Schools in Aliso Viejo, CA

“My daughter has been coming here for about a year. She’s autistic, and she’s always had a little trouble making friends and listening to teachers. Mrs. Kristin is fantastic when it comes to harnessing her intelligence and making her feel included. Drop off and pick up times are extremely flexible as well.”

“We had a wonderful experience at KinderCare and are so grateful for the care Silas received from infancy through age two. This center truly helped set him up with confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation during his early years.

Special shoutouts to some incredible teachers who made a huge impact on our family – both Ms. Sandy’s, Ms. Lesley, and Ms. Nicolette were absolutely amazing with Silas. Ms. Kym, with her music and guitar, brought so much joy to the classroom, and Ms. Mimi was always so sweet and caring. We also want to thank Ms. Thays for being such a positive presence and for introducing Silas to some Spanish along the way.

Thank you as well to the directors, Ms. Alycia and Ashley, for keeping us informed, organized, and supported throughout our time here. We also loved the daily photos and updates – they made us feel close to Silas even while we were working.

We’re sad to be leaving, but so thankful for the caring environment, friendships, and learning experiences Silas had here. Highly recommend this KinderCare to any family.”

“This preschool was such a positive experience for us, I wish my child could've attended full-time. The teachers are so patient and loving, and you can tell they truly care. My son met great friends and it broke our hearts when we had to move out of the area. We loved Ms. Sarah and her team. Always such a warm environment.”

“We highly recommend VanDamme Academy to families who value Classical learning in a child-centric environment.In a world that is increasingly stressful to children in every aspect of their lives, VanDamme Academy offers a safe haven of unplugged, but highly connected learning. Little to no homework, focused daily classroom learning, and an environment of mutual respect, kindness and inspiration – these are the hallmarks of this incredible program.Because the school focuses on eliciting critical and collaborative thinking, students internalize material, rather than memorize and forget it. School time is used efficiently so teachers do not rely on homework (and parents) to bolster learning. How is this done? Simply: classes are small, teachers are passionate about their area of expertise, and the material itself is incredibly interesting and engaging to students. Add to that expectations of mutual respect, politeness, kindness, and excitement for learning and it’s easy to see why the model works.Our daughter looks forward to school each and every day!”