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

CHRIST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

My husband and I are beyond grateful that we found Christ Community Preschool for our oldest son. After a Google search for preschools near...

- Natalie F.

4874 - Everbrook Academy of Irvine

Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with...

- Kayla S.

Early Learner Montessori Home

We are incredibly grateful to Miss Denise and Shania for their loving care of our daughters over the years. Our older daughter attended this...

- Care member

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CHRIST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

25382 MACKENZIE ST LAGUNA HILLS, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1255/mo
Academic
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
We are a non-profit, faith based preschool serving families in South Orange County. We believe each child is a gift from God. Children are individuals with spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs that need to be met with developmental and academic curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment. Christ...

Natalie F. says "My husband and I are beyond grateful that we found Christ Community Preschool for our oldest son. After a Google search for preschools near our house,...

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4874 - Everbrook Academy of Irvine

16498 ROYAL OAK IRVINE, CA

3.0(2)

State license verified

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially,...

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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Early Learner Montessori Home

7 HICKORY IRVINE, CA

5.0(7)
starting at
$1950/mo
Montessori
Preschool
In-Home daycare
At the heart of our exceptional Montessori program is a genuine dedication and deep respect for the children in our care. This commitment creates a nurturing environment where children feel loved, supported, and secure within a consistent and well-structured setting—allowing them to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential....

Care Member says "We are incredibly grateful to Miss Denise and Shania for their loving care of our daughters over the years. Our older daughter attended this daycare and...

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Bright Beginner Preschool

1 Enfilade Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0(4)
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...

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Pomegranate Lake Forest Preschool

20931 PARKRIDGE LAKE FOREST, CA

5.0(2)
starting at
$1390/mo
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Welcome to our Montessori-Reggio inspired preschool, a nurturing and innovative educational environment located in the heart of Lake Forest, CA. Our preschool operates from a beautifully designed home, meticulously tailored to meet the needs of our young learners. At our preschool, we blend the Montessori method with Reggio...

Perry E. says "I am absolutely thrilled with the experience my child has had at Pomegranate School! My child has been going here about two years now. She loves Ms....

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SAN JUAN MONTESSORI

32143 ALIPAZ ST SAN JUAN CAPO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1150/mo
Academic
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Kindergarten
Child care
At San Juan Montessori, our mission is to provide an exceptional, child-centered educational experience that fosters a lifelong love of learning, empowers young minds to reach their full potential, and cultivates responsible, compassionate, and globally-aware citizens. We are committed to upholding the principles of Maria...

Hailey X. says "My son has been attending for about 6 months now. They are truly amazing, we were at a different Montessori school before and they were fine, but this...

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Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

26462 Towne Centre Drive Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, where your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment. At our beautiful Foothill Ranch location, your child will take advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings and patios that allow for an indoor-outdoor classroom flow. Now enrolling for...

Rebecca G. says "Excellent school. My two boys went here until recently, and we only switched because a new Guidepost sister school was opening up that offered Spanish...

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Bright Childcare

29832 Hiddenwood Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(23)

State license verified

Hi. My name is Mariam and I especially enjoy working with small groups of children at my licensed family daycare. The children will participate in a daily, professional enrichment program that teaches arts & crafts, music, pre-math and pre-reading skills, social skills and much more. Your child will bring home daily activity...

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...

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Abc Daycare

14 Lilac Irvine, CA

5.0(3)
Hello Neighbors, I have lived in Irvine for the past 9 years. I'm a mother of a 7 year old daughter and 3 year old son. I have over seven years of experience in education and daycare facilities and currently hold a CPR First Aid certificate. I've previously held a CDA (Child Development Associate) certification. We have...

Gloria T. says "My son loves this daycare. He looks forward to going everyday and is so excited to see Ms Kim. My son was an extremely picky eater but since attending...

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Chai Tots Chabad Of Irvine

5010 BARRANCA PKWY IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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!"

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Siepideh Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare

25212 Monte Verde Drive Laguna Niguel, CA

4.7(13)

State license verified

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...

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Nobis Preschool - Dana Point

26153 VICTORIA BLVD DANA POINT, CA

4.5(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1640/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Our program is centered on the belief that the first few years of a child’s life are critical for their developmental foundation and socialization. We believe that by providing a home-like environment that is safe, comfortable, and loving, a child’s creativity will be nurtured. The philosophy of this Center is a holistic...

Aria D. says "The teachers are really great with the kids. The program is great in getting the kids to interact with each other. They are always very accommodating to the...

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Lake Forest Family Daycare

22832 Aspan St. Lake Forest, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

May has been working with children for two decades now and has made taking care of them her lifelong passion. She has a degree in child development, has worked at college campus daycares, centers, at home family daycares, and eventually opened up her own family daycare in 2015 in San Marcos. After five years of wonderful...

Min says "Both of my kids (age 4 and 2) have been going to May's home daycare since Fall 2020. I feel comfortable that her daycare is licensed and clean. She follows...

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McDowell School

29028 ALOMA AVE LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
McDowell School offers exceptional care and education, starting with our infant program, and grows with your children as they transition through preschool into elementary school. We successfully bridge the real world with the classroom through a challenging and enriched curriculum. Within our optimal classroom settings we can...
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LePort Montessori (Westpark)

1055 SAN MARINO IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Day Care
Kindergarten
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....
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7703 - Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood

4980 IRVINE BLVD IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Early childhood education and quality child care are essential for supporting today’s families. We’re proud to provide stability, reliability, and a unique learning experience for your child. This is much more than simply daycare. Montessori Unlimited represents one of the largest networks of authentic Montessori schools in the...

Mayah C. says "My daughter has been going to this school for almost 2 years and every day I am blown away by the level of care she is in. She feels so loved by her...

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LePort Montessori Irvine Westpark

1055 San Marino Irvine, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
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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Everbrook Academy of Irvine

16498 Royal Oak Irvine, CA

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially,...
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DANA POINT MONTESSORI

33501 DEL OBISPO ST DANA POINT, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Montessori
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
Welcome to Dana Point Montessori Preschool. We are a private school serving South Orange County for over 15 years and as of March 2019 are under new ownership. Schedule a tour and come see our classroom and playground plans & improvements! Our school is located only 5 minutes from the beach and 3 minutes from the 5...
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Orange Kids

117 Treehouse Irvine, CA

We understand how difficult raising a child for full-time working parents may be, from nutrition to their behavior, exploring their hidden talents to teaching them arts & music, and all in a safe environment. Our Lovely trained Staff in Orange Kids Family Child Care are licensed child care and educated with CPR...
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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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