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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Monterey Park, CA

We have 60 pre-k schools in Monterey Park, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Options State Pre School

400 Casuda Canyon Dr Monterey Park, CA

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
Options State Preschool is a state-funded preschool located at 500 Casuda Canyon Drive, Monterey Park, California. The school accepts children ages 3 to 4 years old, providing them with developmentally appropriate programs and ensuring that each child acquires the needed skills to advance successfully to the next educational level. The school's office hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
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Leung's Family Child Care

228 E Riggin St Monterey Park, CA

2 mi

Welcome to the Leung's Child Care. We look forward to becoming partners with you in the daily life of your child. Our goal is to plan and implement a program that, together with your home life, will enhance your child's development. We foster the development of children and create a strong foundation for lifelong learning by providing developmentally appropriate education and quality care. We serve children from 6 weeks to 18 years of age, from daycare to after school care. We serve children from 6 weeks to 18 years of age, from daycare to after school care. We offer - Full and Part-time care from early morning to late afternoon, Monday through Friday - After school care and homework supervisor - Care for Children with special needs - Clean, Neat and Age-appropriate environment - Nice &amp; Spacious backyard - Language exploration: English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish - Organic food - Potty training - Cal. Licensed and CPR Certified. We strongly believe that a consistent schedule is very important for children of all ages. The following is our daily schedule for infants and toddlers: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Arrival and breakfast. 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Indoor/outdoor activities (singing songs, reading, painting, dancing, doing exercises, if the child is younger than 1, he/she can take a short nap if necessary). 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch. 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Nap. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Snack. 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Outdoor activities. The schedule can be adjusted based on the child's needs. For after school care, we have a different schedule for school-age children. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Arrival and snack time. 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Homework time. 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Outdoor activities. Teacher Anita has 3 grown-up children. She had over 30 years of child care experience. She was a preschool/kindergarten teacher in Hong Kong. Teacher Iris graduated from UCLA (Psychology major and Education Studied minor). She had almost 10 years of child care experience. She was a student teacher at the UCLA Child Care Center during college. She works with children with special needs as well. Infant (0-2) $600/month. Preschool 2+ $500/month. After-school (including pick-up) $300/month. We look forward to meeting you and your children. Feel free to call and schedule walk through of our home!

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Salzar Family Child Care

8430 Imperial Hwy Downey, CA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Hi, My name is Maria and I offer 24 hours 7 days a week, ages 0-12. I have 12 years of experience with young children and I am a pre-school teacher.

Mayra S. says "We absolutely love Maria. She is such a wonderful sitter that watched our little boy for about 2 years. I always felt like he was in a safe place and loves...

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Peaceful Pals

215 W Garfield Ave Glendale, CA

5.0(1)

9 mi

I opened Peaceful Pals to bring high quality child care and exemplary Early Childhood Education to my family and community. Through my Social Emotional Learning Teachings, Curated Curriculum, Exploratory Activities, Art, Music, Dance, and Celebration of Culture, I prepare my students for Kindergarten and beyond. Following Maria Montessori's teachings, I strongly believe "establishing lasting peace is the work of education." Our daycare radiates peace, unity, respect, inquisition, curiosity, and love inside and out! Come experience our happy, healthy, harmonious haven first hand!

Rachel M says "Arwa has been looking after our 8mo daughter. We love her and the care she providers. I love that she is teaching and offering activities every day."

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Children's Nature Academy

6320 Passons Blvd P.O. Box 33 Pico Rivera, CA

5.0(2)

5 mi

Location: Our program is a State Licensed Facility located in the city of Pico Rivera, California. (Off Paramount Blvd between Whittier and Washington). We are qualified teachers in the field of Early Childhood Education with many years of experience teaching children fun age appropriate curriculum to develop their individual skills. Our Mission: Providing a safe program that encourages children to explore, be creative and develop life skills in an inspired nature preschool Where Learning Bee-comes Fun! At Children's Nature Academy, we believe that children are continuous learners who acquire skills through experiences using their senses within their surroundings. Nature plays an important role as we are humans with questions of where, why &amp; how. Every challenge or obstacle helps a child develop &amp; understand in order to prepare them for life as it evolves. About: We are a Program inspired by Forest School, Waldorf, Reggio &amp; Montessori. The child to teacher ratio is 7:1 providing a high quality class experience. Our curriculum is emergent constructivist, focusing on the child's interests and following seasonal themes. Our DLI (Dual Language Immersion) in Spanish is intergraded throughout the day. A child's week consists of: ESTREAM (Environment, Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts &amp; Mathematic) activities. We focus on emotions during social circle time &amp; learning stations. Enrollment: Our Pre-K Program is year round and we reach out to interested families as spots become available. The children enrolled are Pre-K 2 to 6 years old. School Age 6-10 years old after school and for school breaks (Spring, Autumn &amp; Summer). Please see our website at children's nature academy dot com (childrensnatureacademy.com) Tuition Includes: Nutritious snacks/meals, personal water cup, curriculum, events &amp; most field trips. For Interviews/Tours, information about FREE or Low Tuition please fill out an interest form on our website! LIC198020935

Molly says "I worked with Nubia when she was previously an administrative assistant at my school. She is very organized and always on top of what needs to be done. When...

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Lainey's Pre-k Program And Child Care

511 Castano Ave Pasadena, CA

5.0(5)

8 mi

Currently enrolling Preschool age children 2-4 yrs. Lainey's Family Child Care is an Academic Enrichment Program that promotes learning, open year round from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for ages 2 - 4 years old, meals and snacks provided for every child. I am a credentialed Preschool/Kinder teacher of over twenty years. CPR and First Aid certified, City and State License, I have a passion to work with children. Goals are preparing children for Kindergarten. We have a loving, nurturing and healthy environment where your child can develop at their own pace. We also help toddlers to potty train, Member of a county program called &quot;STEPS to EXCELLENCE.&quot; Lainey's child care program is designed for quality child care Education of Young Children. For more info and an appointment, call any time or leave a message. Siblings Discount: 10% References are always available upon request. Thank you, Ms. Lainey

Jaime A. says "The best childcare possible. This is a warm home environment and the academic program is excellent. My daughter is now in second grade but she spent 3...

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Garden of Angels Preschool

1001 Marengo Ave South Pasadena, CA

3.0(2)

4 mi

Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Reggio Emilia Inspired Philosophy in South Pasadena! School Opens January 2017! Now enrolling children 2-5 GARDEN OF ANGELS is South Pasadena's premiere boutique preschool. We offer a Reggio and Multicultural inspired preschool and Transitional Kindergarten program for children 2 years through entry into Kindergarten. We believe children thrive in an environment they create with teachers who see and respect children's ideas and interest. We embrace imagination, wonder, and meaning. We value children's innate curiosity, creativity and capacity for learning. This is how our curriculum is born. Above all, at Garden of Angels, we form a community where children feel they belong and know they are loved. We offer: -Project based learning journeys -High quality material exploration -Organic and vegetarian nutrition -Skills to build authentic and genuine relationships -Skills for your children to be critical and creative thinkers -Separation transition support -Friendships and more! Learn about our passion for young children's education! Contact Shante' to schedule a tour. (626) 470-7155 gardenofangels@gmail.com

Shante Y. says "Garden of Angels is a wonderful and rich setting where children know they are loved."

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Blooming Child Family Day Care

4345 KINGSWELL AVE LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(2)

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Our program in three words is family oriented, safe and warm. We encourage children to grow as individuals and become independent while also learning to thrive in a social setting. We encourage each child to understand their individual learning needs. We are hands-on, with lots of Playtime while also incorporating an academic component to prepare children for kindergarten. Parents love that our program feels like being among family.

Care Member says "Blooming child day care We love Blooming Child Family Day Care and highly recommend it! Our son started at Blooming Child when he was 18 months old....

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Artziniega Family Child Care

1319 E. Maple St. Glendale, CA

5.0(1)

8 mi

At Artziniega Family Child Care we hope to be able to make a difference in your child's life by providing a nurturing, safe, and clean environment where they can learn, play, and grow. The business was founded in 1995 and we have been at our current location since 1997! This is their home which they fully converted into a safe wonderful place where kids can play and explore. We have cared for many children throughout these years and consider them all family. We accept infants starting at 3 months of age and care for kids until they start kindergarten and may also attend in our after school program. We offer different levels of developmental programs for our and prepare them for their bright future once they start school. We meet each of their individual developmental needs everyday in a way that is fun and creative for them. We teach the children in both English and Spanish. We offer healthy nutritious home cooked meals daily; from breakfast through dinner. We also work with subsidy programs such as Calworks or Gain and the CDA Nutrition Program. We have a big outdoor play area that the kids love. Contact us regarding any questions you may have. Please note: In recent years there have been other facilities using names similar to ours. To avoid confusions, we are located at 1319 E. Maple St. in Glendale and our telephone number is 818-243-8847. Thank you.

Cynthia M. says "This is a wonderful daycare! My son just turned 5 and he had been attending Artziniega since he was about 1 year old. He loves Mama Ceci and Amaya. He...

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Ad Astra Preschool

132 N. Greenwood Ave. Montebello, CA

5.0(2)

3 mi

We are a fully licensed preschool &amp; child care program, currently enrolling students 2-5 years old. At Ad Astra, we believe in setting a foundation for students to be life-long learners and independent thinkers. Our home-style atmosphere provides children with a safe, loving environment fostering kindness and respect. We provide a high quality, engaging curriculum with a combined approach of play-based and academic learning. Activities are based upon each individual child's level and interests. Learning is self-directed as well as teacher-guided. Small student to teacher ratio allows for maximum student comfort and individualized attention. Ad Astra Preschool is a perfect transition between infancy and kindergarten readiness. About the school: - Hours- 8:00am - 2:00pm - After school Care- 2:00pm - 5:00pm - AM snack, lunch, and PM snack provided - Digital Sign-In/Out. Also get real-time updates, notes, and pictures throughout the day via a secure school website/app. About the owner/teacher: - 20 years experience working with children - Former LAUSD and K12 Online School teacher - Former speech therapist assistant - CPR/First Aid certified - Experience working with gifted children, special needs, and Montessori philosophy. Lic# 198018822

E. N says "One of the biggest fears we have as parents is making the right choice when choosing a child care provider. If you are struggling like me simply because you...

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Pacific Friends School

6210 Temple City Blvd Temple City, CA

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Pacific Friends School is a pre-school in addition to a before and after school program and summer camp for elementary school children. We are a non-profit, full time child care facility. Our pre-school program is developmental and we utilize a researched based model as our guide for our curriculum. Please call us to set a time for a tour of our beautiful acre and a half setting.

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Brella Pasadena

475 S LAKE AVE PASADENA, CA

6 mi

Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
✏️ Brella is a modern early education program serving children from 3 months to 6 years old. Our approach is research-backed and play-based, creating joyful learning experiences that nurture social-emotional growth, creativity, and kindergarten readiness. Families choose Brella for our flexible scheduling options, including full-time and daily care, with the option to book by the hour when needed. Everything is easily managed through our intuitive app. Our centers are thoughtfully designed, staffed by caring educators, and held to the highest quality standards to ensure children thrive in a safe, inspiring environment. ❤️ Parents love Brella: "The flexibility is life changing and the teachers are incredible. Our child is excited to come every day." 🌐 Learn more at hellobrella.com and join us for a tour to see Brella in action.
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Glendale Preschool & Kindergarten

225 S Verdugo Rd Glendale, CA

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Our philosophy is based on meeting the developmental needs of each child, with respect for their uniqueness as an individual. Learning experiences, appropriate for the developmental age of each group, are provided daily. We provide a living, safe environment in which each child can develop to his/her full potential.
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Bright Steps Academy Preschool

7939 Crowndale Ave. Whittier, CA

7 mi

The Bright Steps Academy was founded in 2021 by Maral Natalie Kalayci, in a warm &amp; welcoming home-based environment to provide students with a unique educational experience that is truly a &quot;cut above&quot;, helping children prepare for what the future holds in today's modern era and keeping up with the ever-changing standards of education. The Academy strives to educate our students through a S.T.E.A.M and Play based curriculum. Our Goal and Philosophy is to prepare them Mentally, Emotionally, and Physically to successfully enter Kindergarten and beyond by exposing them to various modalities of learning. Our Mission is to enhance their social skills, fine &amp; gross motor skills, creative expression, literacy, math and science skills - all while having fun in a devoted and nurturing environment.
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Little Acorn Montessori Academy

1957 Huntington Dr Alhambra, CA

3 mi

Montessori
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Little Acorn Montessori Academy Preschool in Alhambra, CA accepts children from 18 months through kindergarten for half-day, full-day and extended-day care schedules. Each of our classrooms are filled with beautiful materials, and child-sized furniture. Our playground includes bike trails and a large area for physical activity, an organic herb/vegetable garden, and more. Tours are offered daily by appointment, and parents are encouraged to visit during the morning hours so the core Montessori work time can be observed and fully understood.
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Ms Kim's Family Childcare

713 West 54th Street Los Angeles, CA

9 mi

Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Hello, my name is Ms. Kim and I have a BA in Human Development also I am a certified, licensed, credible teacher who provides care for children's physical and emotional needs. We are an all-inclusive Family Childcare Center located in the city of Carson on the boarder of Long Beach, Calif. We include all children's culture and provide the following services: * Growth and Development. * Small and Large motor skills development. *Social skills. *Language skills. *Math. *Music and Movement. *Cooking and Science. We prepare children for Kindergarten and 1st grade. CPR and First Aid, Health and Safety Certified/ Pick up and drop off from school only. Infant care, Preschool, aged 2 years old to 12 years old. *All activities are DAP. *Family Friendly Discounts. *Educational Curriculum. *FECCRS Quality Control. *Teachers' Permit. *NAEYC. *Parent Recommended childcare provider. *Gated Supervised outdoor area. *Food Program.
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MeriKids

845 Cordova St Pasadena, CA

7 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Preschool
MeriKids offers classes weekdays 8:30am-11:30am and 11:30am-2:30pm. We also have date nights on pre-determined Saturday nights from 6:00pm-12:00am where parents can finally run errands, hit the gym, date night, and more! Your child will gain vital development and social skills through laugh and play! MeriKids has low ratios and uses child-directed learning to fully prepare each child for Kindergarten. We work on the following skills each week: - Social and Emotional Development - Phonics, Language, and Literacy - Fine Motor - Gross Motor - Science and Sensory - Creative, Child-Directed Art - Early Math Skills - Listening, Sharing, and More! Every MeriHelper receives a criminal background check, TB screening, is CPR/First Aid certified, and of course, are passionate about the early education of our learners!
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Peaceful Pals Weecare

215 W. Garfield Ave. Glendale, CA

9 mi

Mother and Teacher, I opened Peaceful Pals to bring high quality child care and exemplary Early Childhood Education to my family and community. Through my Social Emotional Learning Teachings, Curated Curriculum, Exploratory Activities, Art, Music, Dance, and Celebration of Culture, I prepare my students for Kindergarten and beyond. Following Maria Montessori's teachings, I strongly believe &quot;establishing lasting peace is the work of education.&quot; Our daycare radiates peace, unity, respect, inquisition, curiosity, and love inside and out! Come experience our happy, healthy, harmonious haven first hand!
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YMCA OF WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

401 CORTO ST ALHAMBRA, CA

3 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Our Child Care Center consists of a classroom for 2-and 3-year-olds, one for 4-and 5-year olds (not yet in school), and an after school/ all day non-school day care for K-8th grade, with each age level having outdoor, age/size appropriate playground and play equipment. Preschool care is available full day/ full year from 7:30-5:30pm, including 2 healthy meals and snacks. After School Care is also available year round, from after school to 5:30 including healthy snacks, and full day for non-school days, includes 2 healthy meals and snacks. All programs provide opportunities for physical, social, emotional and cognitive learning experiences. Participants gain a sense of self-confidence, achievement, building friendships skills, mental health support, and belonging, while parents have peace of mind knowing that their child is in a safe and enriching environment. Preschool classes use “Creative Curriculum”, a program utilized by 60+ Southern California YMCA’s, plus music, art, physical activities, social skills and integrating cultural activities. Our After School Care provides homework/ project time and assistance, physical activities and games, plus leadership and anti-bullying skills. On non-school days, this group also participate in STEAM activities, cooking class, team sports, arts and crafts.
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A Child's Garden

535 W. Roses Rd San Gabriel, CA

5 mi

The Garden school is a wonderful place to enhance the growth and development of your child. Children are encouraged to learn and explore in a loving environment. Our program is designed to nurture the cognitive, social-emotional and motor development of your child. We support the development of peer to peer relationships that nourish your child s self concept. A Child s Garden School sits on the campus of Church of our Saviour and is an outreach of the church s ministries. It is a five day accredited pre school offering a rich environment where each child can grow and develop at his or her own pace. The school is certified by the National Association of Episcopal Schools.

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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Monterey Park, CA

Pre-K Schools in Monterey Park, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Salzar Family Child Care

We absolutely love Maria. She is such a wonderful sitter that watched our little boy for about 2 years. I always felt like he was in a safe...

- Mayra S.

Peaceful Pals

Arwa has been looking after our 8mo daughter. We love her and the care she providers. I love that she is teaching and offering activities...

- Rachel M

Children's Nature Academy

I worked with Nubia when she was previously an administrative assistant at my school. She is very organized and always on top of what needs...

- Molly

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Monterey Park, CA

Pre-k programs in Monterey Park, CA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Monterey Park, CA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Monterey Park, CA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Monterey Park, CA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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