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Preschools in Laguna Beach, CA are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF LAGUNA BEACH

My daughter has attended Montessori for 3 years now and we have had the most wonderful experience. If I could use one word to describe...

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FREE CHAPEL PRESCHOOL

class size is small. Administration is very respectful and on top of what's going on in the classrooms. I love that its a Christian academy.

- Georgia I.

Kiddie Academy of Mission Viejo

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

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MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF LAGUNA BEACH

340 ST. ANN'S DRIVE LAGUNA BEACH, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1300/mo
Montessori
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
For over 50 years, we’ve been proud to serve the Laguna Beach community with an authentic Montessori approach for children ages 2 to 6. Our mission is simple yet powerful: “A gifted program for every child.” Rooted in Montessori principles, our nurturing and thoughtfully prepared environment supports each child’s natural...

Care Member says "My daughter has attended Montessori for 3 years now and we have had the most wonderful experience. If I could use one word to describe Montessori, I...

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Marinia Academy Alternative Education Center

1968 S. Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Special needs
Kindergarten
Preschool
+ 1 more
Marinia Academy provides In-home Childcare to children with developmental delays, learning challenges, or disabilities. We also provide Reading Therapy, IEP Tutoring, and ABA Therapy. Our childcare team is trained to provide mentally stimulating learning activities, homework help, meal prep, and light cleaning.
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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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Montessori School of Laguna Beach

340 Saint Anns Dr Laguna Beach, CA

1.0(1)
Preschool
Montessori School of Laguna Beach located at 340 Saint Anns Drive, Laguna Beach, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school...
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Chabad Preschool

30804 Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA

Child care
Preschool
Chabad Preschool is a licensed childcare and early education provider located at 30804 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, California. It provides a warm and nurturing environment for children ages 2-5, where they can grow and develop emotional, cognitive and physical skills. The school also offers enrichment classes to stimulate and...
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Pattis Preschool

2090 Ocean Way Laguna Beach, CA

Child care
Preschool
Patti’s Preschool offers an individualized approach to each child’s needs. It provides preschool and childcare services. Established in 2006, it is located at 2090 Ocean Way Laguna Beach CA. Operating hours are Mondays through Fridays from 6:30am to 6:00pm.
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FREE CHAPEL PRESCHOOL

2777 MCGAW AVE IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Kindergarten
Preschool
+ 1 more
Give your child a strong foundation for life at our Christian preschool! We believe in nurturing the whole child—spiritually, academically, and socially—within a warm, loving, faith-centered environment. Through Bible stories, hands-on learning, and creative play, we help preschoolers discover God’s love while building...

Georgia I. says "class size is small. Administration is very respectful and on top of what's going on in the classrooms. I love that its a Christian academy."

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Kiddie Academy of Mission Viejo

25521 MUIRLANDS BLVD MISSION VIEJO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

24572 Southhampton Ct Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(4)
Patty's Home Preschool is licensed for 14 children. Over 25 years experience. Infant / Toddler / Preschool / Dedicated to provide quality care and encourage children the love for learning so they could excel in Kindergarten and beyond. Patty's Home Preschool is regulated by the "Child Care Division Community Care...

Alexanra G. says "My husband and I could not be happier with Ms. Patty and her family home daycare. The care, love and attention she shows to each one of the children is...

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Kiddie Academy of Costa Mesa

1815 ANAHEIM AVE COSTA MESA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Ms. Ruby's Montessori

6 Mesquite IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Cooperative
International
Montessori
Academic
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
Ms. Ruby's Montessori a licensed In-Home daycare nestled in the safe city of Irvine, offering an open floor plan for our students. We have a full day program where students are exposed to learning their numbers, alphabets and reading. They have the freedom to explore, learn, and navigate their way through all the exciting...

Care Member says "Ms. Ruby Montessori School creates a truly exceptional learning environment where children grow academically, emotionally, and socially. The kids are...

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CHRIST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

25382 MACKENZIE ST LAGUNA HILLS, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1255/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith 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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Charmsical Child Care

109 Goldenrod Irvine, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

My name is Jenean. I am 50 yrs old. I've have been caring for children over 35 years. I have three of my own, along with two loving huskies. In my loving care is where a child's development takes center stage! I implement a robust preschool curriculum to foster essential skills, while providing a fun and safe haven for...

Care Member says "I wish we had found Miss Jenean sooner! We went through 7 nannies in 18 months before we found her. She is absolutely incredible! Everything you see in...

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Busy Lil Bees Preschool & Daycare

23892 Via Astorga Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(2)
Hello families ~ Busy Lil Bees preschool and daycare is a small licensed in-home daycare that offers a preschool program. The goal of Busy Lil Bees is to nurture the child's emotional, intellectual, social and physical development all in the comfort of a home setting. A little bit about myself: I am a mother of 3 great...

Megan T. says "I feel so lucky to have found Busy lil bees daycare/preschool for my son, who is 2 yrs old. The transition to a new daycare for me was a bit overwhelming...

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

2A LIBERTY ALISO VIEJO, CA

5.0(9)

State license verified

starting at
$2100/mo
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
+ 4 more
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...

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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Kiddie Academy of Irvine

16655 NOYES AVE IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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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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SAN JUAN MONTESSORI

32143 ALIPAZ ST SAN JUAN CAPO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1150/mo
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
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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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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Leeanne's Littles

26255 Las Flores Unit A Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
Leeanne's Littles is a State Licensed Daycare with a warm and caring atmosphere. We provide open areas for play, both inside and out, stations for art, music, and pretend play. Our main goal is to ensure every child feels comfortable while under our care. We want to help them develop socially, as well as emotionally, and...

Emily L. says "My son loves his time here, and I love that I don't have to worry about him when I'm gone! She treats him as if he were one of her own kids."

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Laguna Beach, CA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, CA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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