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

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

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Columbus Grove Daycare

57 SNOWDROP TREE IRVINE, CA

3 mi

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 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.
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PACIFIC ACADEMY

2987 MESA VERDE DR E COSTA MESA, CA

7 mi

starting at
$2150/mo
Academic
Cooperative
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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Pacific Academy Costa Mesa Preschool provides an excellent experience for boys and girls ages 3 and 4. The trilingual program is designed to provide children with a diverse, exciting, and stimulating environment. Each class promotes learning through "hands-on" experiences. Projects and activities address a wide variety of school readiness, social and motor skills. Our Mission: At PACM Preschool, we believe in the value and uniqueness of each child and family we serve. Our center experience is designed to promote each child’s own individual social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. As caregivers and educators, our mission is to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment, which fosters a child’s natural instinct to explore, discover, create and become a lifelong learner. Classes are for any 3 & 4 year old who are ready to learn in a diverse and exciting trilingual language environment. Students will learn through PBL (project based learning) method where "hands on" activities and experience including arts, crafts, music, storytelling as well as imaginative play. The curriculum is designed with different themes and taught in 3 languages, Mandarin, Spanish & English equally throughout a regular school day. Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:45 pm Our Philosophy & Curriculum: PACM is ranked No. 3 Best K-12 Private School in OC by Niche. We believe that "Small by Design" and "The Opportunity to be Me" is the way to educate children. Our year long preschool provides the trilingual program to our students; Chinese, Spanish & English languages are taught daily through different themes throughout the year.
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Bright Beginner Preschool

1 Enfilade Foothill Ranch, CA

9 mi

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, coupled with a warm and nurturing environment fosters a sense of security for children. Located in Foothill Ranch, Bright Beginner offers a preschool curriculum program, focusing on Kindergarten readiness. We follow FHRE Kindergarten Sight Words, a beginner reading program. Our children leave us prepared for Kindergarten reading all of the FHRE Kindergarten Sight Words. Your children will be off to a successful head start. What Do We Offer? Personalized home childcare attention with tons of TLC for your children Warm and nurturing daycare environment providing a sense of security and comfort Healthy, yummy, meals and snacks for your children's enjoyment Fun playroom for imaginative play and story time Secure outdoor play area for your child to run and explore Curriculum consists of learning alphabet, writing first and last name, art, colors, basic spanish, music and dance, puzzles, learning 50 states and 7 continents, the solar system, cardinal points, 5 senses, feelings, days, weeks, months, ordinal numbers, counting to 100, and geometric shapes. Age range is 3 yrs to 6 years Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm Contact us to schedule a site visit today.
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Columbus Grove Daycare

57 Snowdrop Tree Irvine, CA

3 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 Spectrum South Campus)

1 TECHNOLOGY DR BLDG H STE 100 IRVINE, CA

8 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Day Care
Child 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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Evan Only Knows

10612 El Campo Avenue Fountain Valley, CA

8 mi

Academic
Cooperative
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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I have a passion for working with children and consider myself a bit of a kid whisperer. My experience & credentials come from the fact that I have had just about every mentor & educational role imaginable with children including baby-sitting at 10, childcare centers & camp counseling in my college years, plus live-in nanny, substitute teaching & private tutor in my twenties. I have two teaching degrees, a B.S. in both Early Childhood & Elementary Education plus added masters work in educational technology. I taught in both public & private preschool settings in Kindergarten, & first grade on the east coast. Also, I have 15 years training in human studies, communication, and psychology. Additionally, I have completed a weeklong early learning intensive course at The Institute for the Achievement of Human Potential. This home-based preschool program is inspired & influenced by Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf. As such I use a blend of the creative through yoga, arts, and Music Together Worldwide with play based exposure to foundational skills for school. We have a piano, 2 guitars, and other instruments. Our backyard & garden provides options for outdoor activities like sprinklers, water table, play dough, kinectic sand, bubbles, etc. Option for up to 4 days per week. Flexible timing would be school hours with the option for after care starting at 2:00 although it would be educational programing or online reading & math. Preschool would run September to June and follow the FVSD school schedule for holidays & breaks. Currently until I'm a licensed home-based preschool I can only work for 1 family. This spot is exclusive, and as such, rate is competitively priced for one family as a private teacher with siblings included.
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IUCC Early Childhood Center

4915 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA

4 mi

Academic
Cooperative
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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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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Kids Haven Preschool

31 Tradition Pl Irvine, CA

3 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
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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Little Havana Kids Academy

9736 Monte Carlo Cir Huntington Beach, CA

10 mi

Children learn best in an environment where they feel safe, accepted, and free to learn without stress. That's why at Little Havana Kids Academy kids learn Spanish through arts & crafts, music, games, storytelling, and just plain fun! The benefits of learning more than one language are limitless. Bilinguals have the unique opportunity to communicate with a wider range of people in their personal and professional lives. Studies have shown that people who speak more than one language have improved memory, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, enhanced concentration, ability to multitask, and better listening skills. Learning a second language also opens additional doors to opportunities for traveling, studying or working abroad. We offer Spanish Classes for students from Kindergarten through 6th grade. Our techniques include using arts & crafts, music, games, storytelling, & an excellent curriculum. We are also Vendor approved for Homeschoolers!
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Dedicated Domestics and Nannies

Newport Beach Newport Beach, CA

8 mi

TEMPORARILY CLOSED We are currently not able to accept and new clients or candidates until further notice. Sorry for any inconvenience. Dedicated Domestics and Nannies is a professional full service in-home staffing agency with over 14 years of experience. Dedicated Domestics has been trusted by Orange County families for their commitment to finding the most qualified and loving Nannies, Babysitters, Housekeepers, Chefs, House Managers, Child and Elder Caregivers and other in-home staff. All candidates are pre-screened and required to complete a formal application, have verifiable references and have a face-to-face interview prior to being introduced to any family. Dedicated Domestics strict screening process includes: Trustline registration (for child caregivers), a Criminal Background Search, Reference Checks, TB Tested and CPR Certified Candidates and more. Only the best of the best are introduced to our families. If we wouldn?t feel comfortable hiring a candidate for our own family, then you won?t meet them. Located in Newport Beach at Fashion Island, we are proud members of: The International Nanny Association, and The Association of Premier Nanny Agencies. Call us now so we can provide you and your family with excellent personalized service.
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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

2 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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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City of Newport Beach

100 Civic Center Dr. Newport Beach, CA

8 mi

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 child is ready for Kindergarten and given a safe environment to socialize. To learn more details and to register, visit newportbeachca.gov/register and search Preschool 101.
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LePort Montessori (Irvine Orchard Hills Campus)

3983 PORTOLA PKWY IRVINE, CA

3 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Day Care
Child 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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Bianca's Family Childcare

1841 E REDWOOD AVE Anaheim, CA

8 mi

Our daycare provider and staff have the education, patience, and caring spirit necessary to work with children. CPR training certificate, fingerprint clearance, and holds a Site Supervisor Permit for In-Home Daycare LIC#304313228. Meals Provided at no additional charge: Breakfast, AM Snack, Lunch, PM Snack and Dinner. I prepare them for kindergarten. Ages: 11 months to 3yrs OPEN FOR REFERENCES UPON REQUEST. I KNOW TIMES ARE HARD FOR MANY PEOPLE SO I LOWERED MY RATE TO HELP PARENTS OUT. I also provide a form to report your child care expenses to your taxes GIVE THE GIFT OF A SECOND LANGUAGE (I TEACH SPANISH). PLEASE CALL FOR MORE DETAILS LOOK NO FURTHER ASK FOR BiANCA: 714-262-5696, leave a message, include your #.
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LePort Montessori Irvine Spectrum

1 Technology Drive Bldgs. A H Irvine, CA

6 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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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Homestyle Jaycare

3808 E Palm Ave, ORANGE, CA

4 mi

starting at
$1475/mo
We are a fun filled Christian environment, that thrives on play base and social skill learning. We want to reach and teach the newest generation to love and have life skills. While we are play based , we do have a small curriculum that also allows us to learn basic preschool activities and life skills. Life skills include things like manners, healthy eating habits, social skills with friends and or adults. We will have your kiddos kindergarten ready in no time. Did I mention we also potty train, so no need to have your child potty trained before entering our program.
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LePort Montessori (Westpark)

1055 SAN MARINO IRVINE, CA

4 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
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 Westpark

1055 San Marino Irvine, CA

4 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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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Dynamic Transported After-school Program

14805 Jeffrey Rd Ste F Irvine, CA

6 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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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Tustin, CA

Pre-k programs in Tustin, 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 Tustin, 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 Tustin, 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 Tustin, 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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