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

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Primanti Montessori Academy

10947 Valley Home Avenue Whittier, CA

5.0(1)

5 mi

Montessori
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Primanti Montessori Academy is a Montessori school located in Whittier serving the cities of La Habra, Buena Park, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights and La Mirada. Our Infant Program starts Infants from 6-Weeks. Our Montessori Program includes Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary School and Middle School. We offer both Part-Time & Full-Time programs such as 2 days, 3 days, half-days and Full-Time. Our Business hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. We also offer FREE Breakfast, Hot Lunch and three Snacks. Our Enrichment Program includes Music, Soccer, Dance, Ballet, Computers, Chess, Homework Club, Discovery Science, Chinese, Spanish, Yoga, Zumba Free of Charge. All our Enrichment Classes are FREE and included in the Tuition. We have low tuition rates and we accept all government programs. We accept weekly and monthly tuition. We also have a Summer Camp during the Summer that includes Field Trips, Water Activities and Special Guests for various fun activities in addition to our enriched Academic Program. Our Montessori program is year around and we are closed only for 12 Public Holidays. We do not have yearly binding contracts and you can enroll and withdraw any time. We offer a Free Trial Day before enrollment for children to come and experience what we offer. All our teachers are fingerprinted and, approved and screened by Child Abuse Registry, FBI and Department of Justice. Our quality staff includes Montessori certified teachers. Our classrooms are filled with warmth and beauty. They are welcoming bright spaces full of beautiful Montessori materials. Each individual environment is carefully designed to meet the needs of children. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a modern Media and Computer Center to integrate new cutting-edge technology into our curriculum. Montessori is a scientific method developed by Dr. Maria Montessori (the first female physician in Italy), for educating children from infancy through high school. Please call us at 562-943-0246 to schedule a tour and for promotions. Email - PrimantiMontessoriAcademy@gmail.com

Ella G says "Primanti Montessori Academy not just offers the best program for kids to learn, it also provides a warm & educational environment for toddlers to grow! The...

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Gateway Montessori & Preschool

14121 Coteau Dr Whittier CA 90604 Whittier, CA

3.0(3)

5 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to Gateway Montessori Preschool. We are so pleased that you have stopped by our location in Whittier, Our facility offers an innovative and creative Montessori program for children ages 3mon - 6 years. Offering a bespoke curriculum for your young child that is rooted in the Montessori tradition, we aim to nurture the hearts, minds, and souls of all children entering our doors. Our classroom environment is carefully designed to encourage children to grow through interaction and individuality, as children learn through hands-on experience with lessons along the way. Our classrooms are designed with areas of practical life, sensorial, math, language, cultural and manipulative materials. The materials in each of these curriculum areas reinforce the underlying objectives of concentration, order, coordination and independence. Our curriculum also consists of weekly themes. Programs Gateway Montessori Preschool offers programs specifically designed to support the unique developmental stages of children ages 16 months through kindergarten. Academically, emotionally, and socially, children thrive in our programs as they interact with their environment through student choice, hands-on materials, mixed-age classrooms, and the comprehensive Montessori curriculum. Gateway Montessori offers the following levels of education: Infant - 3month to 18 month Toddler - Ages 18-36 months Preschool - Ages 3-6 years

Care Member says "My almost 2 year old son is enrolled at gateway Montessori. I see professional women caring for our children. I believe every one has different...

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Bright Steps Academy Preschool

7939 Crowndale Ave. Whittier, CA

3 mi

The Bright Steps Academy was founded in 2021 by Maral Natalie Kalayci, in a warm & welcoming home-based environment to provide students with a unique educational experience that is truly a "cut above", helping children prepare for what the future holds in today's modern era and keeping up with the ever-changing standards of education. The Academy strives to educate our students through a S.T.E.A.M and Play based curriculum. Our Goal and Philosophy is to prepare them Mentally, Emotionally, and Physically to successfully enter Kindergarten and beyond by exposing them to various modalities of learning. Our Mission is to enhance their social skills, fine & gross motor skills, creative expression, literacy, math and science skills - all while having fun in a devoted and nurturing environment.
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SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS PRE-SCHOOL

15215 JANINE DR WHITTIER, CA

4 mi

Academic
Faith based
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
Our facilities are bright welcoming, we offer spacious classrooms and a large, beautiful playground! Your child/children will be nurtured by our loving and caring staff. They will develop social and academic development through our structured schedule and environment!
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Happiness Daycare

15346 Ashley Ct. Whittier, CA

5 mi

Happiness Daycare is safe, loving and fun daycare located in the safe and gated community of Ravello inside the Whittwood Towncenter. It is run by a teacher who taught for more than 10 years Pre-K, K and 1st grade. Happiness Daycare provides an age appropriate preschool curriculum which teaches children the foundations to be successful in Kindergarten. There is potty training, healthy meals, arts and crafts, birthday celebrations, picture day, Holiday Celebrations and even teaches kids how to brush their teeth. Come check us out! You'll be surprised!
Daycare openings for newborn to 12 years old. I am a licensed family daycare provider in a loving home in the city of Whittier. We provide healthy meals and snacks throughout the day. Morning and after school is also available. I also provide drop off to school and pick up as well. I offer pre-kindergarten program for ages 2yrs to 5 yrs old. Summer field trips, we celebrate birthdays and have lots of fun. CPR and First Aid certified. We are open 24 hours and 7days a week. Please call to schedule an appointment.

Whittier Presbyterian Pre-School

14061 2nd St Whittier, CA

4 mi

Preschool
Whittier Presbyterian Preschool in Whittier, 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 families and preschool kids.

Kids & Blocks Inc

10262 Colima Rd Whittier, CA

5 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Kids & Blocks Incorporated is a state licensed, non-sectarian early childhood and daycare provider located at 10262 Colima Road, Whittier, California. The center provides care services to prekindergarten and kindergarten children five days a week, from Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM until 6:00 in the evening.

Options - State Preschool - Loma Vista

11544 Mina Ave Whittier, CA

4 mi

Preschool
Child care
Options located at 11544 Mina Avenue, Whittier, California offers basic childcare and learning services. The school's hours of operation is from eight AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It also offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also provides before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.

LITTLE TOT'S DAYCARE

15255 Starbuck St Whittier, CA

5 mi

Preschool
Child care
Little Tot's Daycare located at 15255 Starbuck Street, Whittier, California, offers standard childcare and learning services. The center is open from six AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.

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10424 Mills Ave Whittier, CA

5 mi

Preschool
In-Home daycare
Child care
Options located at 10424 Mills Avenue, Whittier, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school's hours of operation is from six-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It also offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.

Plaza De La Raza Child Development Services, Inc.

12620 Broadway Whittier, CA

< 1 mi

Child care
Plaza De La Raza Child Development Services is a child care company based in Whittier, California that offers a wide range of early care and learning services geared towards young children. The company offers its services on full-time and part-time schedules all year-round. The company’s mission is to support low-income families and help prepare kids for their transition into kindergarten.
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SOUTH HILLS ACADEMY

1600 E FRANCISQUITO AVE WEST COVINA, CA

5.0(1)

8 mi

International
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
Welcome to South Hills Academy! Where We Inspire - We Empower - and We Live By Example! We believe every child has the potential to thrive, and we're dedicated to providing an environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and growth. Start in our PRESCHOOL, focused on early academic prep, structured learning, and a nurturing environment. In K-5 ELEMENTARY, our small classes prioritize Christ-centered learning and high academic standards. MIDDLE SCHOOL and HIGH SCHOOL students will benefit from small, focused classes, scholarship opportunities, and a preparation track that's geared toward college success.

Shaquawn-Wells S. says " I am an alumni, I have a child that has graduated from this school as well as one who is currently enrolled in the 2nd grade. They're awesome!"

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Salzar Family Child Care

8430 Imperial Hwy Downey, CA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Hi, My name is Maria and I offer 24 hours 7 days a week, ages 0-12. I have 12 years of experience with young children and I am a pre-school teacher.

Mayra S. says "We absolutely love Maria. She is such a wonderful sitter that watched our little boy for about 2 years. I always felt like he was in a safe place and loves...

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FIRST EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF CERRITOS

11330 166TH ST CERRITOS, CA

5.0(8)

9 mi

Preschool
Child care
We aim to serve our students and their families in a God-honoring, professional manner every day. We are committed to providing our children with the academic and spiritual foundation they need for their continued success. We are proud to become the only preschool in our community that offers Chinese or Spanish as a second language option. Our transitional kindergarten students learn to read using intensive phonics, and all our students are taught love of God, love of family, love of learning, and love and respect for others. After-school and extra-curricular programs such as dance, and music are intended to satisfy students' social, artistic, and athletic interests.

Care Member says "We attend this church so we trust our kids to preschool here. All preschool teachers are so loving and caring. We highly recommend FECC preschool to...

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Children's Nature Academy

6320 Passons Blvd P.O. Box 33 Pico Rivera, CA

5.0(2)

4 mi

Location: Our program is a State Licensed Facility located in the city of Pico Rivera, California. (Off Paramount Blvd between Whittier and Washington). We are qualified teachers in the field of Early Childhood Education with many years of experience teaching children fun age appropriate curriculum to develop their individual skills. Our Mission: Providing a safe program that encourages children to explore, be creative and develop life skills in an inspired nature preschool Where Learning Bee-comes Fun! At Children's Nature Academy, we believe that children are continuous learners who acquire skills through experiences using their senses within their surroundings. Nature plays an important role as we are humans with questions of where, why &amp; how. Every challenge or obstacle helps a child develop &amp; understand in order to prepare them for life as it evolves. About: We are a Program inspired by Forest School, Waldorf, Reggio &amp; Montessori. The child to teacher ratio is 7:1 providing a high quality class experience. Our curriculum is emergent constructivist, focusing on the child's interests and following seasonal themes. Our DLI (Dual Language Immersion) in Spanish is intergraded throughout the day. A child's week consists of: ESTREAM (Environment, Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts &amp; Mathematic) activities. We focus on emotions during social circle time &amp; learning stations. Enrollment: Our Pre-K Program is year round and we reach out to interested families as spots become available. The children enrolled are Pre-K 2 to 6 years old. School Age 6-10 years old after school and for school breaks (Spring, Autumn &amp; Summer). Please see our website at children's nature academy dot com (childrensnatureacademy.com) Tuition Includes: Nutritious snacks/meals, personal water cup, curriculum, events &amp; most field trips. For Interviews/Tours, information about FREE or Low Tuition please fill out an interest form on our website! LIC198020935

Molly says "I worked with Nubia when she was previously an administrative assistant at my school. She is very organized and always on top of what needs to be done. When...

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La Habra Montessori Preschool Daycare

230 S. Idaho St La Habra, CA

5.0(3)

7 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
We provide safe, nurturing and affordable childcare to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, Kindergarten and school age kids. Tuition includes all in house programs and nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks. We follow the Montessori curriculum. Our child centered curriculum is child friendly and children learn at their own pace. Montessori material is used to teach concepts in math, language, geography and science. We do dance, art, crafts, music and movement. We accept all state funded programs. We have an exciting summer camp which includes, fun and educational field trips and many in house programs such as petting zoos, water slides, magic shows to keep our kids busy. We also teach math, language and writing during summer to prepare our children for the next academic year. We offer extended daycare after 6:30 p.m (Extra fee may apply.)

Deanna K says "I love this school for my 2 daughters. They really do care for/about the children. They are not just another number to this facility. The owners care more...

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Ad Astra Preschool

132 N. Greenwood Ave. Montebello, CA

5.0(2)

4 mi

We are a fully licensed preschool &amp; child care program, currently enrolling students 2-5 years old. At Ad Astra, we believe in setting a foundation for students to be life-long learners and independent thinkers. Our home-style atmosphere provides children with a safe, loving environment fostering kindness and respect. We provide a high quality, engaging curriculum with a combined approach of play-based and academic learning. Activities are based upon each individual child's level and interests. Learning is self-directed as well as teacher-guided. Small student to teacher ratio allows for maximum student comfort and individualized attention. Ad Astra Preschool is a perfect transition between infancy and kindergarten readiness. About the school: - Hours- 8:00am - 2:00pm - After school Care- 2:00pm - 5:00pm - AM snack, lunch, and PM snack provided - Digital Sign-In/Out. Also get real-time updates, notes, and pictures throughout the day via a secure school website/app. About the owner/teacher: - 20 years experience working with children - Former LAUSD and K12 Online School teacher - Former speech therapist assistant - CPR/First Aid certified - Experience working with gifted children, special needs, and Montessori philosophy. Lic# 198018822

E. N says "One of the biggest fears we have as parents is making the right choice when choosing a child care provider. If you are struggling like me simply because you...

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Sower After-school Program

405 N BASQUE AVE Fullerton, CA

10 mi

Sower After-School Program provides safe and nurturing after-school care for K-6th grade children in a comfortable home environment. Healthy snacks are provided daily and pick-ups can be arranged for nearby schools (Fisler and Fern Drive). Your child will be well cared for by an experienced former teacher.
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Little Acorn Montessori Academy

1957 Huntington Dr Alhambra, CA

8 mi

Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Little Acorn Montessori Academy Preschool in Alhambra, CA accepts children from 18 months through kindergarten for half-day, full-day and extended-day care schedules. Each of our classrooms are filled with beautiful materials, and child-sized furniture. Our playground includes bike trails and a large area for physical activity, an organic herb/vegetable garden, and more. Tours are offered daily by appointment, and parents are encouraged to visit during the morning hours so the core Montessori work time can be observed and fully understood.

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

Pre-K Schools in Whittier, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Primanti Montessori Academy

Primanti Montessori Academy not just offers the best program for kids to learn, it also provides a warm & educational environment for...

- Ella G

Gateway Montessori & Preschool

My almost 2 year old son is enrolled at gateway Montessori. I see professional women caring for our children. I believe every one has...

- Care member

SOUTH HILLS ACADEMY

I am an alumni, I have a child that has graduated from this school as well as one who is currently enrolled in the 2nd grade. They're...

- Shaquawn-Wells S.

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

Pre-k programs in Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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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