Private schools in North Hollywood CA/ San Fernando Valley area: Independent elementary school & middle school in Los Angeles County, close to Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale, Culver City, Inglewood..
Laurel Hall School: Located in North Hollywood, CA, just off the Hollywood Freeway, Laurel Hall School & Early Childhood Center provides a relevant and challenging curriculum in a warm family atmosphere to students in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 8th Grade. Our Preschool, Elementary and Middle School curriculum prepares students academically and socially to be successful in the high school of their choice.
Laurel Hall School & Early Childhood Center is located in the South East end of the San Fernando Valley in North Hollywood, California. We neighbor the parking lot of Macy's on Laurel Canyon & Oxnard Street. Close to the 170 freeway leading directly into Hollywood to the south or Los Angeles National Forest much further north. LHS is nestled among neighborhoods full of houses and convenient businesses, restaurants, and local parks.
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA, St. Anne School is an independent Catholic school that fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 800 students in grades preschool through eight, providing unparalleled academics and extracurricular activities designed to challenge, educate and nurture the whole child in partnership with parents. We serve preschool, elementary, and middle school students with a range of courses in English, Mathematics, Religion, Science, and Social Science.
In addition to our core educational categories, we also provide a range of special programs including Chinese, Spanish, Creative Writing, Health, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Orchestra, and Athletics among others.
With a robust co-curricular program, St. Anne students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs, classes, and activities that complement classroom study and create a balanced learning environment to develop the whole child.
Our vision is to develop future generations of creative thinkers, innovative problem solvers, effective communicators and emerging leaders, guided by the Catholic faith, to influence our local and global communities for the greater good.
Located at 16081 Waikiki Lane, just minutes from Huntington Harbor, Orange County CA, LePort School is Huntington Beach’s premier Montessori, preschool & elementary school. Our Huntington Harbor campus offers a wide range of Montessori child care, preschool and elementary school programs to toddlers, preschoolers, and lower elementary students, aged 3 months to 8 years. Our programs are designed for very young toddlers through 3rd Grade.
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. The Montessori learning materials are designed to spark the imagination, engage the intellect, and invite each child to explore, discover, and understand.
By choosing LePort, you enable your child to make the most of his precious childhood. Our unique program, which combines rigorous academics with a strong focus on personal development, will prepare your child for the adventure of life. At LePort, your child can have it all.
Pacific Ridge School is an independent middle and high school for grades 7 -12 in Carlsbad in San Diego County, CA. Pacific Ridge School is fulfilling the need in Coastal North County for excellence in independent, college-preparatory and secondary education. Firmly rooted in academic excellence, Pacific Ridge School inspires and equips students to be lifelong learners who act with compassion and integrity. We are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
We invite you to discover what is unique about Pacific Ridge School. Grounded in academic accomplishment, we promote both artistic and athletic achievement, while integrating our vision and our values in every aspect of our curriculum. As they explore assumptions from new perspectives and become aware of their role as members of a global community, students learn the importance of finding their pupose in life.
Education Programs:
- Middle School Program
- High School Program
* In addition to Academic Subjects such as Social and Community Studies, American Studies, Life Science, Conceptual Physics, Mathematics, English, French and Spanish, subjects such as Ethical Responsibility and Global Engagement play an important role in our Curriculum.
Playmates Co-operative Nursery School is located at 2340 42nd Avenue in the Sunset District in the west-central part of San Francisco. We are a non-profit, nonsectarian, interracial co-operative organization formed and operated by parents and experienced staff. We provide an excellent child-centered nursery program for children 2 1/2 to 6 years of age, as well as a transitional kindergarden program. Scholarships are also available. An adult-to-child ratio of one-to-five provides individualized attention, a safe environment and many opportunities for creative expression. Children with special needs are welcome.
Playmates Co-operative has offered families a supportive and creative learning environment for over 50 years. Children at Playmates build trust and confidence in a warm, nurturing environment. They learn the joy of friendship with other children and adults in a setting that encourages cooperation and problem solving, gain high self-esteem and develop independence through successful age-appropriate "hands-on" learning experiences. Children also develop a positive attitude towards learning; a love of school.
- Nursery program for children 2 1/2 to 6 years of age
- Transitional kindergarten program
- Young 5 program for ages: 2 1/2 - 6 years
- Extended care available from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Summer programs
* A.M. session: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
* P.M. session: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
* Young 5 program: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
* Part-time attendance (3, 4 or 5 days / week)
* Non-teaching / teaching slots available
* Lunch Bunch: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Conveniently situated in Upland, San Bernardino County CA, First United Methodist Church Preschool provides early childhood education programs to children ages 2 years, 6 months old to 5 years of age. Classes are held from 8:45-11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday as well as 12:45 – 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, with a variety of enrollment options available.
Our preschool program was established as a service to the families and children of our area communities. Our quality curriculum emphasizes teaching the whole child by seeking to provide opportunities for the social, mental, physical, and spiritual development of the child. Active play is balanced with quiet activity to prevent fatigue and over stimulation.
We are located on the corner of Euclid Avenue and C Street in beautiful historic downtown Upland. We have been accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, a division of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. NAEYC, Washington, DC State Lic# 360900330. We have also been a proud recipient of the national award for quality.
Within a Christian atmosphere, the staff seeks to teach readiness skills in reading, math and writing, a beginning exploration of science, music and art appreciation and a weekly language experience in Spanish. Creative play, traffic safety, field trips, nutritional morning snacks and interdenominational Christian education are also part of the program.
Christian preschool programs for kids ages 2.5 - 5:
- Readiness skills in reading, math & writing
- Amazing Athletes Program
- Art Appreciation
- Music Appreciation
- Science Appreciation
- Spanish Language Experience
Optional “Early Start” 7:45 a.m.-8:45 a.m. and “Lunch Bunch” 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. programs are offered as well.
Founded in 1976, Montessori Children's Center (MCC) teaches students ages 2-6 years in its new custom-designed preschool located in the Parkmerced community in the southwest corner of San Francisco. Our preschool is based near San Francisco State University in the Villa Merced complex. We serve families from Sunset District, Balboa Terrace, Ingleside, Oceanview and throughout San Fransisco Bay communities.
Dedicated to the methods and vision of the reknowned educator Maria Montessori, the teachers at MCC consider themselves guides and facilitators rather than instructors, as children instinctively "learn how to learn," thus gaining independence and self-confidence. The Center has been accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale. The staff includes experienced Montessori teachers with extensive educational backgrounds and a qualified complementary staff.
Childcare programs (Full-day / half-day options available):
- Preschool program
- Kindergarten program
* We provide a quality learning environment based on the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, for children 2-1/2 to 6 years. We also accept a limited number of 2-year-olds.