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Best California Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools serving 642 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
33% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Christian).

Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools in California (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aspirations School Of Learning
Daycare / Preschool
6286 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 603-9173
Gr: PK-K | 164 students Tuition listed
The Bridge School
Special Education School
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-7295
Gr: PK-4 | 10 students
Foothill Montessori School
Montessori School
18692 E 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 731-5653
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students
Fremont KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
38700 Paseo Padre Pkwy
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 796-0888
Gr: NS-PK | 81 students
Little Shepherd Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
504 Baker St
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 769-0462
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Monarch Christian Schs
Montessori School (Christian)
136 Piedmont Road
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-4842
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Avg. class size: 15 students

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