Schools near Foothill Ranch, CA

“Just an update from my review a year ago as of things have slightly changed for our household. Now both of my sons attend. Each in their respective class for their age group and both my husband and I could not be happier. Both of our children are thriving and doing well. We can see their growth in leaps and bounds. Ms. Dora in nido class aka the infant class, has been so warm and welcoming. Her and the entire nido team have been amazing with my baby adjust and integrate into the class. While my toddler who will be moving up to the next class has continue to thrive and grow with the help of Ms. Ashley and Ms. Rozzy. I cannot describe how amazing this school is. Even with the numerous suddenly resignation of staff across the board, our children's teachers have maintained to be rock solid and really ensure the kids day to day is not disrupted. The new head and assistant admin have been kind and great with all of questions and concerns. We have been there for over a year now and even though there have been a couple of extremely rough patches, I'm happy we stayed.”

“My children went here for the last few years. All the teachers at this daycare are very friendly and caring about the kids, my kids had so much fun here and made lots of friends. They do lots of arts, crafts, music, reading, and have events for the parents and kids in their playground every few months. The administrators and teachers went out of their way to accommodate some unusual eating issues for one of my kids. I would recommend this daycare if you want a happy and fun environment for your kids!”

“DeeCyDa is a great place to take your kid so they get an early start to education and life skills. As well as a good place for your kid to make new friends, And have good teachers.”

“We LOVE Preschool of Aliso Viejo and Mrs. Kristen. Both my kiddo's attended preschool here and we have nothing but good things to say. Mrs. Kristen does a great job teaching the kids skills to prepare for Kinder in addition to fun art projects, activities, pool days, and parties! My kids loved it!! Mrs. Kristen does a wonderful job! She is the owner and puts her heart and soul into this place!”

“I can't tell you how thankful we are to have found such an incredible school.

First off, for our daughter: The teachers truly care about each and every student. They work hard to make everyday a special learning experience that's fun for them (and the parents!) From field trips, to trike races, to Dad nights--there's always something exciting going on. And the kids absolutely love it. Our daughter wouldn't leave my side, and now begs me to go to school, even on non-school days.

Second, the education: The school hosts parent ed nights, where teacher Jackie (who is amazing) shares information on parenting types, child physiology, and how to best support our growing children. It's such an incredible resource that so many of us are searching for during this parenting stage!

Third, parental involvement: As parents, we get to work in the classroom with the children, which is such a unique and totally priceless experience.

We are beyond thankful for the teachers, community, and experience at LPP!”

“My son has been going to childtime for almost 3 years and we have been so happy with them. Every single day we are greeted with warmth and a smile - Ms Maya is a joyful soul that really helped my son on those days where he just wanted to be with mama. Ms Inez and Ms Ceci treat you like family and communicate honestly and openly to make sure your kiddo is happy and thriving. Ms Karissa in the infant room loves each of those babies like her own. Ms Mayra is a boss but gentle in the toddler 1 room and the kids love her - best story teller! There was a visible difference in my son after working with Ms. Brianna in toddler 2/ early preschool - she is so gentle and yet so effective with these kids. There are so many others that I could mention here, but the bottom line is that these folks love kids. They will love your kids, keep them safe, and they will work with you to make sure your child thrives!”

“Guidepost at Alicia is an incredible school. They believe deeply in Montessori practices and root their structures in that, while at the same time accommodating to meet individual needs. I’ve been very grateful for the unconditional love they are willing to show my child and the positive welcome he receives each day. The toddler classroom teacher and the head of school are both great communicators and I appreciate all they do to make their program work for each child. I highly recommend this school!”

“The Goddard School has been amazing for my baby. It was a big transition for her and they helped us handle it with grace. Could not be happier with her progress so far.”

“The best preschool ever! I love Ms. Donna! Not only she’s knowledgeable with kids and early childhood education, she’s also full of love and patient with kids. She sees the individual needs while having to develop the curriculum for the whole class. Not to mention she’s giving lessons to parents for the monthly meeting to equip parents for better communication with kids. Don’t know how she did that. Simply amazing!I would recommend this school for anyone who is able to volunteer a good amount of time. It’s a co-op school, so the parents must be able to volunteer and have a ‘job’ at school.”

“I LOVE Kindercare!!! I’m a teacher, so when looking for daycares for my twins, I made a point to read reviews and ask questions as well as really being observant about how the teachers and kiddos behave.

1) the previous reviews stating how happy people are with Kindercare is spot on!

2) it says a lot about a place when teachers hangout on their breaks in the head honchos office. It’s very clear they respect and love the two head ladies of the facility.

3) my twins have been attending Kindercare since 6 months old. I have been VERY happy with the love and care given to them. I trust everyone at Kindercare fully.

As a credentialed teacher and with a masters in teaching, I can easily say that Kindercare is a lovely/wonderful/fun/fulfilling place to send your child. My twins smile and squeal every time we open the doors to the facility.”

“We registered for IUCC ECC this year and it has been an amazing experience. Our daughter loves going to Preschool everyday, her teachers are warm and loving. She comes home talking about the different project focused units, she is learning so much! The Director and all of the staff are wonderful. We have enjoyed all of the events, communication, and opportunities to be involved at the school. If you’re looking for a small learning focused school that values kids, look no further!”

“The Goddard School in Ladera Ranch has been a great asset in the development and growth of our son. He was very shy and needed speech therapy support to express himself. However since joining the Goddard School, he has become more extrovert and he can talk without any issues. We noticed his blossoming very quickly. The teachers are all great and they have been a very helpful factor in the development of our son. The administration is very helpful and friendly.”

“Both of my children went to Everbrook Academy, and after six wonderful years, my youngest is graduating today. It’s so bittersweet! The staff is truly incredible—Miss Ruth (the director) is the kindest person you’ll ever meet and helped guide me through so many parenting challenges. My daughter absolutely loved her teachers: Miss Susan, Miss Britt, Miss Madison, and Miss Shipra.

The school also has cameras in the classrooms, which gave me so much peace of mind early on. But honestly, I stopped checking because I trust them that much. Everbrook has been like a second home for our family, and I can’t recommend it enough. Thank you for everything!”

“We love this preschool! They have the most incredible outdoor setup with tons of new play areas out there every day. The teachers are so nurturing to our kiddos, and the families and students are so friendly. I looked at many preschools before enrolling, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision to send our kids here.”

“Our family’s expectations were surpassed with Kindercare. We appreciate the balance of flexibility and structure provided here. All the teachers and management we have engaged with are warm and responsive. They are helpful with drop off which makes a world of a difference. We highly recommend Kindercare.”

“If you are looking for true fellowship and a place to call your home church, then Grace Harbor is the church for you :)I have nothing to say about the school portion of the church, as my daughter neve attended. But as far as the church portion goes, we really loved attending here :) We were treated like family and to this day I am still friends with many of the members we met there :) I see pastor Fred from time to time at our Chiropractor and he ALWAYS gives us the biggest and best hugs :) I was sad to have moved out of the area for a while, which was the reason for our leaving the church. I am still on the church prayer email list and am happy to be able to "Attend" online when I am able to :) The church services themselves are smaller (less then 150) so it really feels like family and you don't get "lost in the crowd".”

“We could not recommend this school enough! Our kids really love their teachers and the management is great! We are also really happy with the school's menu! We get daily reports and pictures and we can tell that our kids really like this place.”

“Great little community school, safe, nice kids and involved parents, strong curriculum, expect religion curriculum in homework. Thankful we found this gem when we did. Principal is on top of it.”

“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!”

“We enrolled our 3 year old at SCDC at the start of the year and are extremely happy with the choice. We visited a ton of local options before deciding on SCDC. We specifically wanted a play-based school with lots of outdoor time and SCDC checked all our boxes. The kiddos get a ton of outdoor time, the teachers are amazing, and the administrative staff do an excellent job. Our little guy never wants to leave when we come to pick him up at the end of the day. A huge thanks to all the staff at SCDC for making it such a special place!”

“Both our boys went here and have had most of the teachers! We have nothing but great things to say! If you’re looking for a caring preschool facility with loving teachers this is the place! We were so sad to move up to kindergarten. We wish we found this school sooner. The addition of the outside play and learning was such a bonus. My one son loved the chickens so much. I think when he first started, he was nervous, and it helped him be more comfortable to a new experience. We love Saddleback and will miss them dearly!”

“We’re midway through our son’s second year at Serra and we absolutely love it. He’s thriving with a more academically challenging curriculum (we transferred from another Catholic elementary school), the school is beautiful and the administration is top notch. The school is large but extremely well managed. We’re grateful for the many sports/extra-curricular activities, and feel blessed to be a part of this wonderful school community in RSM / South Orange County!”

“Little Big Preschool welcomed us in with a warm embrace, at a time when I needed a preschool for my son to transition into. It offered a wholesome environment for my 4-year-old son that offered curriculum to help nurture his eagerness to learn.Miss Sarah was kind enough to take my son in, even when her class was near-capacity. Miss Sarah radiates cheerfulness and fun! Her unwavering love and patience for her students leave something to be admired. I am so grateful to her for being the beacon of light that paved the path to my son’s love for school.We’ve moved on to kindergarten, yet we left Little Big Preschool with long-lasting friendships and forever play dates.I would recommend Miss Sarah’s class to anyone who is looking to socialize their little ones, learn new things, and have fun while doing it.”

“My kids have a good time here. The teachers are wonderful, and i can see them playing, doing activities, eating, and napping while they are there through their app. I also receive updates and pictures and feel like I'm part of their day.
They have wonderful views on the Mission Viejo Lake, where kids spend great time on the glassed balcony.”

“My daughter has been attending Lutheran Church of the Cross Preschool for a year and a half, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The teachers and staff are absolutely wonderful—caring, patient, and truly invested in the well-being and development of the children. My daughter has thrived in this nurturing environment and always looks forward to going to school. We’ve seen her grow socially, emotionally, and academically in ways that exceeded our expectations. It’s a joy to know she is happy and in great hands. I highly recommend Lutheran Church of the Cross Preschool!”

“Met the owner while taking a look at my car in the parking lot. Seemed very nice and friendly, he asked if I needed help and he actually helped me! Don’t have any kids that attend this school, but will definitely recommend based of encounter with owner.”

“Pretty good school in general. I just wish the so called “gangsters” at our school didn’t act like they grew up in the ghetto, they literally live in gated communities.”