Honestly, Murrieta Ranch Preschool is the best preschool we could have asked for! It's low turnover rate among staff is a great sign of its nurturing and stable environment, perfect for kids to learn and grow. The teachers, like Ms. Doona and Ms. Lauren, are beyond wonderful - they're patient and caring. The place is a kid's dream school. Not only do they have four playgrounds that keep things exciting, but the kids also get to ride ponies, brush goats, and pet piglets! They also have some sandpits. You might find your child's clothes a bit messy at pickup, but the joy and laughter on their faces are so worth it! What's really cool is the monthly photo thing they do. I was told that by the time your kiddo graduates, you get this adorable album of all their preschool memories. My kid loves this place. Sometimes she even wants to stay longer when I pick her up early. read more

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Our daughter is thriving at Murrieta Ranch! I love how the structure is play-based and age appropriate. The staff is so welcoming & family oriented. Children have multiple opportunities to play throughout the day, all hands on learning. They even had a mobile aquarium presentation! One of the best parts is the animals -- goats, pigs, tortoises, and even ponies. We are grateful our daughter has had such a positive first experience of school! read more

Murrieta Ranch Pre-School - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Murrieta, California

We love this preschool and always recommend it to friends! Very warm and welcoming and love that the kids get to be around animals

This is our son's second year at The Ranch. One tour of this school and you will understand the comforting and rich atmosphere. At least three different outdoor areas for recess, and the classrooms are packed full of things to do. The themed decorations that are updated regularly are next level. We were sold as soon as we saw the classroom he would be in had a quiet reading area loft. read more

Murrieta Ranch has been a fantastic first school experience for my 3-year old daughter. When she struggled with separation anxiety at the start of the school year, the staff and teachers were patient and caring, and they also proactively found a solution to some naptime struggles she was having. As a fun bonus, they decorate the school each month consistent with the learning theme! We love hearing the sweet moments our daughter shares from her "animal school" when she gets home each day. They let us know that she's in good hands when she's there. read more

Murrieta Ranch is such a magical place for kids. They provide a fun, play based education with lots of outside time, hands on learning through animal care and gardening and the sweetest, most passionate teachers. My daughter attending TK and my son is currently in preschool here. There is no other place I would send my kids for their pre-k years! read more

Our family has had a child at Murrieta Ranch from 2019 until present day. I have two boys and their love for school started when they attended Murrieta Ranch. The teachers are nurturing, kind, and you can truly tell that they love their jobs. We have had several different teachers over the years and they have all been fantastic (Ms. Barbara, Ms. Susy, Ms. April, Ms. Dalyn, Ms. Taylor, Ms. Crissy, Ms. Jamie, & Ms. Brittney)! Murrieta Ranch cultivates a hands on learning environment that reinforces a variety of valuable skills through play based learning. Murrieta Ranch also does a wonderful job at ensuring that their students create core memories for holidays and special occasions. They make everything so special. Both of my boys have thrived at Murrieta Ranch. I highly recommend this preschool to all of my friends and family. It is a true gem. read more

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Absolutely love this school and Miss Susy! My son just started pre-k here & the environment is so fun, friendly, traditional & the animals are a big hit! We love the pledge of allegiance and Murrieta Ranch takes pride in our flag every morning! They always have something fun going on - sea creatures visiting the school, pony rides, cowboy pictures, holiday performances! What school USED to be like when we were kids. We love coming to school here :) my son has already learned so much since the 2 months that he's been here! read more

Murrieta Ranch Pre-School - Halloween decor! - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Murrieta, California

We love Murrieta Ranch Preschool! It has been a perfect fit for our daughter. Her creativity and social skills have enhanced since starting here and she always looks forward to going to school. So far they have done super fun activities for the children, such as a mobile aquarium and pony rides! Ms. Wendy and Ms. Clarrissa have created a fun and supportive environment in their classroom and I am so happy that Murrieta Ranch our my daughter's first school experience. read more

Murrieta Ranch Pre-School - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Murrieta, California

Murrieta Ranch was a wonderful environment for our oldest, and now for our youngest. We appreciate the unique atmosphere- the kids coming into contact with farm animals and the warm concern that the teachers show the kids. And they have rolling admission, which means despite a waitlist, your children may be admitted at any time during the year! It's worth it to check them out and take a tour! read more

Murrieta Ranch Preschool is absolutely the BEST!!!My daughter went to couple of preschools before Murrieta ranch preschool, sometimes she said she doesn't wanna go to school today in the morning or she feels lonely at school, or someone told her to go away when she wanna join others, I thought it was normal for her age because she always looked happy when I went to pickup her, until she joined Murrieta Ranch, I feel so sorry I couldn't understand her feelings at that time, she changed so much in the last few months, she becomes more confident to social with other kids, she is trying to make GREEN choices(good manners) all the time, she started to talk about her requests instead of yelling or crying, and much more improvements, the most important thing for us is she is so happy to go to school everyday to play with Ms. Jamie and Ms. Brittney and her friends. In addition to great teachers here, this school also prepares very good environments, they have 4 playgrounds, they add new toys in the classroom every couple weeks, they have different themes every month with decorations accordingly in and out of the classroom, they even prepared customs for all the kids for the Christmas show, one more unexpected thing, they takes photos for the kids during their daily activities and will make a album for every kid when they graduate from here. All in all, Murrieta Ranch Preschool is really a great school, they have magic to make all kids happy:) Forgot to say, I never see any teacher is playing with cellphones during school time till now, teacher is playing with kids, dancing or doing other activities even at 5 pm!!! read more

By the 2nd month my daughter learned how to spell her name. I was very impressed! My daughter looks forward going to school. As a first time parent, overall it's been a good experience. I hope for my other daughter to attend the in the later years. read more

My children went here and we drive by routinely to reminisce! What a beautiful experience they had at this school with a group of teachers who showed them love and kindness each day. read more

The minute we toured this place, we knew this was THE place for our 3 year old boy. We loved their stance on play-based learning (I am a 1st grade teacher and let me tell you, there's no play left in public school), the 3 strike policy, and their emphasis on helping to shape good little humans. Our energetic boy thrives here with loving teachers (Ms. Crissy and Ms. Taylor), exciting playgrounds, tons of adorable projects, holiday performances, and animal interactions. His teachers communicate using ClassDojo and are easily accessible. They send us pictures and give us a quick recap of his day at pick up. It always astonishes me that they can remember every detail about each little ones' day. Our son begs us to go to school and tells us how much he misses his teachers on the days he doesn't attend, which feels amazing on this "mom-guilt" ridden mommy heart. We are beyond blessed to have found this school and would recommend it to anyone looking for a safe, warm, loving environment for their little ones to grow and learn. They do tours and have mid-year openings! read more

I drive 25 minutes to here everyday. It's worth it! Staff are friendly and teachers they CARE and LOVE the kids. Animals, playgrounds, kids have a lot to play. Tuition is very affordable and lunch is included. Outfit provided by the school for the holiday performance is super cute. If you are looking for a preschool, I highly recommend this place! read more

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Worked there years ago as a teacher. It's a beautiful school. I brought my own daughter there with me. It was so much fun. I am thankful for the experiences. The animals, many playgrounds, holidays celebrated, and staff made it a wonderful environment. read more

We love Murrieta Ranch! I went here as a child and now my kids attend. The students get to ride horses, see animals on site, do so many fun crafts and more! There are multiple play grounds and outdoor activities. Multiple performances are put on per year. The teachers are so sweet and caring with the kids. We could not have asked for a better preschool. read more

***5 years later*** Kid #2 I'm happy to report that my son's pre-school experience mirrored his sister's 5 years ago. Same awesome teachers and positive loving environment. My son loved his first year and is excited to go to Pre K this Fall. Thumbs up again Murrieta Ranch! read more

Murrieta Ranch Pre-School - PreK here we come! - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Murrieta, California

Murrieta Ranch is amazing! I'm sad my kids are in their last year here. Both of my kids have spent 3 years at Murrieta Ranch and it feels like home. The staff here is wonderful! My kids absolutely love the exposure they have had to all the animals. If you are looking for a special place for your kids to learn and grow, look no further. This is it! read more

This preschool is fantastic. Our 3 year old is currently attending and she LOVES it. Their teachers are absolutely phenomenal and take fantastic care of the kids. Each kid I. My daughter's class gets individualized attention and feels loved and special throughout the day. This was our first interaction with preschool and I was very worried about leaving my kiddos with strangers. Now I leave my daughter knowing that she is loved and so well cared for while I'm at work. I can't say enough great things about Murrieta Ranch. Everyone in the community that we run into that has attended lights up when we mention it and tell us all about their fantastic experiences. We did not have to wait long on the waitlist and it was a great value. The kids get to play in rotating environments outside and be in close contact with so many wonderful animals. This is an experience unlike any other that we could offer our daughter. We will gladly keep driving 20-30 min each way from our house to take her to Murrieta Ranch! This just touches the surface of all the wonderful things that happen at the school. They go all out on decorations for every season. There is literally always something special happening. read more

Thank you to the amazing staff at Murrieta Ranch for doing a fantastic job with my son for the last four years. You are family and we will be sure to come say hi over the years read more

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This preschool is wonderful. My daughter has been going to Murrieta Ranch since August, and she's excited to go every day. Her teachers, Ms. Barbara and Ms. Alyson are amazing and care so much about the kids. My daughter has learned so much since she started and I love her talking about the activities they do throughout the day and the books they read. The kids learn through play and hands on activities which is one of the best ways to learn. read more

My older son went here & now our younger son just started back in August, we have always been more than satisfied! Our son is always so excited to go to school & is sad on the weekends when he cannot go. He loves his teachers so much & is constantly talking about Ms. Crissy & Miss Megan! They show him so much love & patience! He loves being able to see the animals every day & has so much fun on the different playgrounds. Since going here he has really learned so much & his speech has improved tremendously. We love Murrieta Ranch Preschool & highly recommend! read more

First off my mom wanted me to go here when I was a kid but the waiting list was super long. I ended up having to go to preschool in Temecula. Yay for old Murrieta days. Miss those. Anyways, I was a little worried because my kid's old school had a great security in place, cameras so I can spy, and an app. Not Murrieta Ranch. Though I know they like to keep prices reasonable for the families. Thank you for that. My child wakes up every morning and asks to go to school. When I'm off work and want to take them to Disneyland they say, "NO!" because they want to go to Murrieta Ranch. Murrieta Ranch does fun stuff all the time. Halloween, Christmas, Easter, you name it. And, if your child only attends some days they plan the parties around that so everyone can attend. They encourage phone calls so you never feel like you are intruding AND when you call, they pick up! Not all schools are like that. They also send you home with crafts that they do and will send you home with pictures at the end of the year. When you ask who my child's best friend is they say a few friends, then add their teachers in with it. Yas! I highly recommend MR. Also, in light of recent events in schools the school sent out a letter reminding parents of evac plans and how staff are preparing in case something like that or a fire, earthquake, etc. happen. Awesome job read more

Murrieta Ranch is a great place to have your kids get ready for school. My wife and I were impressed from the minute we walked in to the school. The ladies in the front office are amazing. Our kids were very excited when they left the first day. They were also exhausted! The kids get the right amount of learning and play. The structure and rules made us very happy. The teachers have been there for a long time for a reason. Ms. Cindy has run the school for a long time and keeps her eyes and ears open to the best for your kids. We wanted a lot less plastic and pavement and more dirt and real life experiences for the kids. I would send my kids back to Murrieta Ranch for Elementary School if they had one. They do it right and you will be very happy with the opportunity if you get it. They fill up fast and your kids will love it! read more

My son attended this preschool for one year when we first moved to the area. We were initially put on a waiting list, but fortunately they were able to get him in. It is a wonderful school! Great teachers and staff. The school itself is adorable.. they had animals, different themed playgrounds etc. This was 7 years ago but we still miss it! I highly recommend Murrieta Ranch :) read more

Best school in the area! great teachers and staff! Always impressed in all aspects of my children's education. Both my kids spent two and a half years here before moving on to public school and both kids are far ahead of their peers! read more

I sent my girls here for summer camp. The staff is great, the animals are an extra treat!

When it came time for my oldest to start school, I was nervous and kind of scared. The amazing staff at Murrieta Ranch were very kind and patient with me and eased many of my worries. All of my children have attended Murrieta Ranch and they have all loved being there. They all started at 3 and stayed through Kindergarten. 2 of my kids attended TK and then Kinder. All of the teachers we had were wonderful ( Rooms 5,6,1,& 8). I can not say enough good things about this school! Thank you for giving my kids a great start in their education! read more

I can't say more than enough positive things about this school. I have been meaning to leave such a well deserved review. I wish they went passed kindergarten because I love the vibes here so much! Happy to have had both my girls here. All staff is amazing. We love miss Donna! Both my girls have had her. The environment is so perfect. The animals are all great. It feels like home. Thank you so much for being so warm and loving to our children! My oldest still remembers coming here and talks about it still! read more

I'm sad that this is my daughter's last year at Murrieta Ranch! She has absolutely LOVED every moment of being here. All of the teachers are absolutely amazing!! My daughter has matured and learned some much. There is nothing average about Murrieta Ranch! Cindy goes above and beyond to make every single day a pleasure!! All of the teachers put their all into all of the kids. All of their holiday programs are so cute and well planned out. The experience and memories are moments that we will treasure forever!! read more

Murrieta Ranch is a fantastic preschool. My daughter was there from age 3 (preschool) until 5 (kindergarten). She absolutely loved this school and still talks about it. The teachers are amazing and are like a family. We will never forget Miss Barbara who was her first teacher. She was kind, patient, loving and just so much fun. Miss Cindy does an excellent job running this school. They have a bunch of farm animals, a garden, themed days and the much more to keep the kiddos entertained. I cannot wait to send my son here when he is old enough! read more

Loved this preschool. Sent 2 of my kids here. They have various playgrounds so they rotate to keep the kids having fun (not getting bored with the same playgrounds). They have unique things in each classroom. I will be sending my youngest here when he is old enough. It is the most wonderful place for kids to be kids. No hard plastic here for kids to play on. Very low turnover rate for teachers, very important. read more

This is the BEST Preschool thru kindergarten!! My daughter gets so excited to come and she doesn't want to leave!! They love all the kids and you can tell just by how they interact with them! She has been coming here for the last two years and now kindergarten and I am so excited for her to do another year here! She is so excited also! They even have amazing summer and winter programs with a lot of learning and fun activities for them! My daughter has grown a lot here at murrieta ranch!! My son will be going here next! I wouldn't go anywhere else! They have animals and ponys to feed and take care of! They love to let them play outside and let them burn a lot of energy and explore , which is so good for that age! Denise the office lady always greets my daughter every morning or my daughter runs in and gives her a huge hug before and after school! They truly love and take care of them! Best preschool ever!! I could go on and on!! :) read more

Best preschool and kindergarten!!! Teachers are caring and school is so much fun with animals and playgrounds and a lot of toys! My daughter went from preschool to Kindergarten and she learned a lot before she went off to 1st grade Ms.Dana and Ms.Courtney are great teachers and curriculum is great as well. Full Day kindergarten is great because not only they have enough time to study but they get to play and socialize. Price is affordable and we are very happy our daughter went there and we have our 2nd daughter there in preschool as well and she is loving school very much!!! read more

My son attended just a few months of Pre-K and summer camp... I really wish he could stay one more year for kindergarten. He learned so much in a short period of time. From gardening, magic shows, art, story time and engineering. The staff are all friendly and the teachers are awesome. My son loved Ms.April and Mrs.Jill! I highly recommend this preschool. read more

The best preschool I could have ever put my children in!! The teachers are so friendly and caring with my children. They continually update me on their progress, things they need to work on. My children are always happy and excitedly full of stories about their day every time I pick them up. I also love how the class rooms and front lobby are decorated for the holidays. My only regret is not finding out about this wonderful preschool sooner! read more

Wow! Just wow! This place is truly one of a kind. AMAZING. My daughter went here for two years, pre-k and kinder. She is in first grade now and is thriving!!!! Thank you Murrieta Ranch. I am a middle school teacher, my husband is a high school teacher. Trust me, kids are forced to grow up way too fast and expected to know waaaay more than we ever did as kids. This is one of the last places out there where a kid can be a kid. Anyone who says the "curriculum" isn't rigorous enough knows NOTHING about child development or how kids learn best...through active engagement and real life applications with imaginative play. Access to loads of animals, outrageously fun playgrounds, including a life sized Thomas the train (who has THAT?!) and a staff that is unmatched, is what the Ranch offers and so much more. Each teacher loves the kids, and by kids I mean ALL of them. It doesn't matter what classroom they are in or what teacher they have, all the teachers engage and care for everyone on site. It really does mimic a home away from home atmosphere. I was heartbroken at my daughter's kinder grad last year, more so over the fact that she was done at the ranch :( not so much that she was moving on. My son is only two and the cut off is three and above. I can't wait for next year to be back on campus! Thank you Murrieta Ranch for offering an unmatched learning experience for my family and all the other families you've impacted. We are forever grateful!!! read more

I Love the ranch... My son went there when he was 4 years old and he was placed in Ms. Barbara and Ms. Diane's room 4. They are so caring and loving and treated every single child with respect and compassion. I couldn't leave the place so I decided to keep Geo another year in their kinder program and I did not regret this decision. Ms. Dana and Ms. Courtney are great teachers. It feels like this great big happy family. I always feel welcome. Denise in accounting is superbe, always helpful everytime I called. I always take my son back for summer camps and winter camps. Can't wait for spring break camp.... I already told them that I am enrolling my daughter who's only 18 months now but CANNOT wait until she turns 3. If you are reading this and your child is 2, put them on the waiting list now. It's worth it !! I am a Speech Language Pathologist who works with elementary students and these people know what they are doing. Ms. Cindy the owner is always smiling and welcomes any comments/suggestions etc ... Great school read more

My son just finished his first year. Teachers and staff are amazing, the environment is peaceful and promotes authentic learning. Love it and will be sending my younger children there as well. read more