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Preschool and early learning programs in Irvine & Tustin β€” Montessori, play-based, co-op, faith-based, public, and bilingual options.

39 resourcesAges: 2-6 years
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Irvine

Montessori Preschool Irvine

MontessoriPreK~$1,500–$2,000/mo (est.)

Montessori. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 4.9/5 (33 reviews). High Google rating (4.9); newer school

38 Water Lily, Irvine, CA 92606πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Westcliff Early Learning Academy

Montessori/Reggio, Dual LanguagePreKContact school

Montessori/Reggio, Dual Language. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 5/5 (6 reviews)

2941 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Learning Lab Preschool

Faith-based, Play & AcademicPreKContact school

Faith-based, Play & Academic. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 4.9/5 (17 reviews). Yelp Top 10: βœ… #2. Yelp #2; faith-based with strong academic prep

5000 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Irvine Community Nursery School

Co-op, Play-basedPreK~$300–$500/mo (co-op, half-day)

Co-op, Play-based. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 4.7/5 (17 reviews). TalkIrvine: popular co-op, limited hours

14341 Yale Ave, Irvine, CA 92604πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Redwood Little School

Russian bilingual, Arts-focusedPreKContact school

Russian bilingual, Arts-focused. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 5/5 (18 reviews)

25 Redwood Tree Ln, Irvine, CA 92612πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Early Childhood Learning Center

IUSD Public ProgramPreK, TKFREE (IUSD public)

IUSD Public Program. Programs: PreK, TK. Google Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews). Yelp Top 10: βœ… Top 10. IUSD public program; δΈ­ζ–‡η€ΎεŒΊ: ε…¬η«‹ε…θ΄ΉοΌŒε±žδΊŽIUSD学区

1 Smoketree, Irvine, CA 92604πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

IUCC Early Childhood Center

Project-based, Small classesPreKContact school

Project-based, Small classes. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews). Long-tenured teachers noted by parents

4915 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Irvine Montessori School

Montessori + enrichmentPreK~$1,200–$1,800/mo (est.)

Montessori + enrichment. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews). Yelp Top 10: βœ… Top 10. δΈ­ζ–‡η€ΎεŒΊ: δ½ε­η΅ζ΄»οΌŒι€‚εˆηŸ­ζœŸε…₯ε­¦; Yelp top rated

17575 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Jenny Hart Early Education Center

Faith-based, Play-basedPreKContact school

Faith-based, Play-based. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 5/5 (19 reviews). Yelp Top 10: βœ… Top 10. TalkIrvine: 'hidden gem'; academic prep praised

4445 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Free Chapel Preschool & KD

Christian, AcademicPreK, KDContact school

Christian, Academic. Programs: PreK, KD. Google Rating: 3.5/5 (11 reviews)

2777 McGaw Ave, Irvine, CA 92614πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Irvine Child Development Center

City-run programPreK~$1,200–$1,600/mo (City program)

City-run program. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 5/5 (3 reviews)

2 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Turtle Rock Preschool

Academic + play, establishedPreK$1,565–$2,095/mo (PreK); KD: $16,850/yr

Academic + play, established. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 4.4/5 (38 reviews). Yelp Top 10: βœ… Top 10. TalkIrvine: top pick, 1-2yr waitlist common; Private KD available

1 Concordia, Irvine, CA 92612πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

The Best Child Home

Korean bilingual, AcademicPreKContact school

Korean bilingual, Academic. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

6 Avellino, Irvine, CA 92620πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Home Kids Academy

English/Spanish/RussianPreKContact school

English/Spanish/Russian. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 4.8/5 (42 reviews)

56 Essex Ln, Irvine, CA 92620πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Irvine Kids Den

Home daycare, NurturingPreKContact school

Home daycare, Nurturing. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)

12 Pandora, Irvine, CA 92604πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Spectrum Montessori at Woodbury

Montessori (Endeavor Schools), Infant-KDPreK, KDContact school (Montessori, est. $1,500–$2,000/mo)

Montessori (Endeavor Schools), Infant-KD. Programs: PreK, KD. Google Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)

5725 Trabuco Rd, Irvine, CA 92620πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Spectrum Montessori at Portola Springs

Montessori (Endeavor Schools), Toddler-KDPreK, KDContact school (Montessori, est. $1,500–$2,000/mo)

Montessori (Endeavor Schools), Toddler-KD. Programs: PreK, KD. Google Rating: 5/5 (3 reviews)

950 Tomato Springs, Irvine, CA 92618πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Good Shepherd Preschool

Church-based, Flexible schedule (MWF/TuTh/M-F)PreK, TK$125–$200/wk (~$500–$870/mo)

Church-based, Flexible schedule (MWF/TuTh/M-F). Programs: PreK, TK. Google Rating: 4.3/5 (12 reviews). Yelp Top 10: βœ… #1. TalkIrvine recommended; δΈ­ζ–‡η€ΎεŒΊ: 'θΏ‘40εΉ΄εŽ†ε²ζ•™δΌšε­¦ζ ‘οΌŒζ©™εŽΏζœ€δ½³Preschool'

4800 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92604πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

LePort Montessori - Mandarin Immersion

Montessori, Mandarin immersion, AMI/AMS certifiedPreK, KD~$1,500–$2,000/mo; ~$8K+/yr

Montessori, Mandarin immersion, AMI/AMS certified. Programs: PreK, KD. Google Rating: 4.7/5 (12 reviews). δΈ­ζ–‡η€ΎεŒΊηƒ­ι—¨: δΈ­ζ–‡εŒθ―­η­οΌŒζŽ’ι˜Ÿιœ€δ»Žζ€€ε­•εΌ€ε§‹; $1500-2000/mo

3935 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

LePort Montessori - Westpark

Montessori, Spanish immersion availPreK, KD~$8,000/yr (~$670–$890/mo)

Montessori, Spanish immersion avail. Programs: PreK, KD. Google Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews). TalkIrvine frequently mentioned; long waitlists

1055 San Marino, Irvine, CA 92614πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

LePort Montessori - Orchard Hills

Montessori, near Tustin borderPreK, KD~$1,500–$2,000/mo (est.)

Montessori, near Tustin border. Programs: PreK, KD. Google Rating: 5/5 (13 reviews). TalkIrvine: near Tustin, recommended for Orchard Hills families

3983 Portola Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92602πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

LePort Montessori - Spectrum South

Montessori, Spanish immersion, Infant-ElemPreK, KD~$1,500–$2,000/mo (est.)

Montessori, Spanish immersion, Infant-Elem. Programs: PreK, KD. Google Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)

1 Technology Dr Bldg H, Irvine, CA 92618πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

LePort Montessori - Spectrum North

Montessori, Infant-KD, PK-8 availablePreK, KD~$1,500–$2,000/mo (est.)

Montessori, Infant-KD, PK-8 available. Programs: PreK, KD. Google Rating: 5/5 (6 reviews)

1 Technology Dr Bldg A, Irvine, CA 92618πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Woodbridge Children's School

Constructivist, Jr-K & Private KDPreK, JK, KDContact school

Constructivist, Jr-K & Private KD. Programs: PreK, JK, KD. Google Rating: 5/5 (3 reviews). Yelp Top 10: βœ… Top 10. Yelp top 10; Jr-K + private KD track

4925 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Aronoff Preschool at Merage JCC

Jewish community center, MulticulturalPreK$150 app fee + $400 dep; JCC membership req'd

Jewish community center, Multicultural. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews). PrivateSchoolReview: #2 ranked in Irvine

1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA 92603πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Tustin

Tustin Preschool

Academic prep, K-readyPreKContact school

Academic prep, K-ready. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 5/5 (2 reviews)

14211 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Tustin Community Preschool (TCP)

Co-op, Play-basedPreK~$300–$500/mo (co-op, half-day)

Co-op, Play-based. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 5/5 (3 reviews)

225 W Main St, Tustin, CA 92780πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

The Goddard School of Tustin

National chain, STEAM focusPreK~$1,500–$2,500/mo

National chain, STEAM focus. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 5/5 (47 reviews). National chain, highest Google review count in Tustin (47)

1629 Victory Rd, Tustin, CA 92782πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Newport Avenue Preschool & KD

Academic + enrichmentPreK, KDContact school

Academic + enrichment. Programs: PreK, KD. Google Rating: 4.3/5 (22 reviews)

13682 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Adventures In Learning

Preschool + After schoolPreKContact school

Preschool + After school. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 4.3/5 (4 reviews)

1111 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Edgewood PrePrimary Academy

Small classes, Field tripsPreK, KDContact school

Small classes, Field trips. Programs: PreK, KD. Google Rating: 5/5 (4 reviews). TalkIrvine recommended for play-based/developmental

1091 Bryan Ave, Tustin, CA 92780πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

The Montessori Way Day Care

Montessori home daycarePreKContact school

Montessori home daycare. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 5/5 (5 reviews)

14422 Wildeve Ln, Tustin, CA 92780πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Kiddie Academy of Tustin

National chain, Curriculum-basedPreK~$1,500–$2,200/mo

National chain, Curriculum-based. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 3.8/5 (17 reviews)

14501 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Great Foundations Montessori

Montessori, STEM + SportsPreKContact school

Montessori, STEM + Sports. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews). TalkIrvine: recommended for Tustin Legacy area

15140 Kensington Park Dr, Tustin, CA 92782πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Happy Corner Childcare

Home daycare, Subsidized availPreK, TKContact school

Home daycare, Subsidized avail. Programs: PreK, TK. Google Rating: 5/5 (3 reviews)

14121 Del Amo Ave, Tustin, CA 92780πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Aldersgate Children's Center

Church-basedPreKContact school

Church-based. Programs: PreK. Google Rating: 5/5 (2 reviews)

1201 Irvine Blvd, Tustin, CA 92780πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Lyceum Village

After-school + enrichment hubPreK, After-schoolContact school

After-school + enrichment hub. Programs: PreK, After-school. Google Rating: 4.8/5 (37 reviews)

14281 Chambers Rd, Tustin, CA 92780πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

Red Hill Lutheran School

Lutheran, Academic-focused, Open Court curriculumPreK, KD, K-8~$10,700/yr (K-8); PS: contact school

Lutheran, Academic-focused, Open Court curriculum. Programs: PreK, KD, K-8. TalkIrvine: 'excellent academic preschool' with Open Court curriculum

13200 Red Hill Ave, Tustin, CA 92780πŸ‘ 0πŸ’¬ 0

TUSD Kindergarten Readiness Academy

Free public program, Sites: Heritage, Ladera, Estock, Thorman, Tustin RanchPreK, TKFREE (public program)

Free public program, Sites: Heritage, Ladera, Estock, Thorman, Tustin Ranch. Programs: PreK, TK. Free public program; multiple TUSD sites

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