Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Laguna Beach. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Laguna Beach. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Laguna Beach. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
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childcarekinder
Laguna Beach Preschool is a Laguna Beach Unified School District–run, CCLD-licensed program serving children ages 2.9 to 4 on N Coast Highway, designed as a school-readiness bridge into LBUSD Kindergarten. District oversight ensures alignment with elementary standards and qualified teachers, with a structured daily rhythm including open center activities, guided learning centers, circle time, music, and outdoor play. The program emphasizes social-emotional development, problem-solving, and collaboration through school-provided instruction, lunch included in tuition. As a district program, enrollment prioritizes LBUSD residents and district families; prospective families should contact LBUSD directly for openings and eligibility, and verify current licensing details at ccld.dss.ca.gov.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: District preschool emphasizing school readiness and developmental, pre-academic learning. Mission is to inspire a lifelong love of learning, fostering collaboration, curiosity, problem-solving, and social-emotional development.
Programs & activities: Daily open center activities, circle time with calendar and planning, guided centers, large group share time, music and stories, pair-and-share collaboration, outdoor play/recess, lunch, nap time, and free creative exploration. Related offerings include school readiness assessments, health and developmental screenings, and a Learning Link Program.
What sets it apart: For ages 2.9 to 4 by September 1; 5-day program, hours 7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.; tuition $1,300 monthly; school-provided lunch included; taught by highly qualified district employees. Enrollment prioritizes district residents, then district employee children, then non-residents.
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