We toured quite a few preschools in the area, and this one stood out as the most child-focused. We enrolled our kids in their preschool childcare services and have used the program for about six months. We also paid for a few months of the Mommy & Me class. My kids love playing on their playground. They have real objects like walkie talkies, a phone-booth setup which serve as reference points to give a better grasp of history when they get to school. Ms. Megumi does a great job of maintaining the garden. There are bugs, butterflies, seeds, and plants the kids interact with, and the kids even get to eat vegetables from the garden. The school community puts real effort into family events. The Halloween Trunk-or-Treat and the Christmas Fair are fun for both kids and parents. While the cost reflects local market rates, this program is supplemental. read more

Child's World Preschool - Sunflower Seeds - Elementary Schools Near Me - Irvine, California

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I'm delighted to write this detailed review of my family's time at Child's World Preschool. Our oldest son started at CWPS in the Summer of 2021 during the summer program and we only dipped our toes in, doing just 2 days a week on the T/TH schedule. We enrolled that fall in the 3 day a week program M,W, F. He loved the school, and loved his teachers Miss Miki and Miss Marisela. It felt very magical from the beginning, from the fantastic play yard to all the smiling faces and happy kids. We knew early on how much we enjoyed the school so we enrolled our youngest daughter into the Parent/Toddler program as soon as she was eligible at 18 months. Miss Colleen was wonderful and we faithfully did every session until our daughter was 3 and old enough for the main pre-school program. And she started her pre-school at 5 days a week right away because she was so prepared and ready for it thanks to all of her time with Miss Colleen. Our son went up to 5 days a week for his pre-kindergarten year. He had Miss Tami and Miss Miranda and our whole family loved Miss Tami so much. We started feeling that sense of teacher loyalty. So we admit we were secretly hoping Miss Miki would be our daughter's pre-school teacher too because we were so happy with her, only to find out that Miss Jaime was the perfect match! Our little one blossomed so much during her year with Miss Jaime and Miss Cherie. We finally realized ALL of the teachers are fantastic. So as she was cruising through her pre-kindergarten year last Fall with Miss Betty and Miss Lisset, our family was beginning to feel nostalgic and the distant sting of not having Child's World in our life anymore after 4 wonderful years. It has been a pleasure dealing with everyone at the school from Miss Cindy to now Miss Mai as well as Miss Kelly and Miss Donna, the administration team has been steady, professional and helpful. We also want to give a special thanks and mention to the wonderful other teachers on campus like Miss Cece, Miss Carolina, Miss Amber and Miss Megumi who also made a personal stamp on the hearts of our kids. We loved all the events for the whole family especially Family Fun Day in the Spring and the Christmas Fair and Pancake Breakfast. Both of our kids always took part in the chapel days as well and they loved it, but we never felt any pressure to participate in church events. We can truly say that our experience with Child's World has been one of the best things about our life as parents in Orange County after moving here about 6 years ago. We took so much joy knowing what a wonderful head start they were getting on school, socialization and life outside the house in general. And we are so grateful. Thank you Child's World! read more

Absolute best preschool, I'm so proud that I made the right decision to send my children here. They are happy and thriving. All the teachers are kind and caring. Their playground is unbeatable, I have to fight my child to get them to leave. read more

This is no ordinary school. All the details within the spaces (outdoor playground, classrooms, meeting rooms, office) shows the care and attention the staff meticulously delivers everyday. The way kids explore within the compound provides ample things to do for an optimal experience of learning, expanding their social abilities and tactical exploration. There's an aura about this place. That's how we felt when we first started. After our two kids been/going through the programs, our love for this community is dear to our hearts. The sole reason for this sentiment are the staff members. These people are the gems of society that instills a feeling of bringing humanity and hope back to my cynical and weary mind/heart. Each staff person's ownership of the school is far beyond expectations and they will do what it takes to get it done. They're really inspiring and can't thank them for their loving support to create an environment for the kids. Despite being a bit further than we would like to drive, it's worth the time, effort and cost because of the qualities and takeaways our children have received from Child's World. I highly recommend parents to send their kid(s) to this magical place. You won't regret it. read more

My 3 kids each attended Child's World. I have my masters in early childhood ed and special ed, with experience in teaching young children. This school is Reggio-inspired with the most amazing indoor and outdoor learning environments (natural materials and very inviting activities that are always changing daily/weekly). The teachers are extremely caring and mindful as they accept, celebrate, and follow the children's interests allowing the children to lead, explore, create, and get messy. My kids thrived and developed self confidence, risk taking abilities, empathy, and a love for nature at Child's World. read more

Our first baby, Jonathan, turned 2.9 in the fall of 2019. He was my spirited baby - he could climb to the top of the highest playground structures, he loved being held and he hated wearing shoes and sweaters. He had extreme separation anxiety. He would cry for hours when he first started. He was also really curious and had an unbelievable memory and imagination. We gave him a lot of freedom as a baby and raised him with a lot of love and cuddles so he was confident and opinionated which are qualities I admire but I always worried how he would do in a traditional school set up. I didn't want him to lose himself in the process of learning. As we were looking for a preschool, we did our research but we also got really lucky that we found Child's world. Jonathan spent his first year bonding with friends and teachers, learning to share and learning to garden. It was hard for him to be indoors for too long so he spent a lot of time outside with his favorite teacher at the time, Miss Megumi. His other teacher Miss Jamie was like a family member to him too. Now, almost 3 years later, as I look at him and receive feedback from his current teachers Miss Lizzie and Miss Jill, I feel so proud of the young boy that he has become. He loves indoor and outdoor time and has made so many friends and best of all he loves to learn. His face has a wide smile every time he talks about Child's world and his teachers. Jonathan is starting Kindergarten this fall and I am no longer worried about him. I know Child's World has prepared him well. Along with knowing behaviors and expectations, he knows to write numbers and letter in lower and uppercase and is even starting to read, he also knows many other things such as days of the week, months of the year, planets, colors, names of dinosaurs and I could go on and on. I have attached some pictures of Jonathan over the year. The one in which he is carrying a mini suitcase was taken on his first day. I have also attached comments from his current teacher Miss Lizzie which truly shows how well the teachers know him. read more

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My Son and daughter both attended Child's World since they were 3 years old. We started with their parent toddler program and continued to preschool and TK. They had the best time there and we absolutely love the school. They have the kindest, dedicated and most patient teachers. Their playground is filled with activities that encourage them to explore and use their imaginations. My kids got to see ducklings hatch, play with their school bunny and watch caterpillars become butterflies. It is the most magical place. read more

My friends have praised A Child's World for years and my only regret is that I didn't enroll my 3 year old son sooner. It is worth the drive and in my opinion there is no better preschool. Having an older child and experiencing various other schools and teachers through the years you quickly know when you are experiencing something pretty special and rare. Socializing, emotional regulation, fostering inquisitiveness etc are the lasting intangibles you want your child to carry through life. They are crucial for development. My son just started in Miss Jamie's class and she is the ideal teacher. I am continually impressed and grateful he has a role model who embodies compassion, patience and genuinely cares for him. Miss Cherie also displays such kindness, empathy and warmth towards him. It's obvious children are deeply cared for in their classroom. My son has a language delay and needs more help than the other kids but all the teachers including the children have been so understanding and welcoming. They want to help him thrive and reach his potential. It truly is an incredible school. read more

My daughter attended Child's world from Fall 2021- Summer 2022 and again just for the summer of 2023 . We both absolutely loved the school. Their play yard impressed me with their grass, sand, and trees that you don't see much of at preschools these days. What drew me to this school was their focus on outdoor learning. I knew it would be a good fit for my energetic and curious kid. Their teachers and staff were always caring and attentive. They nurtured her natural curiosity with child-lead learning and her teacher planned her curriculum to explore the things the kids were currently interested in. While they did cover the alphabet and numbers, her teacher didn't heavily focus on them. By the end of her time at preschool she was able to write her name, recognize and say all of her letters and numbers 1-10. If you want something more academically inclined, you might want to look somewhere else. Other skills that I would definitely attribute to her time at this school were good social skills in sharing, including others, voicing her concerns and questions. Even now she still talks about her time at Child's World frequently and with great fondness. read more

We have toured many schools before deciding to put our eldest daughter in CW. It's the best decision ever. Not only are the teachers so patient and dedicated but the attention to details ... especially the outdoor classroom. They always have many fun activities set up for the kids to explore. All the activities are extremely child centered and it's really the best school for children who loves exploring and loves spending time outside. Now my eldest daughter has graduated to 1st grade but once in a while she gets to come visit her little sister in her parent toddler class and she kept saying she wish this is still her school . Thank you to all the teachers who put in so much work in making this school a fun place for our kids to grow and learn. read more

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Dear Miss Cindy I messaged you and explained that I gave this Review to help other people that review is important to choose the right school for their children. I sent messages to you that I also ask other mothers who are unhappy with your school to write their reviews here, not just to speak, so that this will help both your school's progress and help another family For the right choice. I sent messages you that the refund issue was one of the reasons for my discomfort, but it was not the reason why I wanted to write a lie here, it is the same fact that the school does repetitive work for the children every day and the children do not make any progress, no progress in any area and I have to as It is a human duty to write this and here. I did not expect you to use my problem negatively for this review read more

My son attended Child's World Preschool for 2 years, and I have nothing but wonderful things to stay about this program! It is such a loving and fun environment for the kids. They incorporate so many experiences like hatching ducks each spring, gardening, science experiments, and lots of outdoor time. We started the program as soon as they reopened after having to close due to the pandemic. I was always extremely impressed with how they handled the constant changes and safety protocols. I am so grateful that my son was able to attend preschool during the pandemic and have the wonderful experiences he did. He started Kindergarten this year, and it's been a smooth and easy transition thanks to all the amazing things he learned at Child's World. read more

My daughter was going to Child's world preschool for 3 years before she went to kindergarten. We were very happy about the quality of learning and the loving teachers and the setting of the school. I strongly recommend. read more

Horrible preschool I had to take my son out .Now he is doing so well .There is no structure here and no organization.

The play-based school has the most incredible outdoor classroom and teachers and staff that are so loving and caring. They truly care about each student and their interests. I couldn't have imagined a better start to my kids education. read more

My daughter was a student at Child's World Preschool from Fall of 2020 to Summer of 2022 and we could not have been happier there. What truly caught my attention was their beautiful play area which is the center of the school. They have an outdoor teacher who tends to their garden and creates wonderful creative spaces for their imaginations to flourish. My daughter would come home with vegetables for us to cook with or I would see class pictures of her and her friends playing together. The teachers would help students discover their interests and tailor their curriculum to the class. Their teaching style seems to be a mix of play based/reggio which is exactly what we were looking for in a school. Our daughter learned how to interact with other students through play and how to problem solve and handle conflict which is so important at that age. Her last year at the school was our most memorable as her teacher truly took the time to help prepare her for Kindergarten and gave us resources to support our learning goals with a true understanding of our family. My daughter and I both look back at her preschool years fondly because of Child's World and I'm happy to say that we still have friends we keep in touch with from the school that have become an important part of our lives. If you are looking for a play based school with caring teachers who focus on the whole child, I highly recommend Child's World Preschool. read more

All 3 of my children have attended this preschool - it is a magical place. The outdoor space is unique and thoughtful and the teachers and community are so warm and welcoming. I feel so fortunate to have found such a special place for my kids to thrive. read more

In this school unfortunately the teachers are only looking for some fault from the children.

Closed to nature. All teachers and employees are super nice there. I could feel teachers love their student.

Hidden gem! My son started going there only month ago, but he adore this place. Whenever I come to pick him up after school he asks me if he can come again The staff, the way they teach, everything is just perfect. I am so happy to be part of CWPS read more

Disneyland has nothing on Child's World Preschool. It really is the happiest place on earth. Both my daughters attended this school and as we live nearby, I have listened to them exclaim for many years how much they miss preschool and would love to go back. To give an example of why the school and its staff is so special, my older daughter was allowed and encouraged to read a story in front of my younger daughter's class. A few years later, my youngest, now a second grader, was allowed to come in and read to a new preschool class. Both girls will treasure this experience for many years to come. We loved visiting with all our former teachers and staff, including the school director Ms. Cindy, Ms. Sheila, Ms. Lori, Ms. Megumi, Ms. Tanya & Ms. Kelly. They remembered us well & took the time to chat with my girls and update us on all the new and exciting activities going on. As usual, it was nearly impossible to get my girls to stop playing with all the fun, imaginative, interactive, and ever-changing & challenging activities in the beautiful play yard. I not only recommend Child's World, I insist you stop by and see for yourself why this school is so magical. read more

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This preschool is amazing , unbelievable great place for your kids! Great staff, wonderful teachers...very attentive... my daughter loves all teachers in this preschool! She never cried , what was surprising for me. She enjoys every day being there. Kids have their own life... friends, different stories, whole world of interesting things)) it's so nice! They learning everything!!! How to cook, how to build, how to color, paint,gardening, singing !!!! I have no words to describe all feelings. My daughter got more understandable, respectful, creative.also, they are teaching how to write, love books, respect each other, follow rules. It's a very very important part of kids life. Preschool have very interesting events for parents and kids during the year, so you can meet and know other parents. Almost every month parents can have coffee with baking goods while talking to other kids parents... I have only good to say about this preschool. It's the best! read more

I am so happy I enrolled my son in Child's World Preschool program. He LOVES going to school because the teachers are wonderful and so is the other staff! The grounds and classroom are always well taken care of and there is something new and fun to learn from and play with during free play. We are going to be sad to leave once the school year is over and my son is off to Kindergarten but he has already grown so much while enrolled here and I am very grateful. read more

I love this preschool! My son has had the privilege of having Ms. Jeanine, Ms. Jenny, Ms. Jaime and Ms. Kelly and they have all been awesome! My son is getting ready to go into kindergarten and I believe he is well prepared. On the weekends my son counts down the days until he can go back to school. They make school so much fun and really go out of their way to make school a positive and rewarding experience. Although they consider themselves a developmental preschool I think they do a nice balance of academics too. It's so cute they are constantly changing up the toys on the playground. One day they will have babies with soap and scrubs, another a wood shop station, colored rice with shovels, flower potting... They also do motor development, cooking projects and music. I am very happy with our selection and plan to have my younger children attend this preschool as well. read more

Child's World has been the perfect fit for our daughter. The teachers are wonderful, the yard is magical, and the office staff has been so helpful for us first time parents. We just moved to the area and weren't sure we would send her to school this year but felt comfortable with the staff immediately. Our daughter has grown so much and we're so happy we found such a delightful place for her to learn! read more

As an elementary teacher myself, I had a LONG list of criteria for what I was looking for in a preschool for my children. Child's World meets and exceeds all of my criteria! I have had 2 children in the school for preschool, summer sessions, and pre-k. My 3rd child will definitely attend Child's World when he is old enough. The teachers are SO KIND, so friendly, very enthusiastic and passionate about what they do. I know my children are so loved every day I drop off. Child's World offers after school enrichment classes like art, science, and even cooking. My children loved these classes! You won't find a preschool that has a better outside play area, art patio, garden, etc. The school is developmental and the teachers really encourage the children to learn through play. My children have grown so much! read more

I feel so lucky to have found this amazing school! It was recommended to me by friends and choosing to send my daughter there was one of the best decisions I have made as a mom! My daughter came out of CW with improved social skills and behavior and an academic knowledge beyond just pre-kinder prep! She went for 2 years and also 2 summers and all of the teachers and assistant teachers that she had were caring, patient, thorough and fun! My daughter's kindergarten teacher has asked me on more than one occasion where she went to pre-school, because it is evident to her that she was well prepared for "real" school! The play yard is the best in Irvine! It is huge! The toys are changed on a daily basis so there is no time for the kids to get bored and if they are not in the mood to run around and play, they can always relax on the couch with a variety of different books set out each day or they can visit Ms. Tanya's Art Center. There is always something fun to do! There is a wonderful sense of support and community at Child's World and I am super excited for my second child to start there this summer! I can not say enough good things about the culture and academics....and the people. The staff is amazing! read more

The teachers and the staff are absolutely fantastic! My wife and I have sent both our boys to Child's World Preschool and are huge advocates of their teaching style and playtime learning. I love it so much that I find myself volunteering there often when they need help setting up events. From my very first visit to the school, the first thing I was amazed with was the playground. It is large and has all of the bells and whistles that one would expect in a playground and then there's a whole lot more. They grow strawberries, sugar snap peas, carrots, tomatoes and everything else you can imagine. The children are then encouraged to touch and learn all about them. In addition, the playground toys change all the time and encourage children to experiment and learn about building using pvc pipes, water flow with water wheels, and all kinds of imagination learning toys. The teachers and staff have become friends of ours. They are nurturing and caring to all of the children and have a fantastic philosophy of 'playtime learning'. My boys have learned so much from the teachers. Child's World Preschool will leave a lifelong lasting impression in all of our minds. To top it off, it is one of the most reasonably priced preschools in the area. I highly recommend it to friends so I figured that I would take some time to let others know as well. If you are looking for a great preschool, be sure to include a tour to meet the staff at Child's World, you probably wont look anywhere else. read more

A nice clean facility with excellent staffs. My kiddo has been going to Child's World for 1.5 years now. Plenty of parking, so that there isn't an issue dropping off kid(s) in the morning. The only thing that can be better is if this service can be had for free. lol. One can dream :) read more

A wonderful start for any child and the best preschool in the area. The teachers and staff love what they do and love the kids they teach. They create a loving and safe environment for all children to learn, inside the classroom and out. The play yard and garden are favorites for all of my children. All 4 of my children have attended child's world, with my 4th child in our last year at the school. My 3 older children were well prepared socially, emotionally and academically for elementary school and I am sure my 4th will be as well. I will be very sad on our last day at Child's World, but so happy for all of the wonderful memories and people we have met through this fantastic school! read more

Great nurturing environment! Four of my children have attended Child's World over the past 8 years. I have been nothing but pleased by the quality of the teachers and the warm, loving environment that my children experienced here. The small class size and experienced staff, including the excellent specialists - art, garden, movement, create an environment where my children loved to go and loved to learn. My older three were well-prepared for kindergarten, academically as well as emotionally. I can't say enough good things about the school and will be saddened when my last child moves on. read more

Child's World Preschool embodies everything we were looking for in a school for our kids. Our family has been a part of their Mommy & Me program, as well as Preschool for several years and we continue to love the school more and more. The caring teachers and staff, along with the amazing activities and playground are just a few of the reasons both of my children have been so happy there. We are very lucky to have found this school and look forward to several more years with my second child there. read more

While my daughter enjoyed her time here, it was a complete pain for us parents. The front office has some real challenges. It took months of asking two times a week for a tuition receipt to receive one. One of our teacher's never communicated with the parents and never followed through on promises like at home visits, playdates, sharing pictures from class, answering emails. My daughter had a great time at school, I just had absolutely no idea what she did there. They overcharged everyone $100 for camp this summer, messed up enrollment and send out confirmations for kids to be in the wrong classes. I put together the class auction basket for our fundraiser and they lost the paperwork. When we did have to withdraw from the school, it took a month to get our refund check and they made it out to the wrong person. It's a great school if you can handle every administrative interaction being a nuisance. read more

Great school! Recommended by a friend that was a teacher - she researched and sent her kids to Child's World. We decided to send our first son to Child's World. First thing we wanted to know was - will they prepare him for kindergarten? Second, is it a safe place? And thirdly, would he have a positive social experience? The curriculum is great! The teachers and staff are so patient and caring. Our son was more than ready for kindergarten. Not only academically but socially too. As for safety - the teachers and staff are very watchful and the doulble lock on the outter gates don't allow the children access. We have been very impressed by this school - we sent our daughter for the pre-k program and now our youngest is attending. Best decision! read more

The teachers are amazing at Child's World Preschool! They really have the child's best interest at heart. I love that it's not a Daycare as well. A lot has changed over the years, but all in all the teachers keep it going! read more

I was really nervous to send my daughter to preschool and searched a lot. They had a parent and me class that we did for a year and 1/2 to get her comfortable to the school and then she moved onto preschool and the teachers were awesome. She had a little hard time with me leaving but they were extra loving and called me multiple times to let me know how she was doing. They didn't have to do that but they are just such caring people there! We have had Ms. Jenny, Ms. Jeannine, Ms. Erin and Ms. Bobby (for the parent and me). read more

We are so grateful we chose Child's World preschool this last year. Preschool felt like a big decision and we certainly do not regret this one! Our son is almost finished with his first year here and he LOVES it! His teacher is very nurturing! They have opportunities for tons of hands-on sensory-based learning which is very important to us. Their playground is beautifully designed as well! It is a blessing to see our son loving to learn at Child's World~ read more

If you search safe place with education in many field in nice environment with kind , Knowledgeable,patient director ,great & Awesome assistant director sweet staffs and wonderful teachers with a lot of activity , singing, Music,researching about animals, insects,gardening,science... You made right decision. I am so lucky to find this school. I couldn't forget when i came they didn't have spot for my child, Miraculously: Ms.SHEILA Paulino told me nice news and registered my child. I searched for her if i had problems. She always finde nice answers and help with nice smile. I have amazing feeling to Ms.Sheila . I think she is my mother. Ms.KELLY is So beautiful and kind with nice discipline. Learning life to children is her job. & Ms.AMBER is great teacher too. How i can say to them thanks . They made my daughter 's future. Director is Ms.CYNDI . She made perfect puzzle with hire kind staffs:Amazing Ms.lori is wonderful. She is so helpful with high understanding. She made my day many times. Ms.karen Ms,Megumi Ms,Stacie Ms,Tanya Are great too. This school with nice staffs in my dream. I am so lucky. read more

When we entered Child's world preschool it was the first school in our daughter's life, and on top of that her English was poor at that moment, as we relocated to US recently. I could never imagine such a smooth transition period. Unfortunately we were part of the Child's world preschool not for a long time since we needed to switch to a full day care. A lot of time passed, our daughter was a part of another preschool. I asked her a provocative question: which school is better? After a careful consideration she answered: "Both of them. They are different, but I love both". It was the best answer I could get. read more

Child's World Preschool is a little hidden gem. The staff are amazing and so dedicated to their children and the playground is just magical! Outdoor play is heavily emphasized and there are plenty of activities for the children to do. The children learn through play so there are lots of engaging activities to choose from. There is an amazing art corner where the children are free to visit and Miss Tanya always has fun projects for them to work on. Miss Megumi teaches the children how to grow and taste all those wonderful fruits and vegetables. When you visit the preschool and go on a tour you really get the feeling of how much the children love being there. read more