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Preschool / Child Care in Costa Mesa, CA
Coastal Children's Learning Center:
Located in Costa Mesa, Orange County CA, Coastal Children's Learning Center provides preschool and Pre-K classes for children ages 18 months to 6 years. Our program is a learn-through-play, developmental course which follows the High Scope Curriculum. We are licensed for 39 children and have 8 staff members, and strive to maintain a low student-teacher ratio of 1:8. We also offer a day care service. We provide a safe environment in which children can be successful as they encounter the challenges of the world we live in.
Why Choose Coastal Children's Learning Center?
- "Learn-Through-Play" Philosophy
The basis of our philosophy is respect for all children in a learn-through-play environment. We demonstrate respect by involving all children in basic care taking activities.
- Communicative Teaching Methods
All children in the Center are encouraged to make choices about their interests and are informed about transitions. Children’s feelings are valued and validated. All of the children are encouraged to communicate using words and participate in solutions to problems.
- Focus on Creativity
Our goal at Coastal is to nurture and encourage each child to grow socially, cognitively, physically, creatively, and emotionally in their way and in their own time.
Pre-School & Pre-Kindergarten Classes for Children ages 1-6 Years::
We believe that learning is most effective for children when it is provided through ‘play’. Play is the child’s work, where education is life. With this in mind, we will provide intellectual stimulation through a variety of new experiences where the teacher becomes a facilitator to problem solving in each child’s world.
- The Goldfish Class (18 months - 30 months)
- The Jellyfish Class (2.5 years - 3.5 years)
- The Seahorses Class (3.5 - 4.5 years)
- The Seastars Class (Pre K)
At Coastal CLC, our primary goal is to help children feel good about who they are--to build high self-esteem. We do this by providing a safe environment in which children can be successful as they encounter the challenges of the world we live in.
Address:
2245 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, Orange County, California 92627, USA
Carden West School
Courses / Programs
Carden West School is a private, independent, non-sectarian, non-profit preschool and elementary school in Pleasanton, CA, offering fully-licensed, academic-based preschool for children aged two to five years old and elementary school for Kindergarten through to 5th grade. Pleasanton is situated in Alameda County in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Established in 1977, the school has a rich tradition of providing quality education in our community and is accredited by WASC, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Carden West School fosters academic, ethical and social values, developing tomorrow's leaders today. Our teachers encourage students to put forth their best effort the first time while also encouraging students to take risks. Students are taught to take responsibility for their learning, which includes being active participants in the learning process.
- Preschool Program
- Pre-Kindergarten Program
- Kindergarten Program
- Elementary Program (til end of 5th grade)
* Subjects include: Language Arts, Mathemathics, Social Studies and Science
Additionally:
- Enrichment Program: Covering subjects such as Technology, Music, Art, Physical Education, Foreign Language and Character Education
- Before and after-school child care program
- Pre-Kindergarten Program
- Kindergarten Program
- Elementary Program (til end of 5th grade)
* Subjects include: Language Arts, Mathemathics, Social Studies and Science
Additionally:
- Enrichment Program: Covering subjects such as Technology, Music, Art, Physical Education, Foreign Language and Character Education
- Before and after-school child care program
Delphi Academy of Los Angeles
Courses / Programs
Delphi Academy of Los Angeles is an independent, coeducational, non-sectarian day school offering a preschool through high school program on one campus.The campus is located in the foothills of the Angeles National Forest in the equestrian community of Lake View Terrace in the San Fernando Valley region.
Academics focus on providing students with a solid grounding in the basics, a rich and challenging hands-on curriculum, and the ability to study purposefully and independently.
The Delphi program includes a fully rounded curriculum available for all age levels. Even the very youngest students are exposed to basic concepts of science, history, and the various humanities.
A rigorous mastery of the basics forms the core of the curriculum, with the complete program developing a wide spectrum of skills and knowledge in cultural, scientific and social subjects.
In addition to traditional academic subjects, students get training in practical areas such as communication, manners, computers, nutrition and organization.
Delphi Academy of Los Angeles admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin.
Parent Testimonial:
"I am so grateful that a school like Delphi exists. The academic program is challenging and it makes the study of vital subjects (like reading and math) absolutely fun and rewarding.”
- Elementary School Parent
Coeducational K-12 Programs:
• Preschool
• Lower School
• Elementary School
• Middle School
• Upper School
• Summer Programs
• English Immersion Program for International Students (Academic Year)
• English Immersion Camps (Spring, Summer & Winter - 4 weeks to 3 months)
• Preschool
• Lower School
• Elementary School
• Middle School
• Upper School
• Summer Programs
• English Immersion Program for International Students (Academic Year)
• English Immersion Camps (Spring, Summer & Winter - 4 weeks to 3 months)
Children's Village Preschool, Orange
Courses / Programs
Children's Village Preschool in Orange County, approximately 3 miles north of Santa Ana, is a developmental, play based preschool offering programs to children from ages 18 months to 6 years. We strive to challenge children’s creativity and to be aware and respectful of their emotional needs, and to support and facilitate their social development by providing opportunities for children to build positive self-esteem. We welcome and respect the diversity of cultures and encourage every member of our center to share their culture with us. We are facilitators of children’s development fostering their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development for life long learning.
Our philosophy at Children's Village Preschool is based on the belief that children learn best when exposed to a challenging environment that offers a variety of meaningful hands-on activities and experiences. We believe that children should be allowed to explore their surroundings in order to develop a good sense of problem solving and decision-making.
Our Preschool enrolls children 18 months through 6 years. Being potty trained is not a requirement.
Schedules include:
- 2, 3, or 5-day basis
- 1/2 day (9:00 - 12:00)
- Core Day (8:30 - 3:00)
- Extended Day (anytime 7:00 am - 6:00 pm) programs available.
- We are open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, year round with the exception of Holidays.
Schedules include:
- 2, 3, or 5-day basis
- 1/2 day (9:00 - 12:00)
- Core Day (8:30 - 3:00)
- Extended Day (anytime 7:00 am - 6:00 pm) programs available.
- We are open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, year round with the exception of Holidays.
Corte Madera Montessori
Courses / Programs
Corte Madera Montessori is a private Montessori School devoted to the education of Pre-Primary, Primary and Kindergarten children (ages 2-5 years) in Corte Madera in Marin County in the North San Francisco Bay Area. We base our philosophy and programs on the pioneering work of Dr. Maria Montessori. Through careful observation of how a child learns, Dr. Maria Montessori developed educational materials designed to assist children to reach their full potential of self-confidence and independence. Dr. Montessori’s methods follow and inspire the natural enthusiasm children have for learning.
Our classrooms are led by Montessori certified teachers. Each well prepared environment reflects the core Montessori belief that children learn best through their own efforts. The role of the teacher is to link the children to the environment by group and individual lessons.
Montessori programs:
5 Day programs:
(9:00 am - 2:30 pm)
- Pre-Primary program
- Primary program
5 Half-Day programs:
(9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
- Pre-Primary program
- Primary program
3 Day programs:
(9:00 am - 2:30 pm)
- Pre-Primary program
- Primary program
- Primary program Summer Sessions
- Extended School program (ESP)
5 Day programs:
(9:00 am - 2:30 pm)
- Pre-Primary program
- Primary program
5 Half-Day programs:
(9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
- Pre-Primary program
- Primary program
3 Day programs:
(9:00 am - 2:30 pm)
- Pre-Primary program
- Primary program
- Primary program Summer Sessions
- Extended School program (ESP)
A Child's Place Montessori School
Courses / Programs
Conveniently located in Arroyo Grande in San Luis Obispo County, A Child's Place Montessori School is a Montessori school offering programs for infants, toddlers, primary and elementary children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Dr. Maria Montessori, one of the most significant educators of our time, stressed the need for early education. A Childs Place Montessori curriculum is based upon the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, and is developmentally appropriate for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, as well as lower elementary students. At A Child's Place Montessori School, the focus is on the whole child - physical, emotional, social, cognitive, creative and artistic development, are stressed equally. Our education programs for infants, toddlers, primary and elementary age children are conducted in a warm, loving, nurturing environment, where Montessori teachers invest in your child.
- Infant / Toddler program (Ages 6 weeks to 24 months): Features bright, airy interiors designed to stimulate with toys and materials that encourage hand / eye co-ordination & cognitive ability. Learn about practical life.
- Preschool / Primary program (Ages 3 to 5 years): Sets the foundation for math and reading.
- Early Elementary program (Ages 5 to 6 years): Children are taught how to solve problems amongst themselves with a teacher serving as mediator.
- Preschool / Primary program (Ages 3 to 5 years): Sets the foundation for math and reading.
- Early Elementary program (Ages 5 to 6 years): Children are taught how to solve problems amongst themselves with a teacher serving as mediator.
Lycée Français La Pérouse, Bay Area
Courses / Programs
The Lycée is a PK to 12th grade college preparatory school in the San Francisco Bay Area which is based on the French national curriculum augmented by courses in American History, English Literature and Visual Arts. It provides a challenging educational environment, emphasizing academic achievement leading to the French Baccalaureate.Designed to provide our students with a structured, well-assimilated body of general knowledge while encouraging the development of analytical and critical thinking skills, the curriculum fosters autonomy, initiative, self-respect and the respect of others, cooperation and responsibility. In addition, by becoming bilingual, our students become aware of and respect cultural differences. They are consequently able to make informed choices about their future and are prepared for success in tomorrow's world.
There are currently more than 900 students on three campuses, the Corte Madera campus, located in Marin County (PK to 5th grades), and two campuses in San Francisco, the Ashbury campus for Primary students (PK to 5th grades) and the Ortega campus for Middle and High school.
- A PK to 12th grade college preparatory school.
- Full time school from 2 1/2 years old (nursery school) to 12th grade.
- A part-time nursery class is avalaible on the Corte Madera campus, Marin County for the 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years old.
- Full time school from 2 1/2 years old (nursery school) to 12th grade.
- A part-time nursery class is avalaible on the Corte Madera campus, Marin County for the 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years old.