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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in South Pasadena, CA

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

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Garden of Angels Preschool

1001 Marengo Ave South Pasadena, CA

3.0(2)

< 1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
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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Child care
Preschool
Colonial House is located in South Pasadena, CA. They offer preschool program that specializes in Pre-Reading, Pre-Writing and Math. They provide a home-like environment for your child to be comfortable while learning and developing socially and academically. Their age appropriate programs are designed to stimulate your child’s interest.

Kinesthetic Learner

699 Monterey Rd South Pasadena, CA

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
SP Kinesthetic Kids located in South Pasadena, CA has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Pre school, After School and Summer camp. They are open on weekdays from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

St. James' Parish Day School

1325 Monterey Rd South Pasadena, CA

< 1 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
St. James' Parish Day School located in South Pasadena, CA is an NAEYC accredited school that offers Nursery, Prekindergarten, and Kindergarten programs. The school operates Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 AM to 3 PM and provides After School Enrichment Classes and Extended Care services.

Oneonta Nursery School

1515 Garfield Ave South Pasadena, CA

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
The Oneonta Nursery School located at 1515 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from nine AM to twelve Noon, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities including summer camps and winter breaks.
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Peaceful Pals

215 W Garfield Ave Glendale, CA

5.0(1)

6 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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Blooming Child Family Day Care

4345 KINGSWELL AVE LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(2)

7 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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Children's Nature Academy

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

5.0(2)

9 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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Artziniega Family Child Care

1319 E. Maple St. Glendale, CA

5.0(1)

5 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)

7 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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A Child's Garden

535 W. Roses Rd San Gabriel, CA

4 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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FLINTRIDGE MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL & ELEMENTARY, INC

1739 FOOTHILL BLVD LA CANADA FLT, CA

8 mi

Montessori
Our Mission is to provide children with quality education and attentive care in an atmosphere of love which promotes learning and successful socialization. In addition to encouraging academic achievement, we strive to help the children develop joy in sharing and take pride in self-reliance. Ideally we want to inspire and nurture young children and help build a foundation for our future generation so they can be compassionate, responsible, intelligent and successful adults.
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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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A Spoonful O Honey Educational Resource Service

5482 Wilshire Blvd. 290 Los Angeles, CA

10 mi

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
A Spoonful O Honey Theater Company is a nonprofit (501c3) arts organization whose purpose to provide underserved youths' with an arts and literacy based after-school program in a safe and caring environment. We partner with local schools/school districts to provide in-depth arts education during school hours or in after-school programs. Students are offered comprehensive, California standards-based enrichment that underscores the critical role that the arts play in the students' development of creativity, overall well-being and academic achievement. We offer academic tutoring in Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Math for grades K-8, as well as, acting, singing, and beginning piano lessons.
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Pine Tree Preschool

311 S. Normandie Ave. Los Angeles, CA

9 mi

Since 1992, Pine Tree Preschool has provided a safe, engaging, and enriching early learning experience for children 18 months to 5 years old. Our eclectic curriculum blends play-based learning, structured academics, and Montessori principles, ensuring that children develop independence, creativity, and essential kindergarten-readiness skills in a nurturing environment. A Balanced Approach to Learning: Our program fosters curiosity, confidence, and social-emotional growth through: Play-Based Exploration - Hands-on activities that encourage creativity and problem-solving. Montessori-Inspired Learning - Child-led experiences that promote independence and practical life skills. Early Literacy &amp; Math Readiness - Age-appropriate academics that build strong foundational skills. STEM, Art, and Music - Encouraging discovery through science, creative expression, and movement. Outdoor Learning - Three playgrounds and two gardens for nature-based experiences. Our Programs: Toddler Program (18 Months - 2.5 Years) - Focus on socialization, language, and sensory play in a nurturing setting. Preschool Program (2.5 - 5 Years) - A well-rounded curriculum incorporating Montessori materials, hands-on exploration, and structured academics. Flexible Scheduling - Full-day (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and part-time options to fit your family's needs. Why Families Choose Pine Tree Preschool: Experienced, Caring Teachers - Nurturing educators who support each child's growth. Montessori-Inspired Environment - Promotes self-guided learning and independence. Safe &amp; Clean Facilities - Secure classrooms and strict health protocols. Community-Oriented - Strong family engagement and partnerships with local agencies.
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Peaceful Pals Weecare

215 W. Garfield Ave. Glendale, CA

6 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

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
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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Little Acorn Montessori Academy

1957 Huntington Dr Alhambra, CA

2 mi

Montessori
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
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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Glendale Preschool & Kindergarten

225 S Verdugo Rd Glendale, CA

5 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
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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Jabonero Family Child Care

708 North Montebello Blvd Montebello, CA

5.0(1)

7 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
In-Home daycare
A Home Center For Excellence In Child Development. State Licenced, Certified CPR, Health and Safety. INFANT- TODDLER-PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN & MEALS. A safe, loving , home environment . Our day consists of various fun filled activities which include : * music & movement * early childhood curriculum * letters & letter sounds * pre-writing & reading * arts & crafts A very spacious backyard - fun for kids to run, play, ride, and just enjoy being a kid.

Lisa says "Rosemary, as the head teaxher at the preschool, is always very efficient and her work place is tidy. She is extremely nice and kind in asserting reasonable...

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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in South Pasadena, CA

Pre-K Schools in South Pasadena, CA are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Garden of Angels Preschool

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

- Shante Y.

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

Blooming Child Family Day Care

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...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in South Pasadena, CA

Pre-k programs in South Pasadena, 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 South Pasadena, 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 South Pasadena, 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 South Pasadena, 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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