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| Canyon Montessori Center | 761 S. Weir Canyon, Anaheim Hills | | 714.974.1365 | www.canyonmontessoricenter.com | www.canyonmontessoricenter.com | Canyon Montessori Center offers an individualized academic program that is carefully planned to promote independence and optimum scholastic achievement to fit each individual child. In addition to academic subjects, every student participates in an enrichment program that consists of Music, Art appreciation,Spanish, French, Science, and Physical Education.
Canyon Montessori Center students also have the opportunity to participate in an extracurricular program consisting of Dance, Swimming, Martial Arts, Gymnastics and Music. Owned and managed by a Montessori educator of 23 years, Canyon Montessori Center believes in nurturing the whole child, thus provides a program that supports the academic, social, physical and emotional growth of each child. Ages Served: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary 1st-3rd Grade. | |
| Carden Academy of Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach, 714.536.1441 | | | www.cardenacademyinc.org | www.cardenacademyinc.org | Ages Served: Preschool to Grade 8
It’s time to hop aboard the “Green Train” at Carden Academy of Huntington Beach. Discover what makes our earth a unique place. Campers will learn through hands-on activities, field trips, crafts and games how important they are in the process of protecting our environment. June 22 – August 31st. | |
| Carden Conservatory | 5702 Clark Dr. | Huntington Beach | 714.840.5127 | www.cardenconservatory.com | www.cardenconservatory.com | Ages Served Preschool thru 8th grade
Join the fun at our 2009 Summer Camp! Children will participate in daily academics, arts and crafts, sports, and field trips in a safe, caring environment. Academic tutoring and private music/art lessons are also available. Customized days and hours. | Carden Conservatory 5702 Clark Dr., Huntington Beach 714.840.5127 Ages Served Preschool thru 8th grade
Join the fun at our 2009 Summer Camp! Children will participate in daily academics, arts and crafts, sports, and field trips in a safe, caring environment. Academic tutoring and private music/art lessons are also available. Customized days and hours. |
| Carden School | 11537 Grovedale Drive | Whittier | 562.694.1879 | www.cardenschool.com | www.cardenschool.com | Ages Served: Preschool through Junior High
We provide a complete curriculum for children from preschool age through junior high. Carden School offers a 1/20 teacher/student ratio The strong academic curriculum includes language arts, foreign language, computers, science and advanced math, with “extras” such as art, music, field trips, Sports, and Chess Club. | Carden School 11537 Grovedale Drive, Whittier 562.694.1879 Ages Served: Preschool through Junior High
We provide a complete curriculum for children from preschool age through junior high. Carden School offers a 1/20 teacher/student ratio The strong academic curriculum includes language arts, foreign language, computers, science and advanced math, with “extras” such as art, music, field trips, Sports, and Chess Club. |
| Children's Village | 1510 Brookhollow Dr. | Santa Ana | 714.751.5437 | www.southcoastchildcare.com | www.southcoastchildcare.com | Ages Served: 18 months to 11 years
Providing quality childcare since 1991 with large classrooms, up-to-date equipment, grass playground, play structures, swings, and patio areas in a caring and educational environment. Qualified teachers enrich each child's daily life with group activities, music and arts. Parent participation is encouraged. Potty training available. | Children's Village 1510 Brookhollow Dr., Santa Ana 714.751.5437 Ages Served: 18 months to 11 years
Providing quality childcare since 1991 with large classrooms, up-to-date equipment, grass playground, play structures, swings, and patio areas in a caring and educational environment. Qualified teachers enrich each child's daily life with group activities, music and arts. Parent participation is encouraged. Potty training available. |
| Christ Lutheran School | 760 Victoria St. | Costa Mesa | 949.548.6866 | christcm.com | christcm.com | Christ Lutheran School offers a unique and special educational opportunity in a Christian setting for families with children ages 3 through eighth grade. The caring and loving family atmosphere provides a learning environment where your child can flourish and develop the gifts and talents they have been blessed. They will grow through the WASC accredited school educational curriculum and the many additional programs offered children in music, arts, and physical education. | Christ Lutheran School 760 Victoria St., Costa Mesa 949.548.6866 Christ Lutheran School offers a unique and special educational opportunity in a Christian setting for families with children ages 3 through eighth grade. The caring and loving family atmosphere provides a learning environment where your child can flourish and develop the gifts and talents they have been blessed. They will grow through the WASC accredited school educational curriculum and the many additional programs offered children in music, arts, and physical education. |
| Crescent Avenue Christian Preschool | 5600 Crescent Avenue | Buena Park | 714.828.8090 | www.cacpreschool.com | www.cacpreschool.com | Ages Served: 2 ½ (must be fully toilet trained) through Pre-K
Crescent Avenue Christian Preschool believes the presence and love of Jesus should be interwoven within the entire school day. We provide a full day care with a sound educational program. We are open Monday through Friday from 6:30am – 6:15pm. At Crescent Avenue Christian Preschool, our children learn by DOING!
| Crescent Avenue Christian Preschool 5600 Crescent Avenue, Buena Park 714.828.8090 Ages Served: 2 ½ (must be fully toilet trained) through Pre-K
Crescent Avenue Christian Preschool believes the presence and love of Jesus should be interwoven within the entire school day. We provide a full day care with a sound educational program. We are open Monday through Friday from 6:30am – 6:15pm. At Crescent Avenue Christian Preschool, our children learn by DOING!
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| Fairmont Private Schools | | | 714.765.6300 | www.fairmontschools.com/ocfamily | www.fairmontschools.com/ocfamily | Six OC campuses in Anaheim, Anaheim Hills and Tustin
Ages Served: Preschool to Grade 12
With a 55-year reputation for educational excellence, Fairmont prepares preschool and early elementary students for success in upper grades. Our caring, experienced teachers present key academic concepts in a fun, creative environment. In Fairmont’s accelerated program, kindergarteners become confident readers and first graders learn to write in cursive. | |
| Fulbright Montessori Academy | 20411 James Bay Cir | Lake Forest | 949.583.9292 | www.fulbrightmontessori.com | www.fulbrightmontessori.com | Ages Served: 2 years old - First Grade At Fulbright Montessori, we are committed to the education of the heart and mind of our children in an atmosphere of kindness, respect and intellectual discovery! Fulbright Montessori is a beautiful, must-see facility and offers a highly educated and caring staff, potty training, keyed entry, summer camp, extended care, Spanish, music, art, computers and much more!!! | Fulbright Montessori Academy 20411 James Bay Cir, Lake Forest 949.583.9292 Ages Served: 2 years old - First Grade At Fulbright Montessori, we are committed to the education of the heart and mind of our children in an atmosphere of kindness, respect and intellectual discovery! Fulbright Montessori is a beautiful, must-see facility and offers a highly educated and caring staff, potty training, keyed entry, summer camp, extended care, Spanish, music, art, computers and much more!!! |
Gordon & Sklar Early Childhood Center Temple Beth El | 2A Liberty | Aliso Viejo | 949.362.3999 | www.tbesoc.org | www.tbesoc.org | From Mommy & Me through Kindergarten we offer a program to grow with from 10 months to 6 years of age. Our beautiful facility is bright and welcoming. Placement of children is based on developmental readiness as well as chronological age. Enrichment classes include: Hebrew, Science, Math, Sports and Music. | Gordon & Sklar Early Childhood Center Temple Beth El 2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo 949.362.3999 From Mommy & Me through Kindergarten we offer a program to grow with from 10 months to 6 years of age. Our beautiful facility is bright and welcoming. Placement of children is based on developmental readiness as well as chronological age. Enrichment classes include: Hebrew, Science, Math, Sports and Music. |
| Gymboree Play & Music | Anaheim Hills 714.283.4386 Santa Ana/Irvine 949.852.8855 | | | gymboreeclasses.com | gymboreeclasses.com | Join us for our fun, interactive and educational classes for Newborns through five years old. Each program incorporates fundamental, engaging songs and activities that help to build your child's cognitive, social and physical skills. Visit for more details or call now to schedule a Free Preview. | Gymboree Play & Music Anaheim Hills 714.283.4386 Santa Ana/Irvine 949.852.8855 Join us for our fun, interactive and educational classes for Newborns through five years old. Each program incorporates fundamental, engaging songs and activities that help to build your child's cognitive, social and physical skills. Visit for more details or call now to schedule a Free Preview. |
| Happy Hippo Preschool & Kindergarten | 1401 S Anaheim Blvd. | Anaheim | 714.491.9005 | www.happyhippopreschool.com | www.happyhippopreschool.com | Ages Served: 2-6
Accredited Preschool. Our strong academic program taught by State Credentialed teachers offers a comprehensive curriculum including art, music, gymnastics, science, foreign languages, cooking & more. The focus of our program is literacy and on the child as an individual. We provide healthy nutrition and a clean environment. Each child is recognized by his or her strengths and encouraged to develop to the full potential.
| Happy Hippo Preschool & Kindergarten 1401 S Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim 714.491.9005 Ages Served: 2-6
Accredited Preschool. Our strong academic program taught by State Credentialed teachers offers a comprehensive curriculum including art, music, gymnastics, science, foreign languages, cooking & more. The focus of our program is literacy and on the child as an individual. We provide healthy nutrition and a clean environment. Each child is recognized by his or her strengths and encouraged to develop to the full potential.
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| Heritage Montessori School | Huntington Beach & Irvine | | 714.891.9921 | www.heritagemontessori.com | www.heritagemontessori.com | Serving ages 2 through 4th grade
Heritage Montessori School offers an individually tailored curriculum that harmoniously blends classical Montessori methodology, innovative teaching styles, and educational best practices to maximize the learning experience. In combination, these elements encourage the total development of a well-rounded child. Let us Tap The Genius In Your Child™! | Heritage Montessori School Huntington Beach & Irvine714.891.9921 Serving ages 2 through 4th grade
Heritage Montessori School offers an individually tailored curriculum that harmoniously blends classical Montessori methodology, innovative teaching styles, and educational best practices to maximize the learning experience. In combination, these elements encourage the total development of a well-rounded child. Let us Tap The Genius In Your Child™! |
| Heritage Oak Private School | 16971 Imperial Hwy | Yorba Linda | 714.524.1350 ext. 1 | www.heritageoak.org | www.heritageoak.org | Celebrating over 40 years, Heritage Oak provides an academic preschool and a full-day kindergarten program. Loving teachers challenge the children as they create a solid foundation for learning. Heritage Oak believes that balance and variety in curriculum is imperative in educating the “whole child.” Pillars of good character are integrated in the core curriculum and specialty classes which include art, physical education, music, foreign language, and science. | |
| Hillsborough Private Schools | Anaheim Hills 714.998.6031 Yorba Linda 714.572.5696 | | | www.hillsboroughprivateschools.com | www.hillsboroughprivateschools.com | Ages Served: 2 years to Jr. K With a belief that the early years of childhood are the foundation of a child's successful future, our program is dedicated to making learning fun and enables your child to grow. Our team of dedicated and motivated teachers ensures each child will receive a wonderful taste of success as accomplishments are achieved on a daily basis. | |
| IvyCrest Montessori Private Schools | | | | www.ivycrest.org | www.ivycrest.org | 2025 E. Chapman Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6091
6555 Fairmont Blvd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 777-2511
IvyCrest Montessori Private Schools are widely recognized for academic excellence, spanning the past 40 years. Our programs for infants, toddlers, primary and elementary age children are conducted in a warm, nurturing environment where Montessori teachers and caregivers invest themselves fully in your child’s personal and academic development. Call today for your personal tour! | |
| Kiddie Academy | Irvine, 949.660.0005 Laguna Hills, 949.587.0046
| | | www.kiddieacademy.com | www.kiddieacademy.com | Our new state-of-the-art center offers a well-balanced academic curriculum where kids learn and play at their own pace. Our trained teachers encourage and reward kids in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Now enrolling for fall. | Kiddie Academy Irvine, 949.660.0005 Laguna Hills, 949.587.0046
Our new state-of-the-art center offers a well-balanced academic curriculum where kids learn and play at their own pace. Our trained teachers encourage and reward kids in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Now enrolling for fall. |
| Lakeview Learning Center | 22921 Ridge Route Drive | Lake Forest | 949.837.6100 ext. 134 | | | Ages served: 2 years 9 months - 5 years Lakeview Learning Center is NAEYC accredited and has been giving preschoolers a foundation for their education for 30 years! Recently voted the BEST preschool in Orange County, Lakeview offers pre-k curriculum, on site sports and dance classes, all inside the secure gates of the Lake Forest Beach and Tennis Club. Email us at pmackie@pcminternet.com
| Lakeview Learning Center 22921 Ridge Route Drive, Lake Forest 949.837.6100 ext. 134 Ages served: 2 years 9 months - 5 years Lakeview Learning Center is NAEYC accredited and has been giving preschoolers a foundation for their education for 30 years! Recently voted the BEST preschool in Orange County, Lakeview offers pre-k curriculum, on site sports and dance classes, all inside the secure gates of the Lake Forest Beach and Tennis Club. Email us at pmackie@pcminternet.com
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| LePort Schools | Five OC campuses in Huntington Beach, Irvine, Mission Viejo and Yorba Linda
| | 866-460-8580 | www.leportschools.com | www.leportschools.com | Ages served: 18 months – Kindergarten
We offer an authentic Montessori toddler and preschool/Kindergarten program, in a beautiful, nurturing environment. We provide much more than child care: our students develop life and social skills, and learn reading, cursive handwriting and arithmetic in preschool. Our teachers are passionate professionals: they have earned Bachelors degrees and hold AMI Montessori certifications, and an experienced Head of School oversees your child’s education. We offer part-day and full day programs, as well as extended care (7 am – 6 pm.) At LePort Montessori, children learn to love learning, and make the most of the irreplaceable early years. | |
| LePort Schools - Kindergarten | Ages Served 5-6 years | | | | | Huntington Beach 714-377-6035
Irvine (Lake) 949-551-9020
Irvine (San Marino) 949-833-8474
Mission Viejo 949-462-9848
Yorba Linda 714-694-0901
www.LePortSchools.com
LePort Schools is a network of private schools and educational services encompassing Orange County. Our younger students enjoy a Montessori approach to education, which fosters self-motivation and a true love of learning. The Montessori learning materials are designed to spark the imagination, engage the intellect, and invite each child to explore, discover, and understand. Before and after care is available for all ages. | |
| Marbella Montessori | 31113 Rancho Viejo Rd. | San Juan Capistrano | 949.661.3355 | www.MarbellaMontessori.com | www.MarbellaMontessori.com | Marbella Montessori offers toddler, preschool and kindergarten children a place to grow! Age appropriate activities are introduced by fully credentialed, nurturing Montessori teachers in a loving, caring environment. We offer an excellent Fine Arts program. Freeway close, at the 5 freeways and Ortega Hwy, in the Marbella Plaza. | Marbella Montessori 31113 Rancho Viejo Rd., San Juan Capistrano 949.661.3355 Marbella Montessori offers toddler, preschool and kindergarten children a place to grow! Age appropriate activities are introduced by fully credentialed, nurturing Montessori teachers in a loving, caring environment. We offer an excellent Fine Arts program. Freeway close, at the 5 freeways and Ortega Hwy, in the Marbella Plaza. |
| Marina View Preschool and Kindergarten | 25301 Sweet Meadow Dr. | Laguna Niguel | 949.249.8687 | www.marinaviewpreschool.com | www.marinaviewpreschool.com | Ages Served: 12 months – Kindergarten
We offer a year-round academic program in a secure, nurturing environment as well as a spotless facility with state-of-the-art security and monitoring cameras in every classroom. Emphasis on phonics, pre-reading and writing skills, and complete education. Music, dance and gymnastics are also offered and foreign language is an integral part of our curriculum. | |
| Mariners Christian School | 300 Fischer | Costa Mesa | 714.437.1700 | www.marinerschristianschool.org | www.marinerschristianschool.org | Ages Served: Pre-K to Grade 8
Committed to building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education; Mariners Christian School works in partnership with our parents to achieve academic excellence in a nurturing environment, changing lives through Christ, and teaching total truth. Programs include teacher specialists in computer and science labs, Spanish, performing arts, fine arts, competitive sports, daycare 7am-6pm, and camps. WASC/ACSI accredited.
| Mariners Christian School 300 Fischer, Costa Mesa 714.437.1700 Ages Served: Pre-K to Grade 8
Committed to building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education; Mariners Christian School works in partnership with our parents to achieve academic excellence in a nurturing environment, changing lives through Christ, and teaching total truth. Programs include teacher specialists in computer and science labs, Spanish, performing arts, fine arts, competitive sports, daycare 7am-6pm, and camps. WASC/ACSI accredited.
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| Merage JCC Preschool & Transitional Kindergarten | 1 Federation Way | Irvine | 949-435-3400 ext. 290 | www.jccoc.org | www.jccoc.org | The Merage JCC Preschool offers a high-quality early childhood and kindergarten program in a safe, nurturing environment promoting physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. Our child-centered, nurturing program applies a developmental approach to academics to give children the tools they need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. Flexible schedules and afternoon enrichments available. | Merage JCC Preschool & Transitional Kindergarten 1 Federation Way, Irvine 949-435-3400 ext. 290 The Merage JCC Preschool offers a high-quality early childhood and kindergarten program in a safe, nurturing environment promoting physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. Our child-centered, nurturing program applies a developmental approach to academics to give children the tools they need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. Flexible schedules and afternoon enrichments available. |
| Mission Montessori | 26763 Plaza Drive | Mission Viejo | 949.582.3956 | www.montessorimv.com | www.montessorimv.com | Ages served: Infants to Lower Elementary At Mission Montessori children discover a passion for learning and a joy for newly discovered independence as they work with others in the family-like community of a Montessori environment. The thoughtful, child-centered curriculum fosters self-motivation, confidence and empathy for one another. Children's hearts and minds are nurtured by providing a Christian foundation together with the Montessori philosophy. | |
| Morasha Preschool | 30482 Avenida de Las Banderas | Rancho Santa Margarita | 949.459.6330 | www.morasha.org | www.morasha.org | Ages Served: 3 years to 5 years
Morasha Preschool is committed to providing young children with an early childhood educational foundation with an introduction to Jewish holidays and traditions. Children enjoy a fun and loving learning environment that is safe and secure. Full and half day programs are available, two, three or five days per week. Before and after care available | Morasha Preschool 30482 Avenida de Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita 949.459.6330 Ages Served: 3 years to 5 years
Morasha Preschool is committed to providing young children with an early childhood educational foundation with an introduction to Jewish holidays and traditions. Children enjoy a fun and loving learning environment that is safe and secure. Full and half day programs are available, two, three or five days per week. Before and after care available |
| Newport Christian School | 1000 Bison Ave. | Newport Beach | 949.760.5485 | www.NewportChristianSchool.org | www.NewportChristianSchool.org | Ages Served: Kindergarten - 12 Grade
Newport Christian School supports parents who want academic excellence in a distinctively Christian atmosphere. Newport Christian School offers a convenient, economical solution to your search for the right educational setting for your child. Newport Christian provides a full educational program as well as great daycare rates from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM.
| Newport Christian School 1000 Bison Ave., Newport Beach 949.760.5485 Ages Served: Kindergarten - 12 Grade
Newport Christian School supports parents who want academic excellence in a distinctively Christian atmosphere. Newport Christian School offers a convenient, economical solution to your search for the right educational setting for your child. Newport Christian provides a full educational program as well as great daycare rates from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM.
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| Newport Coast Child Development Preschool | 2350 Ford Road | Newport Beach | | www.newportcoastpreschool.com | www.newportcoastpreschool.com | Ages served: 2.5 to 5.5
June 29th – August 20th. Our fun-filled Summer School has a balance of traditional preschool structured learning mixed with “fun in the sun” Water Days-where the children get to wear their bathing suits and participate in fun water activities such as, sprinklers, water slides, shallow wading pools, and messy, muddy fun! Half Day 9:00 – 12:00 a.m. or Extended Day 9:00 – 1:30 p.m. two days (Mon./Wed. or Tues./Thurs.) or four days (Mon. – Thurs.) a week. | Newport Coast Child Development Preschool 2350 Ford Road, Newport Beach
Ages served: 2.5 to 5.5
June 29th – August 20th. Our fun-filled Summer School has a balance of traditional preschool structured learning mixed with “fun in the sun” Water Days-where the children get to wear their bathing suits and participate in fun water activities such as, sprinklers, water slides, shallow wading pools, and messy, muddy fun! Half Day 9:00 – 12:00 a.m. or Extended Day 9:00 – 1:30 p.m. two days (Mon./Wed. or Tues./Thurs.) or four days (Mon. – Thurs.) a week. |
| Ohana Preschool | 26153 Victoria Blvd Capistrano Beach
| | 949.661.6258 | www.ohanapreschool.net | www.ohanapreschool.net | Ages Served: 8 weeks to 6 years
Ohana Preschool goes beyond academics and promotes learning through discovery, creativity, and socialization. Our programs provide computer labs, music, optional enrichment programs, and healthy snacks. | Ohana Preschool 26153 Victoria Blvd Capistrano Beach 949.661.6258 Ages Served: 8 weeks to 6 years
Ohana Preschool goes beyond academics and promotes learning through discovery, creativity, and socialization. Our programs provide computer labs, music, optional enrichment programs, and healthy snacks. |
| Saint Andrew's Children's Center | 4400 Barranca Pkwy. | Irvine | 949.651.0198 | | | Ages Served: 6 weeks to 5 years
Saint Andrew's Children's Center provides individualized infant care, developmentally appropriate toddler options, and learning readiness preschool & Pre-Kindergarten programs. Home-style fresh cooked meals served daily- breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. Program options- 5 full-days, 3 full-days, & 2 full-days. Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Saint Andrew's Children's Center 4400 Barranca Pkwy., Irvine 949.651.0198 Ages Served: 6 weeks to 5 years
Saint Andrew's Children's Center provides individualized infant care, developmentally appropriate toddler options, and learning readiness preschool & Pre-Kindergarten programs. Home-style fresh cooked meals served daily- breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. Program options- 5 full-days, 3 full-days, & 2 full-days. Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Serrano Heights Academy | 6511 Serrano #C, Anaheim Hills | Anaheim | 714.998.9091 | serranoheightsacademy.com | serranoheightsacademy.com | Serrano Heights Academy offers an individualized Montessori curriculum for children between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years old. The Academy's curriculum promotes independence and optimum scholastic achievement. In addition to the Montessori curriculum, each student participates in an enrichment program that consists of Music, Science, Art Interpretation, Spanish and PE at no additional cost to the parent. | Serrano Heights Academy 6511 Serrano #C, Anaheim Hills, Anaheim 714.998.9091 Serrano Heights Academy offers an individualized Montessori curriculum for children between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years old. The Academy's curriculum promotes independence and optimum scholastic achievement. In addition to the Montessori curriculum, each student participates in an enrichment program that consists of Music, Science, Art Interpretation, Spanish and PE at no additional cost to the parent. |
| St. Catherine of Siena Parish School | 3090 S. Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach | 949.494.9701 | www.stcatherinelaguna.com | www.stcatherinelaguna.com | Ages Served: Kindergarten – Grade 8
St. Catherine of Siena Parish School, established in 1957, offers strong academic programs for students Kindergarten through eighth grade and is dedicated to meet a student’s individual needs while expanding their reach by stimulating curiosity, fostering educational flexibility and developing respect for all of God’s creations. | St. Catherine of Siena Parish School 3090 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach 949.494.9701 Ages Served: Kindergarten – Grade 8
St. Catherine of Siena Parish School, established in 1957, offers strong academic programs for students Kindergarten through eighth grade and is dedicated to meet a student’s individual needs while expanding their reach by stimulating curiosity, fostering educational flexibility and developing respect for all of God’s creations. |
| St. Cecilia Catholic School | 1311 E. Sycamore | Tustin | 714.544.1533 | www.stceciliak8.org | www.stceciliak8.org | St. Cecilia School sets our preschool through eighth grade students up for success by promoting spiritual, academic, and character development. Our Blue Ribbon School provides strong academics, a variety of specialist classes, high-quality extended care, and sports and leadership opportunities. We have built a family-centered community where students experience respect, love, and a sense of individual worth. | St. Cecilia Catholic School 1311 E. Sycamore, Tustin 714.544.1533 St. Cecilia School sets our preschool through eighth grade students up for success by promoting spiritual, academic, and character development. Our Blue Ribbon School provides strong academics, a variety of specialist classes, high-quality extended care, and sports and leadership opportunities. We have built a family-centered community where students experience respect, love, and a sense of individual worth. |
| St. Mary's School | 7 Pursuit | Aliso Viejo | 949.448.9027 | www.smaa.org | www.smaa.org | Ages Served: Preschool through Grade 8
St. Mary's is Orange County’s only private IB World School serving students from Preschool through Grade 8. Students understand how to learn, how to connect what they learn, and how to apply what they learn in a meaningful way. A St. Mary’s IB education integrates technology, foreign languages, arts, music, athletics, and community service.
| St. Mary's School 7 Pursuit, Aliso Viejo 949.448.9027 Ages Served: Preschool through Grade 8
St. Mary's is Orange County’s only private IB World School serving students from Preschool through Grade 8. Students understand how to learn, how to connect what they learn, and how to apply what they learn in a meaningful way. A St. Mary’s IB education integrates technology, foreign languages, arts, music, athletics, and community service.
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| St. Matthew’s Montessori School | 2300 Ford Road | Newport Beach | 949.922.0294 | | | St. Matthew’s Montessori School is a Christian preschool. Our school offers an educational program in a rich individualized academic environment that promotes independence and optimum scholastic achievement. Our curriculum includes age-appropriate Bible stories. We have grace before meals and prayer at other times. The staff members at St. Matthew’s Montessori School are experienced and credentialed Montessori-trained teachers. | St. Matthew’s Montessori School 2300 Ford Road, Newport Beach 949.922.0294 St. Matthew’s Montessori School is a Christian preschool. Our school offers an educational program in a rich individualized academic environment that promotes independence and optimum scholastic achievement. Our curriculum includes age-appropriate Bible stories. We have grace before meals and prayer at other times. The staff members at St. Matthew’s Montessori School are experienced and credentialed Montessori-trained teachers. |
| Step by Step Early Learning Enrichment Center | Costa Mesa 714.966.5264 Lake Forest 949.830.7900 Dove Canyon 949.589.4501 Aliso Viejo 949.360.7022 | | | www.npssinc.com | www.npssinc.com | Step by Step provides individualized nurturing care, preparing children for later school success, boosting their feelings of self-worth, building language skills, problem solving abilities and physical agility. Additional locations in Southern California. | Step by Step Early Learning Enrichment Center Costa Mesa 714.966.5264 Lake Forest 949.830.7900 Dove Canyon 949.589.4501 Aliso Viejo 949.360.7022 Step by Step provides individualized nurturing care, preparing children for later school success, boosting their feelings of self-worth, building language skills, problem solving abilities and physical agility. Additional locations in Southern California. |
Stepping Stones Preschool Santa Margarita United Methodist Church | 30605 Avenida de Las Flores | Rancho Santa Margarita | 949.709.5219 | www.smumc.com/preschool | www.smumc.com/preschool | Ages Served: 2.5 to 5 years
Stepping Stones Preschool offers a balanced program introducing skills and concepts through a hands-on, developmental approach in a loving, Christian environment. Our goal is to create a strong foundation of skills by nurturing a child's curiosity while incorporating individual strengths and differences. Call to learn more about Stepping Stones today. | Stepping Stones Preschool Santa Margarita United Methodist Church 30605 Avenida de Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita 949.709.5219 Ages Served: 2.5 to 5 years
Stepping Stones Preschool offers a balanced program introducing skills and concepts through a hands-on, developmental approach in a loving, Christian environment. Our goal is to create a strong foundation of skills by nurturing a child's curiosity while incorporating individual strengths and differences. Call to learn more about Stepping Stones today. |
| Sunrise Children’s Center | | Mission Viejo | 949.586.2628 | www.sunrisechildrenscenter.com | www.sunrisechildrenscenter.com | Ages Served: 3 to 5 years
We strive to provide a high quality, developmentally appropriate exciting early educational program. We offer preschool, and pre-kindergarten for children ages 3 - 5 years old. Our program is enriched with science, music, dramatic play, dance, art, computer, positive character development, Spanish, reading, math, and phonics. A well rounded program, where children have fun learning trough active participation, exploration, and hands-on activities. | Sunrise Children’s Center Mission Viejo 949.586.2628 Ages Served: 3 to 5 years
We strive to provide a high quality, developmentally appropriate exciting early educational program. We offer preschool, and pre-kindergarten for children ages 3 - 5 years old. Our program is enriched with science, music, dramatic play, dance, art, computer, positive character development, Spanish, reading, math, and phonics. A well rounded program, where children have fun learning trough active participation, exploration, and hands-on activities. |
| Sunrise Christian Preschool | | | 714.534.4694 x661 | www.orangewoodacademy.com | www.orangewoodacademy.com | Where learning is fun! Our purpose is to provide nurturing childcare and engaging educational experiences for children, ages 2-5. We offer hands-on experiences that encourage competence at the child’s level, and builds their self esteem. We are a Christian school aiming at demonstrating Jesus’ love to all. | Sunrise Christian Preschool 714.534.4694 x661 Where learning is fun! Our purpose is to provide nurturing childcare and engaging educational experiences for children, ages 2-5. We offer hands-on experiences that encourage competence at the child’s level, and builds their self esteem. We are a Christian school aiming at demonstrating Jesus’ love to all. |
| Temple Bat Yahm Preschool | 1011 Camelback St. | Newport Beach | 949.644.6563 | www.tby.org | www.tby.org | Ages Served: 2 to 5 1/2 years Temple Bat Yahm Preschool is committed to serving the needs of young children. We offer a choice of programs from parent-toddler through pre-kindergarten depending upon age. Classes foster each child's growth through activities that promote social, emotional, cognitve, linguistic and physical development. Our approach is based on developmentallly appropriate practices for young children. License #300603987 | Temple Bat Yahm Preschool 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach 949.644.6563 Ages Served: 2 to 5 1/2 years Temple Bat Yahm Preschool is committed to serving the needs of young children. We offer a choice of programs from parent-toddler through pre-kindergarten depending upon age. Classes foster each child's growth through activities that promote social, emotional, cognitve, linguistic and physical development. Our approach is based on developmentallly appropriate practices for young children. License #300603987 |
| Temple Beth El | 2A Liberty | Aliso Viejo | 949.362.3999 ext 316 | www.tbesoc.org | www.tbesoc.org | Ages Served: 10 months through Kindergarten
TBE’s Early Childhood Center, for children 10 months — Kindergarten, emphasizes whole-child growth. We boast a beautiful, bright, welcoming environment with caring and warm staff. Our curriculum is designed to create a lifelong love for learning, with an emphasis on Jewish values, secular & religious school readiness, creativity, & social development. | Temple Beth El 2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo 949.362.3999 ext 316 Ages Served: 10 months through Kindergarten
TBE’s Early Childhood Center, for children 10 months — Kindergarten, emphasizes whole-child growth. We boast a beautiful, bright, welcoming environment with caring and warm staff. Our curriculum is designed to create a lifelong love for learning, with an emphasis on Jewish values, secular & religious school readiness, creativity, & social development. |
| Temple Beth Sholom | 2625 N. Tustin Ave. | Santa Ana | 714.628.4640 | www.tbsoc.com | www.tbsoc.com | Ages Served: 2 to 6 years Our preschool respects and nurtures your child's individuality. We foster the development of a positive self-esteem, curiosity, imagination and caring for others within a Jewish environment. Participate with your child, teachers and staff as we help to build confidence and empower your child for the challenges to come. | Temple Beth Sholom 2625 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana 714.628.4640 Ages Served: 2 to 6 years Our preschool respects and nurtures your child's individuality. We foster the development of a positive self-esteem, curiosity, imagination and caring for others within a Jewish environment. Participate with your child, teachers and staff as we help to build confidence and empower your child for the challenges to come. |
| The Prentice School | 18341 Lassen Dr. | Santa Ana | 714.538.4511 | www.prenticeschool.org | www.prenticeschool.org | Ages Served: Pre-K to Grade 8 For more than 20 years, Prentice has offered a safe place where students with language-based learning differences reach their full potential. Students receive complete academic and enrichment programs that prepare them for high school and beyond. We offer a research-based multisensory approach, small class size and WASC accredited/state certified curriculum. | |
| University Synagogue Pre-School | 3400 Michelson Dr. | Irvine | 949.553.3535 | www.universitysynagogue.org | www.universitysynagogue.org | Ages 2-5, Mommy & Me ages 6-24 months
Welcome! We offer a creative, exciting and fun developmental program in a warm and safe environment with large, bright cheerful classrooms, experienced and caring teachers, an excellent student/staff ratio and small class size. Half day/full day programs. | University Synagogue Pre-School 3400 Michelson Dr., Irvine 949.553.3535 Ages 2-5, Mommy & Me ages 6-24 months
Welcome! We offer a creative, exciting and fun developmental program in a warm and safe environment with large, bright cheerful classrooms, experienced and caring teachers, an excellent student/staff ratio and small class size. Half day/full day programs. |
| Waldorf School of Orange County | 2350 Canyon Drive | Costa Mesa | 949.574.7775 | www.waldorfschool.com | www.waldorfschool.com | Comprehensive program from Parent & Child Program through High School. Fully accredited. Academic excellence with a balanced approach, engaging the student cognitively, emotionally and actively through awakening in our students: a genuine enthusiasm for learning, an interest in the world and a sense of purpose in life. Core curriculum of math, language arts and science are complemented by foreign language study (Japanese and Spanish), orchestra, choir, drama, handwork, woodwork and physical education/sports. | Waldorf School of Orange County 2350 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa 949.574.7775 Comprehensive program from Parent & Child Program through High School. Fully accredited. Academic excellence with a balanced approach, engaging the student cognitively, emotionally and actively through awakening in our students: a genuine enthusiasm for learning, an interest in the world and a sense of purpose in life. Core curriculum of math, language arts and science are complemented by foreign language study (Japanese and Spanish), orchestra, choir, drama, handwork, woodwork and physical education/sports. |