Best Pre-K Schools & Programs in Fresno, CA
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Pre-K
Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Transitional Kindergarten Plus
Our comprehensive, full-day Transitional Kindergarten Plus program offers 4- and 5-year-olds an engaging, high-quality education delivered by trained, dedicated teachers. With our decades of expertise in early education, We’re ALL IN on preparing your child for elementary school! We’re committed to kindergarten readiness for every child and much more: Live streaming video, personalized learning experiences, all-day child care, and healthy meals and snacks. Note: Child must be age 4 by Sept. 1.
Also offers: Preschool, Drop-In Care
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A Better Choice (ABC) Preschool, Inc. is a privately owned corporation offering parents "A Better Choice" for quality-structured childcare. Over the last 20+ years, ABC Preschool has been a staple...
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Junior Kindergarten program that uses an academic and play-based curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten. The curriculum includes math, music, art, social studies, science, reading, language,...
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Faith-based preschool program operating as a ministry of Lifebridge Community Church. Curriculum is Bible based and includes academic preschool lessons.
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Christian daycare center offering care for infants, toddlers, and pre-kindergarten. Play-based curriculum is designed to allow children to develop socially, cognitively, and spiritually. The site is...
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Pre-K
Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Junior Kindergarten
Our Junior Kindergarten program is for children not quite old enough for kindergarten or who may need additional skill development. This is the path for young 5-year-olds. We explore the structure and format of a day in kindergarten, with developmentally appropriate kindergarten curriculum. This program helps develop the critical skills your child needs for elementary school, such as: following multi-step instructions, organizing work, controlling impulses, sustaining attention, and finding multiple ways to solve problems. Note: Children must complete Pre-K prior to enrollment. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Transitional Kindergarten Plus, Early Preschool, Preschool, and more
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Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
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Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Prekindergarten Program
Final year of preschool designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Program puts a strong emphasis on literacy and language arts. Daily routine includes: reading, writing, math, science, Spanish instruction, movement, art, and music. Teachers model respect and kindness, and children learn how to resolve conflicts and build friendships. Children also learn to express themselves through writing and telling complete stories.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
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A private pre-k program that uses an individualized curriculum to help children develop socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Age-appropriate daily lessons focus on art, music, math, literacy,...
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Daycare center that follows the Houghtin Mifflin Curriculum. The program helps pre-k and transitional kindergarten children develop essential social, cognitive, and physical skills. Daily activities...
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Daycare center offering infant, toddler, pre-k, and school-age child care. Reggio Emilia Philosophy is used to design an age-appropriate curriculum. Located on the Fresno State campus. College...
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Daycare center that offers care for infants, toddlers, and pre-k children on Clovis Community College's campus. This also serves as a demonstration site so college students studying childhood...
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Play-based daycare center offering infant, toddler, pre-k, and school-age child care. Age-appropriate curriculum is used to encourage social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development. Pre-k...
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Play-based daycare center that offers toddler, pre-k, and school-age care. The age-appropriate curriculum helps children learn about math, history, culture, art, music, science and physical fitness....
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Daycare center that offers infant, toddler, pre-k, and kindergarten care. The program blends "The Creative Teaching Program", "Houghton Mifflin" and "Early Sprouts" teaching methods to introduce...
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Christian daycare center offering toddler and pre-k care. Age-appropriate themed curriculum is used to help children with spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Daily...
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Daycare center offering infant, toddler, and pre-k care. High/Scope philosophy is used to design the curriculum. Age-appropriate activities enhance social, emotional, physical, health, and cognitive...
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Daycare center offering infant, toddler, and pre-k care. High/Scope philosophy is used to create an age-appropriate curriculum. Daily activities enhance social, emotional, physical, health, and...
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Daycare center located at Fresno City College. This program operates as a lab for child development college students. They often observe the program. The program offers age-appropriate play-based...
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Daycare center offering infant, toddler, and pre-k care. High/Scope philosophy is used to create an age-appropriate curriculum. Daily activities enhance social, emotional, physical, health, and...
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Catholic pre-k program located on the St. Helen's School campus. Age-appropriate curriculum encourages spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Daily lessons include math,...
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A private pre-k program dedicated to helping children develop socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Daily activities include math, reading, Spanish, art, yoga, organic garden, Bible stories,...
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Daycare center offering pre-k care. Social, emotional, physical and cognitive development encouraged. Located near Holland Elementary School.
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Play-based daycare offering toddler, pre-k, and school-age child care. Pre-k curriculum is designed to help children easily transition into kindergarten. Daily lessons help children learn about music,...
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Play-based daycare center offering toddler, pre-k, and school-age childcare. The age-appropriate curriculum helps children learn about math, literacy, art, music, physical fitness, history, and...
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Play-based daycare offering toddler, pre-k, and school-age childcare. Pre-k curriculum is designed to help children easily transition to kindergarten. Field trips occur on occasion. Daily lessons...
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Play-based daycare center providing toddler, pre-k, and school-age child care. The age-appropriate curriculum helps children learn about math, science, music, art, history, culture, and physical...
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Play-based, emergent program for infants and preschoolers. Curriculum centers around projects, chosen by student interests and monthly themes. Also includes a focus on preparing for school entry by...
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Daycare center offering toddler, pre-k, and school-age child care. The age-appropriate curriculum helps children learn about math, literacy, art, music, physical fitness, history, and culture. Located...
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Daycare center offering infant, toddler, and pre-k care. Age-appropriate curriculum is used to help children transition into kindergarten. Located near Pilibos Soccer Park.
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California State Preschool Program located in Boris Elementary School. Play and academic-based curriculum prepare students to enter kindergarten. Daily activities include music, art, handwriting, and...
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Play-based daycare offering pre-k care. Located on the Holland Elementary School campus. Children can use indoor classrooms and outdoor area, complete with a playground.
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Daycare center offering pre-k childcare. Play-based curriculum is used to help children transition to kindergarten. Located near Fresno High School. Children have access to indoor classrooms and an...
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Daycare center offering infant, toddler, pre-k, and school-age care. The play-based curriculum emphasizes social, emotional, and oral language learning. Located on the Scandinavian Middle School...
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Private Christian daycare center offering infant, toddler, pre-k, and school-age care. The Bible-focused curriculum is used to promote spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual...
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Play-based daycare center offering infant, toddler, pre-k, and elementary school-age child care. Age-appropriate curriculum emphasizes social, cognitive, and oral language development. Located in...
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Daycare center that offers toddler, pre-k, and school-age care. The play-based curriculum helps children learn about math, history, culture, art, music, science and physical fitness. Field trips occur...
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Christian daycare center offering infant, toddler, and pre-k care. Daily activities include art, reading, science, language, music, and playtime. Children have access to indoor classrooms, multiple...
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Daycare center offering pre-k care. Play-based curriculum prepares children to enter kindergarten. Children can gain essential cognitive, social, and physical skills in the indoor classrooms and an...
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Daycare center offering pre-k care. Age-appropriate curriculum prepares children to transition to kindergarten. Children have access to indoor classrooms and an outdoor playground. Located near...
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Play-based daycare center that offers toddler and pre-k care. Field trips occur on occasion. Daily activities encourage social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The curriculum includes...
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Daycare center offering pre-k care. Play-based curriculum encourages social, emotional, motor, and language development. Daily lessons emphasize math, language, science, and art. Located near Edison...
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Provides free or reduced fee early education for low income families. Students are prepared for kindergarten through social interaction and motor skill development, creative expression, and...
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Daycare center offering pre-k care. A play-based curriculum is used to help children transition into kindergarten. Located on Sunset Elementary School campus.
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Daycare center offering pre-k care. Children are prepared to enter kindergarten with an age-appropriate play-based curriculum. Children have access to indoor classrooms and an outdoor playground....
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Play-based daycare center offering infant, toddler, pre-k, and school-age child care. Age-appropriate curriculum is used to encourage physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development. Pre-k...
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Daycare center offering pre-k care. Children are encouraged to develop socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Located near the Fresno Art Museum.
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Provides children a free education to prepare for kindergarten. Curriculum helps children develop socially, emotionally, physically, and mentally. Services such as disability, mental, and nutritional...
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Daycare center offering care for infants, toddlers, and pre-k children. Age-appropriate activities help children develop essential cognitive, social, and physical skills. Located near Duncan...
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Daycare center offering infant, toddler, and pre-k care. Age-appropriate curriculum prepares children to enter kindergarten. Located near St. Agnes Medical Center.
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The Cost of Childcare in California
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in California? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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What is the difference between preschool, Pre-K, and TK?
Preschool, Pre-K, and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) are all great options for children, depending on their ages and academic needs. Learn the difference.
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What is Universal Pre-K?
Universal Pre-K is a free, state-funded program for four-year-olds designed to introduce children to the pre-academic skills needed for Kindergarten.
FAQs About Fresno Pre-K Programs
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What is Pre-K?
- Pre-K is an early learning program designed for children before they enter kindergarten. It emphasizes foundational learning, social skills, and early literacy and numeracy development.
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Do public schools have Pre-K?
- Yes, some public schools offer Pre-K programs. These programs are often free for qualifying families, though availability depends on your school district. Age requirements and program length vary by state, so it’s best to check with your local district.
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At what age should I enroll my child in Pre-K?
- Each state has its own age criteria for Pre-Kindergarten, but generally, children are eligible at the age of four. To ensure a spot, it's a good idea to apply well in advance, usually a few months before your child reaches the required age.