% OFF the First Month’s Tuition! We provide a warm and authentic Montessori learning environment for children from 3 months through Kindergarten, with Before & After School Care available. Our program also includes...
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...
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...
Streamline Christian Academy
25195 Rivendell Lake Forest, CA
International
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
+ 3 more
Home-based Kindergarten readiness program, offering full or part time options, Mandarin and Spanish languages, STEM curriculum, and more!
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."
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...
Forest Blossom Montessori Childcare
26342 Forest Ridge Drive 4C Lake Forest, CA
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...
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...
Jared & Ariella C. says "Its a wonderful facility people there are wonderful our kids love it!"
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...
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...
Bright Beginner is a private, in home preschool where children feel nurtured, loved, and safe. We provide quality "in home" childcare and preschool learning experiences with a licensed and certified prekindergarten teacher designed to stimulate your child's growth and development. Our personalized attention to your child,...
Lucille says "My grandson loves Ms B and her program. He has learned so much and he gets so excited to show me all his work when I pick him up. He truly loves her...
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
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...
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...
Hello, my name is Mariam, and I am the owner of a licensed family daycare.
I truly enjoy working with small groups of children and providing a warm, nurturing, and educational environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.
Children participate in a daily enrichment program that includes:
* Arts & Crafts
* Music and...
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...
Montessori
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 3 more
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,...
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...
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...
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...
LEARNING EXPERIENCE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, THE
23421 MADERO MISSION VIEJO, CA
5.0(2)
State license verified
- starting at
- $1750/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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...
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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...
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...
- starting at
- $1020/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 2 more
Edgewood Academy – Where there is a Love for Learning!
Preschool – Pre-Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Edgewood PrePrimary Academy has a 65 year history of local teaching. We proudly offer education for children, aged 2½ through kindergarten.
Each child comes to us with a natural curiosity and love for learning.
We...
Joanna G. says "They provided a great foundation both socially and academically for our daughter."
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...
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...
Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills
24572 Southhampton Ct Laguna Hills, CA
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...
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 care for their children since 1989.
Our staff is educated in Early Childhood Education and Pediatric Advanced Childcare Education....
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Lake Forest, CA
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in Lake Forest, CA?
Pre-k programs in Lake Forest, 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!
What questions should I ask when researching a pre-k near me in Lake Forest, CA?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Lake Forest, 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.
What will my child do at pre-k near me in Lake Forest, CA?
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 Lake Forest, 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!
What else do I need to know about pre-k near me in Lake Forest, CA?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Lake Forest, 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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