Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Aliso Viejo. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Aliso Viejo. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
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ToddlerPreschoolPre-K
Kristin's Kiddieland, now branded as Preschool of Aliso Viejo, is a nonprofit center-based provider serving children 18 months through 6 years at 27101 Aliso Creek Rd in Aliso Viejo. Licensed by CCLD since 1994 with capacity for 30 children, the program has built deep family relationships over three decades, with parents reporting strong kindergarten readiness outcomes and appreciating the caring staff and director support. The curriculum emphasizes learning through play and organized exploration across math, language arts, reading, and hands-on science and social studies, supported by weekly themed lesson plans and small-group instruction. Special events including birthday celebrations, an annual holiday party, and parent nights enrich the family experience. With only 30 spots, enrollment availability is limited.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Learning through play and exploration with organized curriculum covering math skills (counting, shapes, money concepts, cooking), language arts (pre-writing, letter recognition, phonics), reading (phonics, book handling, author study), science (hands-on exploration with scales, thermometers, gardening, insects, weather, forces/energy), and social studies (geography, US presidents).
Programs & activities: Birthday parties with cookie decorating and games; annual Christmas party with Santa; year-end graduation celebration; night outs with crafts and food for parents to have time away. Weekly lesson plans organized around three main topics with small-group instruction and play-based learning.
What sets it apart: Founded in 1994 as Kristin's Kiddieland, rebranded to Preschool of Aliso Viejo in 2023. Multi-generational relationships with former students returning as employees or enrolling their own children. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:15 AM - 5:15 PM. Ages 18 months - 6 years.
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