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LITTLE BIG PRESCHOOL
5.0
Little big preschool has been such a transformative experience for our daughter. She has grown intellectually and emotionally. She looks forward to learning and fully prepared for her next step of kindergarten. We are so grateful for little big!
- Care member
Pomegranate Lake Forest Preschool
5.0
I am absolutely thrilled with the experience my child has had at Pomegranate School!
My child has been going here about two years now. She loves Ms. Theresa and Ms. Elona and wants to go to school even on the weekend!
It is very warm and welcoming. The staff are dedicated to providing a...
- Perry E.
LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY
5.0
I trust my only child with them. I am pregnant with my second and they will also attend Little Thinkers. They are like an extended family to us. SO grateful for laid back environment. Safety and care are #1. With the open environment my child is thriving. Meeting new friends. My child loves the...
- Emily N.
Kiddos Daycare
5.0
Aleyda genuinely enjoys caring for children. She will spend quality time with them, teach them, and ensure they’re enjoying themselves. At the end of the day she will give you a full report of what was done, how they behaved, and any suggestions to help.
- Care member
Gonzales Family Childcare
5.0
Choosing Miss Natalie was one of the best decisions we’ve made for our family. We have been with her for the past 4 years and its bittersweet to almost have our time end as our daughter moves onto TK this fall. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Miss Natalie! From the moment we stepped...
- Care member
Preschools in Aliso Viejo, CA
5.0
(4)
Little Big Preschool in Aliso Viejo in Orange County, CA seeks to provide affordable and quality childcare for children between the ages of 2-6. We are a school that cares about children’s physical, cognitive, and social emotional development. The teachers of this program strive to learn about the...
5.0
"I am so glad we found Little Big!! Our daughter started when she was 3 going on 4 years old and has been attending for almost a year. We have never had a bad experience. Staff is very professional and the days are always well planned out. Our daughter has learned...
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Kiddieland Preschool
27101 Aliso Creek Road #154, Aliso Viejo, CA
Kiddieland Preschool established in 1994 in Aliso Viejo operates Monday through Friday. We welcome children between the ages of 18 months through 6 years old.
Our wonderful thematic program is exciting and fun for our children. We also have an extremely interactive circle time when our children...
Shining Start Daycare
10 Falcon Crest Lane, Aliso Viejo, CA
Here at Shining Start Daycare, we are a husband/wife team that offers a secure environment for your child to play, work and learn with other children and adults. We believe that children learn through active exploration and play that self-esteem is built on. As a home daycare, we have the ability...
Kids Adventure Learning Center-Academy on the Hills
10 Mareblu, Aliso Viejo, CA
Academy on the Hills, located in Aliso Viejo, California, offers early care and education services to children between the ages of 6 months to 12 years old. The company’s pre-kindergarten programs focus on laying a good foundation by teaching and developing children’s core competencies. The...
ROBIN HOOD MONTESSORI INC
1 Nantais, Aliso Viejo, CA
The Robin Hood Montessori School in Aliso Viejo, California provides childcare and preschool education for three month old to six year old children. Their Montessori curriculum and exciting environment stimulates the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth and fosters positive...
Niguel Children's Center
27102 Foxborough, Aliso Viejo, CA
Niguel Children’s Center offers childcare and preschool programs. They provide affordable child care services and give each child a warm environment that encourages the development of socialization skills, independence and positive self-image. Established in 1980, it is located at 27102 Foxborough...
Gymboree Play & Music / Gymboree Play & Music of Aliso Viejo
27131 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo, CA
Gymboree Play & Music-Aliso Viejo is an educational organization based in California that offers different services related to early childhood development. The company’s company academic classes and enrichment programs are geared towards infants to preschool children. Gymboree Play & Music utilizes...
Kangaroo Family Day Care
19 Goldenrain, Aliso Viejo, CA
Kangaroo Family Day Care is a licensed center located in Aliso Viejo, CA. It has been providing child care services since 2002. It is a small family child care that offers lots of indoor and outdoor activities that your child will enjoy. It is a bilingual school with CPR and First aid trained...
Canyon Vista Family YMCA
27800 Oak View Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA
Canyon Vista Family YMCA located in Aliso Viejo, CA is a Before and Afterschool Childcare facility that operates Mondays through Fridays from 6:45 AM to 6 PM. The center offers year round programs such as Before and Afterschool Care, Kindergarten Plus, Winter Break Camp, Spring Break Camp, and...
Kristin's Kiddie Land
27101 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA
Kristin's Kiddie Land in Aliso Viejo, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids from eighteen months to six years...
5.0
(2)
Welcome to our Montessori-Reggio inspired preschool, a nurturing and innovative educational environment located in the heart of Lake Forest, CA. Our preschool operates from a beautifully designed home, meticulously tailored to meet the needs of our young learners.
At our preschool, we blend the...
5.0
"I am absolutely thrilled with the experience my child has had at Pomegranate! My child wants to go to school on the weekends too! The staff is warm, welcoming, and truly dedicated to providing a nurturing and engaging environment for all of the children. From the...
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LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY
34240 CAMINO CAPISTRANO, CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA
4.7
(3)
Little Thinkers Montessori Academy is a nurturing and innovative Montessori Preschool committed to fostering the holistic development of young minds. Situated in a serene and stimulating environment, our academy embraces the principles of Maria Montessori, providing children with an enriching...
5.0
"I was going to just do temporary care with them for my daughter, but we fell in love with them and stayed. They are so thoughtful, they have great communication with children and parents. They are on point. My daughter is learning so much there. I have helped at...
Katherine L.
5.0
(5)
Hey families, my name is Aleyda. I have over 20 years of experience in providing home daycare services. I am licensed in CA with an associates degree in administration and training in pediatric CPR/First Aid.
At Kiddos Daycare, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing, safe, and stimulating...
5.0
"Aleyda genuinely enjoys caring for children. She will spend quality time with them, teach them, and ensure they’re enjoying themselves. At the end of the day she will give you a full report of what was done, how they behaved, and any suggestions to help."
Care member
Gonzales Family Childcare
2958 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, CA
5.0
(3)
I'm a licensed daycare provider. I provide full-time care. I provide all meals and snacks. I have infant/ toddler child development background. I'm highly experienced in providing excellent care for children.
I have been licensed for 24years, I have references if needed. I currently have space for...
5.0
"Choosing Miss Natalie was one of the best decisions we’ve made for our family. We have been with her for the past 4 years and its bittersweet to almost have our time end as our daughter moves onto TK this fall. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Miss...
Care member
Charmsical Child Care
109 Goldenrod, Irvine, CA
5.0
(3)
Over 30 years experience with children.
A safe and clean environment for your child to play, learn & grow!
Highlights
~ Preschool curriculum
~ Pet friendly home/2 loving huskies
~ A safe place for your child to play, learn and grow
~ Building positive, meaningful friendships
~ Using teachable...
5.0
"My 3 year old has been going to Jenean for over a year now and I have to say that not only is Jenean so caring and loving with her, her preschool curriculum has really been amazing for my 3 year old. I drop her off and dont have to worry about how she's doing...
Patty P.
Orange Kids
117 Treehouse, Irvine, CA
5.0
(2)
We understand how difficult raising a child for full-time working parents may be, from nutrition to their behavior, exploring their hidden talents to teaching them arts & music, and all in a safe environment.
Our Lovely trained Staff in Orange Kids Family Child Care are licensed child care and...
5.0
"Roya is honestly the best. After enrolling our son, I was impressed with how quickly she bonded with him. Every time I dropped him off, he was happy to see her and every time I picked him up, he was happy. It felt like dropping him off with a family member every...
Care member
Siepideh Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare
25212 Monte Verde Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA
4.7
(12)
My background is in child development and psychology. I have my Teaching License and I have my daycare license through CA Department of Education, Sacramento.
I have been in this business for more than 30years. I had my daycare in San Jose, California and Denver, Colorado.
After 15 years teaching...
5.0
"As a first time mom, I was so apprehensive and worried about finding a daycare that we were comfortable with. We had many daycare tours including large daycare centers, but couldn't find the right one. Because, throughout the tours, most daycares emphasized on...
Marcelo B.
LePort Montessori School (Irvine Mandarin)
3935 Alton Parkway West Park Plaza, IRVINE, CA
Authentic Montessori school offering Mandarin Chinese immersion toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten. Teachers are native Chinese speakers and use Mandarin to speak with children and with each other. Classrooms have direct access to the outdoors and contain a complete set of Montessori...
LePort Montessori (Irvine Spectrum North Campus)
1 Technology Drive Bldg. A, IRVINE, CA
Montessori school offering programs from infancy through 8th grade. Bright classrooms with many windows and en-suite restrooms are equipped with a full range of Montessori materials, and most classrooms have direct access to the outdoors to allow a flow between indoor play and outdoor gardening,...
Guidepost Montessori at Las Flores
28672 Deerpath, Rancho Santa Margarita, RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence.
From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support,...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Aliso Viejo, CA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Aliso Viejo, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Aliso Viejo, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Aliso Viejo, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Aliso Viejo, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Aliso Viejo, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Aliso Viejo, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Aliso Viejo, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Aliso Viejo, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Aliso Viejo, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.