Private Schools in California: Montessori schools in Irvine, preschools in Orange County, private elementary school, child care center, daycare service for toddlers, early childhood education, kindergarten programs
Village Montessori School of Irvine: Village Montessori School is located in the University Park area of Irvine in Orange County. We are a Montessori school offering programs to children from 2 years of age through to the third grade. The Village Montessori standards of excellence in program development, childcare, staff selection, and parent rapport, have led the University of California, Irvine, to choose our program to build and operate the University Montessori on their campus.
Montessori Programs: Montessori Schools of Irvine programs are based on the strong foundation of early childhood education created by Dr. Maria Montessori. This method recognizes that children are born with an "absorbent mind" the natural ability to learn by spontaneously absorbing knowledge from their environment.
Based on this respect and understanding of the child, the Montessori environment encourages the child to explore. What they discover is an enriched world of beauty, peace, and interest to promote learning the natural way.
Infants Through 3rd Grade Programs: - Infant program - Toddler program - Full Day Preschool program - Half Day Preschool program - Lunch Bunch (half day) - Kindergarten-Primary programs
The Montessori Core program is from 9:00am - 3:00pm with complimentary childcare available for full day students during the operating hours of 7:00am - 6:00pm. This provides parents maximum scheduling flexibility. (Infant-Toddler programs open at 7:30 am.) All programs are Monday through Friday. Half-day sessions for preschool are also available.
Children enrolled in the full day program receive lunch, snack and complimentary childcare.
Sheldon Acres Child Care Center in Elk Grove in Sacramento County, CA, is a family oriented recreation and learning center for children ages 2 though to 12 years. We offer Preschool, Kindergarten Readiness, Kindergarten Support and School-Age Programs which consists of choice and organized activities. We provide quality preschool classes, daycare before and after school child care, summer swimming lessons and summer day camp.
Sheldon Acres Child Development Center has a 25 year history of providing preschool and quality child care. The center opened in 1985 and moved to its current location in 1990. Sheldon Acres boasts a veteran staff of teachers, some being with the school for over 20 years, testimony to its being a great place to work and play. The center's physical setting shows the care and pride given in providing quality child care that is most affordable.
Our mission is to provide a wide range of quality and competitively priced learning and recreational programs to meet the growing needs of the active families in this community.
Pilgrim School, a division of the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, is an ethnically and culturally diverse, independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school in Wilshire Center for students in preschool through to the twelfth grade. We are located approximately 3 - 4 miles west of downtown Los Angeles, CA. Pilgrim School offers a traditional college preparatory curriculum, emphasizing the mastery of fundamental skills and critical thinking at all levels, from preschool through high school. 100% of Pilgrim students are college bound. Over the past five years, students at Pilgrim School have received admission to major colleges and universities.
Our mission is to provide a superior interdisciplinary education, designed to enable students to attain the skills necessary to become self-sufficient, creative and independent thinkers, as well as responsible, ethical and socially conscious citizens.
Small classes ensure that all students receive extensive personal attention from professional and caring faculty and staff members. Pilgrim School is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS).
- Preschool program
- Junior Kindergarten program
- Elementary program
- Secondary program
* Academic subjects include: English, Math, Science, History, Humanities, Fine Arts & Physical Education
Additionally:
- Athletics program
- ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) program
- Chapel program
- After school enrichment classes
- Extra-curricular activities
- Summer school program
Villanova Preparatory School in Ojai in Ventura County, CA, is a Roman Catholic secondary co-educational school based on the Augustinian tradition offering a rigorous college preparatory curriculum for grades 9-12, with both a day and resident (boarding) program available. Villanova consistently places students into many of the top colleges in the nation.
Through a balanced program of academic courses, athletics, community service, art and extra-curricular activities, Villanova channels students' curiosity, enthusiasm and energy so they can reach the full potential of their abilities and interests. Villanova provides an outstanding community-based education for its students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average class size of 16.
Villanova Preparatory School was founded in 1924 as a Catholic school in the Augustinian tradition. At Villanova, all educational and extra-curricular activities emphasize the Augustinian values of unity, truth and love. Villanova is a member of the Augustinian Secondary Education Association (ASEA) which comprises eight secondary institutions in North America and over 100 schools worldwide.
Day & residental (boarding) programs available for Grades 9-12:
- College preparatory curriculum
- The school guides students toward full realization of their academic potential through disciplined study and an enhanced spirit of inquiry
- Students are encouraged to work to their highest potential, to achieve strong college preparatory skills and to gain a broad knowledge in the humanities, arts and sciences
- Additionally: Athletics, community service, art and extra-curricular activities
Teddy Bear Tymes Child Care Center is centrally located in San Bernardino in the Riverside-San Bernardino Metropolitan Area. We offer infants, preschool and kindergarten programs for children aged 6 weeks to 7 years. We are a non-profit corporation established in 1987 by San Bernardino City employees, San Bernardino County employees and CA state employees.
Teddy Bear Tymes provides advanced training in infant-toddler care through our infant / toddler care program which is sponsored by the CA Dept. of Education. Our preschool curriculum is matched to the CA State preschool learning foundations daily, and our kindergarten classes meet state and local school district standards in all curriculum areas. All Teddy Bear Tymes staff are certified and have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Dept. of Justice. They are trained in CPR and First Aid and are registered with community care licensing.
Teddy Bear Tymes Child Care Center serves breakfast, lunch and snack, included in tuition price. All meals are home-cooked and meet Federal Dept. of Agriculture nutritional guidelines for young children. (No “junk” food) We can feed your infant, too. Formula and home-made baby food provided.
Katherine Michiels Elementary School is located on Guerrero Street between 25th Street and 26th Street in San Francisco's Mission District. We are easily accessible from both the 101 Freeway (via Cesar Chavez St.) and from the 280 northbound (via the San Jose exit). (KMS) is taking the lead in developing a progressive curriculum where art, music, dance, Spanish, language, outdoor education and creative writing are core to an academic program that is project based and specific to each of our learners.
Our unique curriculum takes inspiration from Mel Levine, Slingerland, Reggio Emilia Project Based Learning and similar techniques. Our program places a strong emphasis on social, academic and emotional development. We encourage children to take responsibility for themselves and others; and allow them freedom to develop a strong sense of self. Students benefit from a variety of dance opportunities including instruction from professional dance troups in the San Francisco area.
KMS owns a camp outside of Yosemite where it offers outdoor education instruction to students. Scholarships are available.
Carousel School is a non-public school in Southwest LA providing preschool, elementary school through high school programs for children with special needs or disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, Down syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and communication disorders. We also provide an Adult Day Program (ADP) for adults 18-55.
Carousel School is located at 7899 La Tijera Blvd. in Southwest LA, just off the Interstate 405 (San Diego Freeway), close to Ladera Heights, Inglewood and Los Angeles International Airport.
Carousel is certified by the California State Department of Education, and meets or exceeds all state program requirements. Carousel is open year-round, offering an After-School Socialization Program during the summer, winter, and spring breaks. Saturday Camp is also available.
Year-round Programs for Kids / Teens with Special Needs or Disabilities:
- Early Intervention (EI) Program
- Preschool & Infant Center
- After-School Program
- Specialized Day Classes
- Junior High and High School Classes
- Behavioral Program
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Program
- Informative Pointing Method Program
- Movement to Performance Program
We also provide an Adult Day Program (ADP) for adults 18-55.