Sierra Preschool & Afterschool in Riverside provides a warm, supportive, and academically enriching environment for children from 18 months through 12 years old.
Our theme-based curriculum is center-based with Montessori-inspired elements, encouraging hands-on exploration, independence, and creativity.
We offer free enrichment programs, Outdoor Learning Centers, STEAM program, Dual Language Immersion and so much more to enhance your child's learning experience and focus on nurturing each child's growth socially, emotionally, and academically.
At Sierra Preschool & Afterschool, every day is a new opportunity to learn, play, and grow!.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
97 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Marlie Segura Williams
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
DanceMusic
Yoga
Recreational Athletic Programs:
SoccerTae Kwon Do
School Notes
- At Sierra Preschool & Afterschool our purpose is to provide a variety of academic and creative learning experiences in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. Our developmentally appropriate classrooms will encourage each child to reach their full potential mentally, emotionally, physically and socially. Each child will have the opportunity to explore the areas of education appropriate for their age/stage utilizing their five senses, therefore enabling the child to develop a feeling of accomplishment and self-confidence.
- Our Center offers Free Enrichment Courses in Tae Kwon Do, Soccer, Dance, Music and Yoga as we strive to provide our students' academic as well as creative and physical education opportunities to aid in their overall education.
- Outdoor Learning Centers for Art and Science as well as a Gardening area provide our children with enhanced opportunities for learning.
- TK Children enjoy our STEAM Program and Dual Language Immersion Spanish/English as children prepare for Kindergarten and beyond.
- Offering Care from 6:00am-6:30pm with part time and full time options providing our families with flexible and convenient options.
- We provide Free healthy meals for Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack as we are a part of the State Federally funded Meal Program
- With Programs from Infant thru School Age are proud to offer separate programs for our youngest students Toddler Classrooms (18-30 mons) as well as Preschool Programs (2-5yrs) and Our Before and After school Program serving our local Elementary Schools with pick up and drop off as well as Full Time care during furlough days, most holidays and Summer Break.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Sierra Preschool & Afterschool offer?
Sierra Preschool & Afterschool offers 5 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Dance, Gymnastics, Martial Arts and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Sierra Preschool & Afterschool?
The application deadline for Sierra Preschool & Afterschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Sierra Preschool & Afterschool is La Sierra Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cottonwood Montessori (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4900 Golden Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 351-1445
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 351-1445
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 547 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9
Cottonwood Montessori
Montessori School
4174 Mobley Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(195) 174-1680
Riverside, CA 92505
(195) 174-1680
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
School Times Montessori
Special Program Emphasis
10235 Wells Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1151
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1151
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students
Countryside Montessori Center.
Montessori School
2266 Griffin Way
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 340-2821
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 340-2821
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
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