Private schools in California: Preschools in La Canada, private elementary schools in Los Angeles area, early childhood education, kindergarten, after-school child care service, homework help programs in LA County
The Learning Castle: The Learning Castle (TLC) in La Canada (approximately 20 minutes north of downtown Los Angeles), Southern CA is an Independent private co-educational school offering an excellent, accelerated Kindergarten through third-grade education. The Learning Castle focuses on each student’s needs through an individualized curriculum. Low teacher-to-student ratios, coupled with curricula developed by and for The Learning Castle style of teaching, have led to outstanding results with students learning at an accelerated pace.
Education Programs: The Learning Castle provides all of the courses of study required for four year olds through 3rd grade by the State of California, expanding upon and exceeding those guidelines.
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade Program: Students are on individual education programs and have personal, class, and grade objectives. We have developed a method of teaching phonics and reading through writing. Our method has been so successful that we have developed a series of worksheets to be published in the near future. We can accommodate students with certain special needs, but our program is specifically designed to assist students at and above their grade levels to learn at an accelerated pace. Physical Education Program: Our physical education program includes tennis instruction from a former professional player as well as group sports.
Enrichment Programs: We offer dance, music, foreign languages, and computer classes, as well as a fine arts program.
Extended Care & Homework Help: Extended Care & Homework Help are available.
Teremok Preschool in Chatsworth in the San Fernando region of Los Angeles, CA, is a family day care center offering an educational environment for children ages 12 months to 12 years. Our goal is to produce happy, intelligent, well-adjusted children. Our program provides a warm and stimulating atmosphere to play, investigate, explore, and to make decisions. Carefully planned learning activities appropriate to children's age and development, such as painting, block building, dress-up, reading stories, and active outdoor play.
At Teremok Preschool, you will find a nurturing, educational environment for children of ages 12 months to 12 years. We recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles and personalities. Our highly-qualified teachers and staff are committed to working within each child’s comfort zone to ensure optimal social, emotional and educational results.
- Preschool program (Ages 2-3 years)
- Pre-Kindergarten program (Ages 4-5 years)
- Elementary / After School program (Ages 5-12 years)
- Summer Camp program
- Enrichment classes
Our daily activities include:
- Language Development
- Literacy
- Math
- Science Components
- Indoor and Outdoor Activities
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
• 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)
Discovery Montessori Preschool in Sacramento, CA, is a private Preschool offering programs to children ages two 1/2 through to five years. Our small size and home-like facility (maximum 24 students at one time) encourages community. Our teachers offer warm and loving attention, providing the intimate feel of extended family. We offer a teacher-child ratio that exceeds state standards. Our program and philosophy build continuity between school activities and home life.
Children ages two 1/2 through to five years may enroll. Each child's readiness best determines his or her eligibility for Discovery Montessori Preschool. Children needing toilet training and children with special needs are considered.
We employ people who are warm, nurturing, understanding, and educated in child development. They each apply their knowledge in the classroom and respect the child as an individual. We seek employees who value working as a team with the children, parents, colleagues, and volunteers. The school is operated by an Early Childhood credentialed Teacher / Administrator.
Some of our activities include:
- Circle and Share time
- Songs and Poems
- Story Time and Imagination
- On-Site "Field Trips"
- Special Guests
- Art and Craft Projects
- Water Play and Painting
- A Wide Variety of Seasonal Projects
- Outside Play and Gardening
Education is provided through a wide variety of playtime and educational activities. Our curriculum is specially designed to stimulate and entertain children.
Located in Irvine in Orange County, CA, LePort Schools is a Montessori school offering programs to toddlers, preschoolers, and lower elementary students, aged 18 months to 8 years. Our students enjoy a Montessori approach to education, which fosters self-motivation and a true love of learning. The Montessori learning materials are designed to spark the imagination, engage the intellect, and invite each child to explore, discover, and understand.
At our Montessori school, it is our goal to provide students with an outstanding education, one in which they develop strong basic skills, master challenging content, and learn to think independently. In the Montessori classroom, children progress individually, allowing each child to experience the joys of learning at his or her own pace.
- For ages 18 months to 8 years
- Pre-primary program
- Primary program
- Elementary program
- After School Care program
- 3 or 5 days
- Full Day programs
- Half Day programs
Established in 1946 and set in the heart of San Francisco in the Laurel Heights area, Laurel Hill is the oldest parent-participation, cooperative nursery school in San Francisco. Our philosophy is child-centered and is focused on building a child's self esteem through socialization and play. While there is no strict academic program at Laurel Hill, our children thrive in an environment that lets them learn organically. Laurel Hill is the largest co-op nursery school in the Bay Area, with approximately 80 families enrolled. We currently have a staff of 8 teachers, and with parent participation our adult-to-child ratio is roughly 1 to 5.
Families who become members of the co-op need to fulfill participation responsibilities, and by doing so allow us to offer an unrivaled experience at extremely affordable rates. But more important than the financial benefits, by participating at Laurel Hill, you'll connect with an incredible group of families, you'll know your children's friends and teachers intimately, and you'll have the satisfaction of being truly involved in your child's first foray into the school environment.
- Nursery School Program: We follow a child-centered philosophy of early childhood education for ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years. Children are allowed to learn through play and by exploring their environment at their own developmental pace.
- Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) Program: Our Pre-K curriculum is tailored to the needs of young 5 year olds, while still adhering to our child-focused philosophy.
- Extended care program: This is offered from 8a.m. until 5:30p.m., depending on space available.
Located in Bel Air in Western Los Angeles, CA, Bel Air Presbyterian Preschool provides a primarily full-day, Christian-oriented Preschool program (with limited part-time availability) for children aged between 2.5 and 5 years of age. We offer an NAEYC accredited early-childhood developmental program that provides a quality curriculum that fosters the spiritual, social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of each child in a safe, loving, nurturing environment. It meets the needs of the individual child and allows children to learn through experience and play.
Bel Air Presbyterian Preschool has eight morning classes and three afternoon classes (Afternoon Enrichment) with two teachers in each classroom. Afternoon Enrichment begins at noon and ends at 3:00 p.m. There is an option of early-morning drop-off beginning at 8:00 a.m., for an additional fee.
Bel Air Presbyterian Preschool is nestled on Mulholland Drive between the Encino / Sherman Oaks area in the Valley and the Bel Air / Brentwood area on the Westside. It is easily accessible by the 405 freeway and surrounding canyon roads.