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We have 54 pre-k schools in Mission Viejo, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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

Pre-K Schools in Mission Viejo, CA are rated 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 54 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.

Playmates... A Wee Care Club

We have been going here for years. We love the flexibility of being able to show up without notice and drop kids off when needed. The prices...

- Care member

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IUCC Early Childhood Center

4915 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA

State license verified

Cooperative
International
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
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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,...
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LePort Montessori Irvine Woodbridge

26 Lake Road Irvine, CA

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
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,...
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Streamline Christian Academy

25195 Rivendell Lake Forest, CA

Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
International
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
+ 3 more
Home-based Kindergarten readiness program, offering full or part time options, Mandarin and Spanish languages, STEM curriculum, and more!
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Powell Family Daycare

3 Hartford Court Coto de Caza, CA

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
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...
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LePort Montessori (Irvine Spectrum South Campus)

1 TECHNOLOGY DR BLDG H STE 100 IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Day Care
Child 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....
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Guidepost Montessori at Las Flores

28672 Deerpath Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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...
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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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Smith's Home Preschool

43 Glenhurst Irvine, CA

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...
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Kid Care Brookie's Mom

741 Marlin Dr Laguna Beach, CA

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...
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Child Care Etc

17731 Manchester Ave Irvine, CA

State license verified

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...
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LePort Montessori School (Irvine Mandarin)

3935 ALTON PKWY W PARK PLAZA IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Kindergarten
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
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...
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LePort Montessori Irvine Westpark

1055 San Marino Irvine, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Kindergarten
Child care
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...
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LePort Montessori Irvine Spectrum

1 Technology Drive Bldgs. A H Irvine, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Kindergarten
Child care
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...
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Dynamic Transported After-school Program

14805 Jeffrey Rd Ste F Irvine, CA

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...
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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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Busy Bees Preschool

25151 Campo Rojo Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
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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Playmates... A Wee Care Club

27281 La Paz Rd Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Playmates... A Wee Care Club based in Laguna Niguel, CA is a state licensed provider of childcare for children ages two to twelve years old. The center provides a safe and healthy environment for kids to have fun, meet new friends, and enjoy "old-fashion" play. They offer a preschool program to help children develop their skills...

Care Member says "We have been going here for years. We love the flexibility of being able to show up without notice and drop kids off when needed. The prices are very...

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Ms. Brandy's Learning Garden

22501 Caminito Grande Laguna Hills, CA

Hi, my name is Brandy. I am a credentialed elementary school teacher, mother of two, and licensed day care/pre-school provider. I am CPR and first aid certified with a "live scan" criminal background clearance. My husband, who is an elementary school principal, and I have opened our home to provide a safe and nurturing...
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Montessori of Laguna Niguel

31171 Niguel Rd Laguna Niguel, CA

Child care
Preschool
Montessori of Laguna Niguel located at 31171 Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from eight AM...
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Rainbow Raising

28 Carson Irvine, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Rainbow Raising located at 28 Carson, Irvine, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Mission Viejo, CA

Pre-k programs in Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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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