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Find Trusted Preschools Near Me in Aliso Viejo, CA

We have 60 preschools in Aliso Viejo, CA! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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LITTLE BIG PRESCHOOL

27111 ALISO CREEK RD STE 100 ALISO VIEJO, CA

5.0(4)

1 mi

starting at
$1200/mo
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Preschool
We are a full-time preschool from 8:30am-6:00pm Little Big Preschool in Aliso Viejo in Orange County, CA seeks to provide affordable and quality childcare for children between the ages of 2-6. We are a school that cares about children’s physical, cognitive, and social emotional development. The teachers of this program strive to learn about the interests of the children and we base our lessons and activities around that. We also aim to get to know each family on a personal level so that we can better meet the needs of their children. At Little Big, we are passionate about providing a safe, developmentally appropriate, and fun learning environment for all children. We believe that every child is capable of learning and we aim to help each child be the best they can be academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Care Member says "Little big preschool has been such a transformative experience for our daughter. She has grown intellectually and emotionally. She looks forward to...

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Temple Beth El South Orange County Infant Toddler & Early Childhood Center

2A LIBERTY ALISO VIEJO, CA

5.0(8)

1 mi

starting at
$2100/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Cooperative
Faith based
Academic
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At our school, children thrive in a warm, nurturing, and secure environment with a spectacular teacher-to-student ratio and a full-time security guard on campus. We blend play-based learning with academic readiness, inspiring creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love for learning. With hands-on activities, caring teachers, and dynamic spaces to explore, our school is the perfect place for your child to grow, discover, and shine!

Care Member says "As a grandparent it gives me great joy to see our grandchildren having great fun while learning. Not only are they learning their ABCs but they are...

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Kiddieland Preschool

27101 Aliso Creek Road #154 Aliso Viejo, CA

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
Kiddieland Preschool established in 1994 in Aliso Viejo operates Monday through Friday. We welcome children between the ages of 18 months through 6 years old. Our wonderful thematic program is exciting and fun for our children. We also have an extremely interactive circle time when our children are introduced to the pledge of allegiance, Spanish, solar system, US presidents/states, and the typical ABC's and 123's. We offer full time and part time care. We also have been offerring effective potty training for the past 17 years.

Julia P. says "They take children starting at 18 months. Our daughter started here so timid but Kristin took her in like her own. We toured many schools and even tried...

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Shining Start Daycare

10 Falcon Crest Lane Aliso Viejo, CA

< 1 mi

In-Home daycare
Preschool
Child care
Here at Shining Start Daycare, we are a husband/wife team that offers a secure environment for your child to play, work and learn with other children and adults. We believe that children learn through active exploration and play that self-esteem is built on. As a home daycare, we have the ability to structure our program to be responsive to the needs of each child. We value diversity, welcoming pre-elementary children between the ages of 3 months and 6 years. Please visit our website for more information.
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ROBIN HOOD MONTESSORI INC

1 Nantais Aliso Viejo, CA

< 1 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
The Robin Hood Montessori School in Aliso Viejo, California provides childcare and preschool education for three month old to six year old children. Their Montessori curriculum and exciting environment stimulates the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth and fosters positive self-esteem. They are open from eight in the morning to five thirty in the afternoon. Flexible care schedules are available.
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Gymboree Play & Music / Gymboree Play & Music of Aliso Viejo

27131 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA

< 1 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Gymboree Play & Music-Aliso Viejo is an educational organization based in California that offers different services related to early childhood development. The company’s company academic classes and enrichment programs are geared towards infants to preschool children. Gymboree Play & Music utilizes a curriculum that supports physical, mental, and social growth.
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Kids Adventure Learning Center-Academy on the Hills

10 Mareblu Aliso Viejo, CA

< 1 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Academy on the Hills, located in Aliso Viejo, California, offers early care and education services to children between the ages of 6 months to 12 years old. The company’s pre-kindergarten programs focus on laying a good foundation by teaching and developing children’s core competencies. The company’s school-age programs include enrichment classes and summer camp activities.
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Niguel Children's Center

27102 Foxborough Aliso Viejo, CA

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
Niguel Children’s Center offers childcare and preschool programs. They provide affordable child care services and give each child a warm environment that encourages the development of socialization skills, independence and positive self-image. Established in 1980, it is located at 27102 Foxborough Aliso Viejo, CA.
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Kangaroo Family Day Care

19 Goldenrain Aliso Viejo, CA

< 1 mi

Child care
In-Home daycare
Kangaroo Family Day Care is a licensed center located in Aliso Viejo, CA. It has been providing child care services since 2002. It is a small family child care that offers lots of indoor and outdoor activities that your child will enjoy. It is a bilingual school with CPR and First aid trained staffs. They are open Mondays through Fridays from 7:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.
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Kristin's Kiddie Land

27101 Aliso Creek Rd Aliso Viejo, CA

< 1 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Kristin's Kiddie Land in Aliso Viejo, 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 kids from eighteen months to six years old.
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Canyon Vista Family YMCA

27800 Oak View Dr Aliso Viejo, CA

< 1 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Canyon Vista Family YMCA located in Aliso Viejo, CA is a Before and Afterschool Childcare facility that operates Mondays through Fridays from 6:45 AM to 6 PM. The center offers year round programs such as Before and Afterschool Care, Kindergarten Plus, Winter Break Camp, Spring Break Camp, and Summer Camp.
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Normandale Family Childcare

SUMMIT LAKE FOREST, CA

5.0(10)

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
Welcome to Normandale Family Child Care! We provide an atmosphere that is safe, loving, educational, and ideal for early childhood education. Our daycare is full of educational material, as we believe education should feed a child's growth. We will encourage learning through reading, writing, music, arts, crafts, and sensory development. We will also promote ways for your children to learn life skills. Outdoor activities are also incorporated in your child's day in a Safe, large, and beautiful backyard with play sets and activities in order to build strong bones and enable healthy fitness levels as they develop. Our program consists variety of activities for kids like: Inside Activities (Circle & Work Time): Math & Science, Language & Literacy, Practical Life, Art and Manipulative, Drawing, Painting, play dough, Cutting, Colors, Shapes, Sorting, Stacking, Filling & Dumping, Letters & Numbers, Music & Movement, Story & Audio Books, flannel board, Sing Songs, Yoga Class. Outside Activities (Physical Activities): Running, Bike, Push Cars, Wagon Pull, Sand Box, Water Table, Tossing and Catching, Role Play, Dress-up, Block Building, Puzzles, Table Games, Books & Stories, Art and Manipulative. Our Services: Quality care for infants, toddlers& preschoolers (3 months - 6 years old). Healthy Meals(Breakfast, Morning Snack, Lunch & Afternoon Snack). Weekend Care is Available Upon Request (Non-Traditional Hours including Weekend& Evenings). Extended hours available upon request for Daily Guests (Weekend & Evening). Liability Insurance included. Potty training. Sibling Discount. Our teachers are educated persons with more than 20 years of experience working with children. They are the mothers of wonderful kids and have excellent references. Qualifications: California State Child Care License # 304313673, Child Development Associate (CDA), Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certified, California Child Development Teacher Permits, Management in the school and child care settings Certified, BS Degree in Computer Engineering & Math, Electrocardiography Technician Certificate, DISC and Teamwork Certified, CPR/AED/First Aid Certified, Preventative Health and Safety Certified. Schedule a Tour and come visit us today! Text/Call (949)750-9494 now to get more information please.

Care Member says "My son has been at this loving program for the last year and has grown and developed so much!! The teachers and care givers provide a nurturing and...

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Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

25261 Paseo De Alicia Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)

2 mi

Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
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 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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LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY

34240 CAMINO CAPISTRANO CAPO BEACH, CA

4.8(4)

8 mi

Montessori
Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 3 more
Little Thinkers Montessori Academy is a nurturing and innovative Montessori Preschool committed to fostering the holistic development of young minds. Situated in a serene and stimulating environment, our academy embraces the principles of Maria Montessori, providing children with an enriching learning experience that lays the foundation for a lifetime of academic and personal success. At Little Thinkers, we believe in the intrinsic potential of every child and strive to cultivate their natural curiosity, creativity, and love for learning. Our carefully crafted Montessori curriculum is designed to empower students to explore, discover, and engage with their surroundings independently, at their own pace. Our classrooms are vibrant spaces where children are encouraged to think critically, problem-solve, and collaborate with their peers. Through hands-on activities and experiential learning opportunities, students develop essential skills such as concentration, coordination, and social-emotional intelligence. At the heart of our philosophy is a deep respect for each child's unique abilities and interests. Our dedicated team of certified Montessori educators provides personalized attention and guidance, nurturing the individual talents and passions of every child. Beyond academics, Little Thinkers Montessori Academy is committed to cultivating a strong sense of community and global citizenship. We instill values of empathy, respect, and responsibility, empowering children to become compassionate leaders and lifelong learners who make positive contributions to society. With a focus on holistic development and a commitment to excellence, Little Thinkers Montessori Academy is more than a preschool—it's a place where young minds flourish, dreams take root, and endless possibilities unfold. Join us on this journey of discovery, imagination, and growth.

Bill G. says "We have two children that attend. We love that it is multilingual. Our four year old was singing in Spanish this morning. They have a great core group of...

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Royale Family Day Care

5132 Royale Ave East Irvine, CA

5.0(3)

7 mi

Royale Family Day Care was established thinking of your children. Ms. Sheema and Ms. Kathryne has been taking care of kids for over 10+ years now and it is both their passion and dedication that led them to put up a home day care. Ms. Kathryne is an Early Childhood Educator and has been teaching children for a long time. Ms. Sheema has been taking care of children since high school and now pursuing her Early Childhood Education. You will love our in-home daycare. Our home is clean, organized and safe for children to learn and play. Children's safety is our number one priority. Through our play-based structure children learn while having fun! Our daycare is located at the Ranch Village near Irvine Valley College. We are located near I-5 and I-405. Your children will feel safe, loved and cared for. We can't wait to meet your family!

Phepsi says "Hi Kathryne thank you for saving my day as i go to work by taking care of my niece. Excellent service, a business with a heart."

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Donya’s Home Daycare

CULVER/WALNUT IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

10 mi

starting at
$1600/mo
Developmental (play-based)
International
Cooperative
Faith based
Academic
+ 4 more
Our focus here is to offer your children the care, comfort and love. The peace of mind that comes from knowing your child is in the safest hands. The mission of Donya's child care is to provide a safe, nurturing and recreational environment for all children. At Donya's Child care we take care of mental, emotional, and physical health, of the children. We make sure to provide healthy food for thought and body. We're more than just a home childcare, it’s more like a family and all the kids are like my own. I love working with kids and watching them grow into smart individuals!

Kayla B. says "We love Donya and her family, and feel so lucky to have found her daycare. We started looking for someone to look after our daughter when she was about 10...

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Fairyland Academy LLC

18 Los Abitos RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA

5.0(8)

9 mi

International
Waldorf
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Academic
+ 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, 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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Kiddos Daycare

2 CALLE RANCHERA # 2 RCHO STA MARG, CA

5.0(5)

9 mi

starting at
$1500/mo
International
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Hey families, my name is Aleyda. I have over 20 years of experience in providing home daycare services. I am licensed in CA with an associates degree in administration and training in pediatric CPR/First Aid. At Kiddos Daycare, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where young kids can thrive. Our mission is to provide a safe space of care through providing play-based activities, cultivating creativity, and giving individualized attention to each child. We believe in the importance of building strong relationships with families in our community, and we strive to support each child's unique development—emotionally, socially, and cognitively. Together, we create a joyful space where curiosity is encouraged, friendships blossom, and lifelong memories are made.

Care Member says "Aleyda genuinely enjoys caring for children. She will spend quality time with them, teach them, and ensure they’re enjoying themselves. At the end of...

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Mind Builder At The Hills

25052 Mawson Drive Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(5)

2 mi

I am a passionate professional licensed LVN, experienced with pediatrics, who decided to take care of your children at my home to give them a comfortable and safe environment! Details are listed below. *Services offered for children ages 3 months old to 12 years old. *Preschool curriculum. *Nutritional food. *Open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. *Hourly services on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays available by appointments only! We are located conveniently close to 5 Freeway (not even 1 mile away) but we are nestled in a quiet, clean and safe neighborhood. Come and see me please. Space is limited. I am committed to provide each child with quality services and create a safe and secured environment wherein they can jump start abilities, learn, enjoy and have fun. Also, to give parents and guardians assurance that their children are in good hands. PHILOSOPHY: * Educate child in a holistic approach: mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. * Design innovative programs to provide child with opportunities to stimulate and develop growth and progress. * Provide activities that will enhance their love for learning. * Maximize their inherent potentials and skills. * Create a safe and secured environment where staff, children and parents learn from each other in harmony and peace. * Support individuals who have social, cultural, and religious differences through communication and appreciation. * Cater to child's individual and unique needs.

Angela J says "Where do I start? Mind Builder at Laguna Hills is absolutely amazing! All three of my children have gone to this home daycare. My oldest is 7 years old and...

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A To Z Home Daycare

4056 Williwaw Dr Irvine, CA

5.0(1)

10 mi

My philosophy as a teacher and a caregiver is to provide a safe, loving, and educational environment. I believe that the first five years are essential in a child's life. LEARNING: I will foster a learning environment by providing: - learning through sensory and educational toys - educational activities and hands-on-materials - learning with music - repetitive techniques to learn ABCs, counting, and putting words together - a sharing and caring environment As your child grows with me, so will the learning. I have a quality, loving childcare in a safe and clean environment. I have a talent for bringing the best out of your child, and I will appreciate spending time with your child. I am also a great listener and will make sure to satisfy your child's needs. QUALIFICATIONS: A Social Services Licensed Daycare. Certified Preschool teacher by the State of California. Completed the ECE units, enjoyed it a lot and I have a lot of energy to teach children everything that I have learned. I taught in preschools, and most of all, I enjoy stimulating children's intelligence. Certified CPR / First Aid A member of the Orange County Childcare Association I invite you to call and schedule a tour.

Care Member says "Our family feels so lucky to have Rene as our kids’ caregiver. She is caring, loving, and truly amazing at what she does. Our kids adore her and look...

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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Aliso Viejo, CA

Preschools in Aliso Viejo, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

LITTLE BIG PRESCHOOL

Little big preschool has been such a transformative experience for our daughter. She has grown intellectually and emotionally. She looks...

- Care member

Temple Beth El South Orange County Infant Toddler & Early Childhood Center

As a grandparent it gives me great joy to see our grandchildren having great fun while learning. Not only are they learning their ABCs but...

- Care member

Kiddieland Preschool

They take children starting at 18 months. Our daughter started here so timid but Kristin took her in like her own. We toured many schools...

- Julia P.

FAQs for finding preschools near you in Aliso Viejo, CA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Aliso Viejo, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Aliso Viejo, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Aliso Viejo, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Aliso Viejo, CA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Aliso Viejo, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Aliso Viejo, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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